BTS among more than 1,300 potential new members invited to join the Recording Academy
has yet to land its first Grammy nomination, but the red-hot K-pop group has been invited to become members of the Recording Academy. It's part of a massive drive to bring in new members, especially ones who will help diversify the Academy's membership along racial, gender and age lines. BTS fulfills two of those goals, which helps explain why they were among 1,340 potential new members invited to join.
According to the Academy, 49% of the potential 1,340 new members are women, 41% are from "traditionally underrepresented communities" and 51% are age 39 and under. The Academy further revealed that its current membership is 26% females, 24% "traditionally underrepresented communities" and 29% age 39 and under.
"With such dire statistics industry-wide, we will face challenges with future new member classes if not enough women and people of color are being hired, mentored, and have access to opportunities in to lead and excel. The industry-wide change we need will only be achieved when new voices are encouraged to rise through the ranks," she said.
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