SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2026--

Reinforcing its commitment to a diverse and qualified membership, the Grammys extended its annual membership invitations to over 4,000 established music professionals across genres, backgrounds and disciplines. The invitations sent today offer each potential new member an opportunity to power the Recording Academy ® ’s mission of serving the music community by amplifying their voices on a global stage, protecting their rights, creating opportunities for advancement, and providing direct assistance when it is needed most.

“Every year, we look forward to welcoming a new group of dedicated music creators and professionals through our membership invitations,” said Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. “Our membership is the engine of the Grammys, and we're excited for invitees to join our vibrant community, engage with their peers and help shape the future of the music industry.”

Celebrating their invitations today are new Grammy members CASH COBAIN, EJAE, LOLA YOUNG, RAVEENA AURORA, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS, and SOMBR.

• CASH COBAIN: “Blessed to be a member of the Recording Academy/Grammys 2026 New Member Class. This is a huge moment in my career! Proud to be alongside the talented artists in this community and look forward to being involved in this chapter.”
• EJAE: “As a songwriter and recording artist, I couldn’t be more excited to join the Recording Academy. It takes a village to record an album, produce and perform live shows for fans, and bring our ideas from pen and paper to release and stage. Coming together only strengthens our community, allows us to preserve our work and help us to advocate for ourselves and for one another. Music is my lifelong passion and I am honored to join my music industry peers across all countries, divisions and genres. Music is for everyone and forever worth celebrating.”
• LOLA YOUNG: “I am so happy to be part of the Recording Academy New Member Class of 2026. As a recording artist, I believe the Grammys represent the most prestigious award you can receive. Being a member now means I am part of a community of incredibly talented people who champion real musicianship, diversity, and legacy.”
• RAVEENA AURORA: “Feeling so deeply grateful and full of love being welcomed into the Recording Academy/Grammys 2026 New Member Class to be held in the same space as so many beautiful, soulful artists. It feels like a dream. So thankful for a community that holds music, art, and our many different stories with such care.”
• SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: “It’s an incredible honor to join the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class! Being acknowledged by a community that champions music, creativity, and inclusivity is particularly meaningful to us. We’re grateful to be surrounded by such inspiring talent and look forward to contributing to the future of music!”
• SOMBR: “I’m extremely honored to be part of the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. Being nominated for Best New Artist and getting the chance to perform on the Grammy stage were moments I’ll never forget. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many artists I admire, and I’m excited to be part of a community that supports artists and songwriting.”

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Invitations must be formally accepted for invitees to become Grammy members. New Grammy members have access to mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities designed to support their creative and professional journeys. Opportunities include participating in many of the Academy’s initiatives, such as driving meaningful DEI progress and impact through the DREAM Network; advocating and recognizing the creators behind the music through federal and state Advocacy efforts; engaging in programming with the Producers & Engineers Wing ® and Songwriters & Composers Wing; shaping the organization's leadership on a local and national level; and more. Grammy Voting Members — made up of artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers active in the music industry — are eligible to vote for the Grammy Awards ®, determining the nominees and winners of Music’s Biggest Night ® and shaping music history.

The Online Entry Process (OEP) where all eligible recordings, videos and more are submitted for consideration for the Grammy Awards is open from July 7 through Aug. 21. To participate in the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the upcoming Grammy Awards, invitees must accept by July 31. Key dates for the upcoming Grammy Awards season can be found here.

For more information on the membership* process and requirements, visit here.

*GRAMMY U ® is the third type of Academy membership and follows a distinct application process. Visitherefor more info.

ABOUT THE GRAMMYS

Music is a powerful force for good in the world. It heals. It unites. It moves us like nothing else. The people who create it deserve an organization dedicated to their well-being. That’s us. We exist to serve music, and all the people who make it. The Grammy organization is powered by 30,000 members, working songwriters, performers, producers, engineers, and music professionals, and we serve music people by spearheading public policy efforts to protect their rights, opening pathways of opportunity for them while dismantling old barriers, providing direct assistance, recognizing musical excellence, and upholding a peer-based Awards process that endures as music’s highest honor. Our service positively impacts music creators everywhere, and results in a growing, thriving and more fair music industry.

The Grammy organization is made up of the Recording Academy ®, The Latin Recording Academy ®, MusiCares ®, the Grammy Museum ®, and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation ®. For more information about the Grammys, please visit Grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the Grammys’ social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and X. For media assets, please visit our Press Room.

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