Grammys spotlight women’s pop culture dominance
January 30, 2024 – 7:08 AM PST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Women are set to dominate the Grammy awards on Sunday, showcasing their incredible talent and achievements in the music industry. With a rise in female representation on the pop music charts and record-breaking performances at concerts and cinemas, it’s clear that women are taking center stage.
Taylor Swift, SZA, and the songs from the Oscar-nominated movie “Barbie” are leading the pack in the race for the highest honors in the music industry. Among the eight nominees for album of the year, the top Grammy prize, Jon Batiste is the only male artist.
SZA, the talented female singer behind the revenge fantasy anthem ”Kill Bill,” has received a staggering nine nominations, making her the most-nominated artist of the year.
This impressive showing by women comes at a time when the entertainment industry has witnessed significant milestones for women and notable progress in the male-dominated music business.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke ticket sales records, surpassing even Elton John, while Beyonce performed to packed stadiums. The “Barbie” movie created a pink-fueled phenomenon in cinemas, and Swift’s concert film became a blockbuster hit.
“Women had an extraordinary year, not just in music, but also with ‘Barbie’ becoming the highest-grossing movie,” said Paul Grein, Billboard awards editor. “Women have truly dominated pop culture.”
Alongside Swift and SZA, other talented women competing for the album prize this year include Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Janelle Monae, and boygenius, a band featuring indie rock musicians Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus.
This marks only the 12th time in the 66-year history of the Grammys that women have received the majority of nominations for album of the year.
In other categories, the songs from the “Barbie” movie have received 12 Grammy nominations, including a song of the year nomination for Billie Eilish’s heartfelt ballad “What Was I Made For?”
RECORDING ACADEMY RECRUITS WOMEN
The Recording Academy, the group responsible for selecting Grammy nominees and winners, has seen a shift in demographics. The percentage of female members has risen from 26% to 30% since 2019.
“They have been actively recruiting new members, particularly individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women,” explained Paul Grein. ”This infusion of new perspectives is likely to bring about change.”
Some male artists were absent from the competition this year due to not releasing new music during the eligibility period. However, the percentage of women artists on the Billboard Hot 100 reached a 12-year high of 35% by the end of 2023, according to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and professor Stacy L. Smith.
Women have also made progress behind the scenes, with women of color driving the first increase in female songwriting credits in 12 years. The percentage of female songwriters rose to nearly 20%, up from 14% the previous year.
While there is still work to be done to achieve gender parity, female musicians have made significant strides in just a few years,” said Stacy L. Smith. “The collective action across the music industry is moving towards empowering women in ways we haven’t seen before.”
However, there are still gender imbalances in Grammy categories for rock, dance, and hip-hop, according to Tatiana Cirisano, senior music industry analyst for MIDiA Research.
At the Grammys on Sunday, several women have the opportunity to make history.
If Taylor Swift wins album of the year for “Midnights,” she will become the first artist to achieve this feat four times.
If SZA wins album of the year for “SOS,” she will be the first Black woman to win in this category as a lead artist since Lauryn Hill 25 years ago.
The winners will be announced at a live ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Mary Milliken and Aurora Ellis
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What percentage of female members does the Recording Academy currently have
January 30, 2024 – 7:08 AM PST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Women are set to dominate the Grammy awards on Sunday, showcasing their incredible talent and achievements in the music industry. With a rise in female representation on the pop music charts and record-breaking performances at concerts and cinemas, it’s clear that women are taking center stage.
Taylor Swift, SZA, and the songs from the Oscar-nominated movie “Barbie” are leading the pack in the race for the highest honors in the music industry. Among the eight nominees for album of the year, the top Grammy prize, Jon Batiste is the only male artist.
SZA, the talented female singer behind the revenge fantasy anthem ”Kill Bill,” has received a staggering nine nominations, making her the most-nominated artist of the year.
This impressive showing by women comes at a time when the entertainment industry has witnessed significant milestones for women and notable progress in the male-dominated music business.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke ticket sales records, surpassing even Elton John, while Beyonce performed to packed stadiums. The “Barbie” movie created a pink-fueled phenomenon in cinemas, and Swift’s concert film became a blockbuster hit.
“Women had an extraordinary year, not just in music, but also with ‘Barbie’ becoming the highest-grossing movie,” said Paul Grein, Billboard awards editor. ”Women have truly dominated pop culture.”
Alongside Swift and SZA, other talented women competing for the album prize this year include Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Janelle Monae, and boygenius, a band featuring indie rock musicians Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus.
This marks only the 12th time in the 66-year history of the Grammys that women have received the majority of nominations for album of the year.
In other categories, the songs from the “Barbie” movie have received 12 Grammy nominations, including a song of the year nomination for Billie Eilish’s heartfelt ballad “What Was I Made For?”
RECORDING ACADEMY RECRUITS WOMEN
The Recording Academy, the group responsible for selecting Grammy nominees and winners, has seen a shift in demographics. The percentage of female members has risen from 26% to 30% since 2019.
“They have been actively recruiting new members, particularly individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women,” explained Paul Grein. ”This infusion of new perspectives is likely to bring about change.”
Some male artists were absent from the competition this year due to not releasing new music during the eligibility period. However, the percentage of women artists on the Billboard Hot 100 reached a 12-year high of 35% by the end of 2023, according to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and professor Stacy L. Smith.
Women have also made progress behind the scenes, with women of color driving the first increase in female songwriting credits in 12 years. The percentage of female songwriters rose to nearly 20%, up from 14% the previous year.
While there is still work to be done to achieve gender parity, female musicians have made significant strides in just a few years,” said Stacy L. Smith. “The collective action across the music industry is moving towards empowering women in ways we haven’t seen before.”
However, there are still gender imbalances in Grammy categories for rock, dance, and hip-hop, according to Tatiana Cirisano, senior music industry analyst for MIDiA Research.
At the Grammys on Sunday, several women have the opportunity to make history.
If Taylor Swift wins album of the year for “Midnights,” she will become the first artist to achieve this feat four times.
If SZA wins album of the year for “SOS,” she will be the first Black woman to win in this category as a lead artist since Lauryn Hill 25 years ago.
The winners will be announced at a live ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Mary
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