The nominations list for the 2022 Grammy has been announced by the Recording Academy. On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, it delivered the full list for the 64th edition.
On top of the nominations list are Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R., Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo (with more than five nods each).
However, pop star Taylor Swift received only three nominations; “Album of the Year,” “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album,” and “Best Rock Song.”
This isn’t a big deal, as she has received many nominations in the past. However, what many people are asking about his nominations is whether she is a member of the Recording Academy or not.
Who qualifies as a Recording Academy voting member?
Before we delve into Taylor Swift’s involvement in the award scheme, we should first ask; who qualifies as a Recording Academy voting member?
According to the Recording Academy website, Voting Membership is for performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, and other creators currently working in the recording industry. Voting Members determine Grammy winners each year. In this case, Taylor Swift over-qualifies, but…
Is Taylor Swift a member of the Recording Academy?
Whiles she qualifies for the Recording Academy members, Ghanafuo.com checks show she is not a member. Per her profile on the Recording Academy website and other sources, she is not a member, and she probably has never been a member of the Recording Academy.
Who are the members of the Recording Academy?
They are Jesse Kaye (MGM Records), Lloyd Dunn and Richard Jones (Capitol Records), Sonny Burke and Milt Gabler (Decca Records), Dennis Farnon (RCA Records) and Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, and Doris Day )Columbia Records).
