{"id":33783,"date":"2026-07-09T22:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=77e382364f6763e7cbc0da29b7b4f90f"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:17:00","slug":"annual-grammy-membership-invitations-sent-to-over-4000-music-creators-and-industry-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=33783","title":{"rendered":"Annual Grammy Membership Invitations Sent to Over 4,000 Music Creators and Industry Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u2019s 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.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260708377401\/en\/1831321\/5\/RA_lockup_stacked_black.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260708377401\/en\/1831321\/22\/RA_lockup_stacked_black.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260708377401\/en\/1831321\/5\/RA_lockup_stacked_black.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260708377401\/en\/1831321\/21\/RA_lockup_stacked_black.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n\u201cEvery year, we look forward to welcoming a new group of dedicated music creators and professionals through our membership invitations,\u201d said Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p><p>\nCelebrating their invitations today are new Grammy members <b>CASH COBAIN, EJAE, LOLA YOUNG, RAVEENA AURORA, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS, <\/b>and<b> SOMBR.<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>CASH COBAIN: <\/b>\u201cBlessed 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.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>EJAE: <\/b>\u201cAs a songwriter and recording artist, I couldn\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>LOLA YOUNG:<\/b> \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>RAVEENA AURORA: <\/b>\u201cFeeling 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.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>SLEEPING WITH SIRENS: <\/b>\u201cIt\u2019s an incredible honor to join the Recording Academy\u2019s 2026 New Member Class! Being acknowledged by a community that champions music, creativity, and inclusivity is particularly meaningful to us. We\u2019re grateful to be surrounded by such inspiring talent and look forward to contributing to the future of music!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>SOMBR: <\/b>\u201cI\u2019m extremely honored to be part of the Recording Academy\u2019s 2026 New Member Class. Being nominated for Best New Artist and getting the chance to perform on the Grammy stage were moments I\u2019ll never forget. It\u2019s inspiring to be surrounded by so many artists I admire, and I\u2019m excited to be part of a community that supports artists and songwriting.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nSee <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fra-grammy-media.ncp.consulting%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2F2026-New-Member-Class-Official-Quotes.pdf&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=1&amp;md5=6afc09f6542c6cabdb4547b922bba544\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b>for additional invitee quotes.<\/p><p>\nInvitations 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\u2019s initiatives, such as driving meaningful <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fmembership%2Finclusion%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=DEI+progress&amp;index=2&amp;md5=26593009a2f0731681f3be3ec591e568\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">DEI progress<\/a> and impact through the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Finclusion%2Fdream-network&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=DREAM+Network%3B&amp;index=3&amp;md5=c07a4836fa359b27d928ea368e9788e0\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">DREAM Network;<\/a> advocating and recognizing the creators behind the music through federal and state <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fadvocacy%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Advocacy+efforts%3B&amp;index=4&amp;md5=167be30e1201baf0e6681349beb599ae\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Advocacy efforts;<\/a> engaging in programming with the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fmembership%2Fproducers-engineers-wing%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Producers+%26amp%3B+Engineers+Wing%26%23174%3B&amp;index=5&amp;md5=a5268bd5e3811fd1c74b5e4a7f46fd84\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Producers &amp; Engineers Wing<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><sup> <\/sup>and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fmembership%2Fsongwriters-composers-wing%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Songwriters+%26amp%3B+Composers+Wing%3B&amp;index=6&amp;md5=d4ad0c7cbba07d3ee6102d28375e9339\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Songwriters &amp; Composers Wing;<\/a> shaping the organization's leadership on a local and national level; and more. Grammy Voting Members \u2014 made up of artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers active in the music industry \u2014 are eligible to vote for the Grammy Awards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, determining the nominees and winners of Music\u2019s Biggest Night<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and shaping music history.<\/p><p>\nThe <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fawards%2Fmedia-company-registration-and-online-entry-process-oep%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Online+Entry+Process+%28OEP%29&amp;index=7&amp;md5=4e7b4606a414235c711f9a07022154a8\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Online Entry Process (OEP)<\/a> 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 <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fnews%2F2027-grammys-how-submit-music-guide%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Online+Entry+Process+%28OEP%29&amp;index=8&amp;md5=d730f22cff5f63dfea793910a4a39c02\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Online Entry Process (OEP)<\/a> for the upcoming Grammy Awards, invitees must accept by <b>July 31<\/b>. Key dates for the upcoming Grammy Awards season can be found <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fawards%2Ffaq%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=9&amp;md5=7569b5e1c6ab98340929b50bdf0d30f3\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\nFor more information on the membership* process and requirements, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fmembership%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=10&amp;md5=1cbac9b76bc73e1d25ed666adadaccb2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<i>*GRAMMY U<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is the third type of Academy membership and follows a distinct application process. Visit <\/i><a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2Fmembership%2Fgrammy-u%2F&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=11&amp;md5=5e884e64fdc675b388df14dc97aa20e5\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><i>here<\/i><\/a><i> for more info.<\/i><\/p><p>\n<b>ABOUT THE GRAMMYS<\/b><\/p><p>\nMusic 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\u2019s 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\u2019s highest honor. Our service positively impacts music creators everywhere, and results in a growing, thriving and more fair music industry.<\/p><p>\nThe Grammy organization is made up of the Recording Academy<b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>, The Latin Recording Academy<b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>, MusiCares<b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>, the Grammy Museum<b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>, and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation<b><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>. For more information about the Grammys, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grammy.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dcomms%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpressrelease&amp;esheet=54567458&amp;newsitemid=20260708377401&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Grammy.com&amp;index=12&amp;md5=ec7d1695a019dc85cbbe69aa912b83a8\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Grammy.com<\/a>. 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