BTS has confirmed it will not submit any of its music for consideration at the Grammy Awards 2027, opting out of the race just as the submission window enters its final weeks. The South Korean group's decision follows the Recording Academy's creation of a new category dedicated to Asian pop, a move that has reopened debate over how the awards represent international artists.
Also drawing attention this year is Spanish singer Rosalía, whose single "Berghain" could be restricted to certain categories because of its unusual blend of Spanish, English and German.
The Recording Academy's submission window for the 2027 ceremony opened on July 7, 2026 and closes on August 21, 2026, the deadline for artists, labels and Academy members to register songs, albums, collaborations and music videos for consideration. Once the window closes, submitted entries move into review before voting begins.
Submission and voting timeline
The first round of voting takes place from October 12 to October 22, 2026. The Academy will officially announce the list of nominees on November 16. Final voting then runs from December 10, 2026 to January 7, 2027, ahead of the ceremony itself.
The 69th Grammy Awards will be held on February 7, 2027, a ceremony that will be shaped by the new categories introduced this year. The Grammys are presented annually by the Recording Academy and are widely regarded as the top honors in the American music industry.
Eligibility rules for the 2027 Grammys
To qualify, songs and albums must have been released between August 31, 2025 and August 28, 2026, the Academy's official eligibility period. Several more weeks remain for new releases to enter the race before that window closes.
Eligibility rules vary by category. Language, musical genre and recording characteristics all factor into which entries qualify for which sections of the awards.
Rosalía's 'Berghain' and the language question
Rosalía's "Berghain" stands out for mixing Spanish, English and German, a combination that could limit which Latin categories the song can compete in. Latin categories carry specific language requirements setting out what percentage of a recording must be performed in Spanish. As a result, "Berghain" is not excluded from the Grammys altogether, but its makeup may narrow the Latin categories it is eligible for.
The track's experimental production and genre-blending style also make it difficult to classify, which could push Rosalía's campaign toward general categories rather than those tied specifically to Latin music. The case underlines how complex the Grammys' eligibility rules can be. Rosalía is a Spanish singer known for fusing flamenco with pop, urban and electronic influences.
Why BTS pulled out
BTS's decision not to submit its music follows the Academy's launch of a new category dedicated to Asian pop. The category has divided opinion. Supporters argue it will broaden recognition for artists from Asia, while BTS's withdrawal has reopened debate over whether creating a category tied to an artist's origin risks setting those artists apart rather than including them. BTS is a seven-member South Korean group known worldwide for its pop music and large international fan base.
