Following a controversial year, the Grammys announce major change to nominations
said the decision was in the works prior to the recent controversy. He also said the vote to make the change won "in a landslide."
The nitty gritty of Grammy voting still remains a little complex. While this means everyone have a chance to make selections for the "big four" members will now only be allowed to vote in 10 categories as opposed to a previous 15, in order to keep members in their areas of expertise. Additionally, those votes must stay in three fields. This will encourage people who maybe do not know much about arranging to stay out of the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella category.
The organization also announced two new awards, for Best Global Music Performance and Best Música Urbana Album.