For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight | WPLN News

Zach Top, performing at CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. in July 2025, is among the musicians who may benefit from the Grammy Awards' decision to introduce a "traditional" country award

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

Starting with this year’s nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary.