For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

By Jewly Hight

Published November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM EST

Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary.

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