The Recording Academy plainly spells out what is permitted -- and what isn't.
There is a precedent for a world leader receiving a Grammy nomination. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev won a Grammy in 2004.
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The country singer played Lynn's signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during the In Memoriam segment.
The actor/rapper couldn't make it because of his "Bad Boys 4" filming schedule.
She had a dress fitting and everything.
Though Carter was namechecked in the official program, his name was a glaring omission from the broadcast.
Grandmaster Flash chatted with Billboard on the red carpet of the 2023 Grammy Awards.
Boi-1da chatted with Billboard on the red carpet of the 2023 Grammy Awards.
Big Freedia chatted with Billboard on the red carpet of the 2023 Grammy Awards.