New Delhi, June 17 -- The Grammy Awards are set to undergo one of their most significant category expansions in recent years, with the Recording Academy announcing the addition of five new awards for the 69th annual ceremony in 2027.

Among the new categories is Best Asian Pop Music Performance, a move that reflects the growing global influence of Asian music markets and the increasing prominence of artists working in languages beyond English.

The category will recognise artistic excellence in Asian pop recordings originating from, or widely recognised within, Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop releases that feature meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.

The new award is one of five additions approved by Academy mem...