The Grammys invited all Latin Grammy voting members to the Recording Academy: Why it matters
November 3, 2025
In the last few years, the Grammy Awards have made a concerted effort to diversify its electorate. For the first time ever in 2025, all Latin Grammy voting members were invited to join the Recording Academy as part of its 2025 new member class. The results are notable. There are 3,800 new Recording Academy members in 2025. Half are 39 and under, 58% are people of color and 35% identify as women. In that group, there are approximately 2,900 new Grammy voting members. Nearly half, 49%, are 39 and under, 60% are people of color and 30% identify as women.