Music awards are honors given by organizations and individual artists to recognize a particular achievement in the field of music. They are prestigious and watched by millions of people worldwide. The most common awards are the Grammy Award, the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.
The Grammy Awards, originally called the Gramophone Awards, are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) to music artists and producers in the United States. The event is the largest and most important music awards ceremony in the world, with more than 75 awards handed out. The ceremony is broadcast live coast-to-coast and streamed on Peacock.
Artist of the Year: The most prestigious award given by the Grammys is the Artist of the Year. The winner is selected by a panel of musicians and industry executives, and the award comes with a certificate. The winner is also entitled to perform at the awards ceremony in front of the gathered audience.
Album of the Year: The second most prestigious award given by the Grammys after the Artist of the Year, is the Album of the Year. The award is given to an artist who has released their first studio album during the previous calendar year. The winner is awarded a gold plaque and is entitled to a performance at the Grammys.
Record of the Year: The third most prestigious award given by the Grammys, and one of the most important music awards in the world, is the Record of the Year. The award is given to a record that has been released during the previous calendar year and which has sold a significant number of copies. The winner is awarded a gold plaque, and is entitled to a performance at the ceremony in front of the gathered audience.
Song of the Year: The fourth most prestigious award given by the Grammys, the Song of the Year, is given to a single that has been released during the previous calendar year. The winner is selected by a panel and awards are presented to the song’s composer and lyrics writer.
Producer of the Year: The fifth most prestigious award given by the Grammys, Producer of the Year, is given to a producer who has made an outstanding contribution to the music industry during the past year. The winner is given a gold plaque and is entitled to rehearse at the Grammys.
Entertainer of the Year: The sixth most prestigious award given by the Grammys, Entertainer of the Year, is given to an entertainer who has made an outstanding contribution to the music world during the past year. The winner is given the honor of rehearsing at the Grammys and the opportunity to perform at the ceremony in front of the gathered crowd.
Special Award: The seventh most prestigious award given by the Grammys, Special Award, is given to a performer who has made an outstanding contribution to music culture. The award is given to a performer who has not been nominated for a major award but who has made an outstanding contribution to the music culture during the past year.