Grammy’s New Rules and Folk Award Split Could Impact Country

In 2026, the Grammy Awards have brought back the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category that was eliminated in 2012, while also founding a new “Best Traditional Folk Album” category.
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Tony Rice – Acclaimed Self-Titled 1977 Album – Re-issue This pristine bluegrass album reintroduces guitar virtuoso & Grammy Award winner Tony Rice to his original audience & may even grab a few younger ears with his acclaimed 1977 self-titled album. There are 12 sparkling tunes (made up of standards, traditional & contemporary in a spirited […]
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