The Recording Academy has invited more than 4,000 music creators and industry professionals to become part of its 2026 membership class. The invitations extend across genres, disciplines and professional backgrounds. Publicly announced invitees include Cash Cobain, EJAE, Lola Young, Raveena Aurora, Sleeping With Sirens and Sombr. Invitations must be formally accepted before recipients become members. The headline may sound primarily connected to awards, but Recording Academy