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# The Grammys have banned the sharing of streaming stats, other milestones
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-grammys-have-banned-the-sharing-of-streaming-stats-other-milestones/
- Published: 2021-07-19T15:50:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-19T14:59:56.000Z
- Description: The Recording Academy has banned the use of streaming stats, chart positions, and all other hard-earned milestones from ‘For Your Consideration’ Grammy campaigns. The new revised rules and guidelines for the. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/07/the-grammys-have-banned-the-shari
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, Music Business, Recording Academy, The Grammys, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:48

The Recording Academy has banned the use of streaming stats, chart positions, and all other hard-earned milestones from ‘For Your Consideration’ Grammy campaigns.

The new revised [rules and guidelines](https://www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/rulesandguidelines%5F2021%5Fupdate%5F7.08.pdf?ref=hypebot.com) for the 64th annual Grammy Awards state: 

#### ***“FYC communications cannot include chart numbers, number of streams, sales figures, or RIAA awards.”***

The goal of the new Grammy rules is to focus on the music rather than a level of success. But the move complicates efforts by labels and publicists to educate the Academy’s diverse voting membership on the impact of a particular artist or track.

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According to Page 22 and 23 of the[ rules](https://www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/rulesandguidelines%5F2021%5Fupdate%5F7.08.pdf?ref=hypebot.com):

#### *“FYC marketing communications include, but are not limited to, emails, mailings, invitations, social media, websites, and print ads. Such communications are prohibited unless they include an opt-out option.”*

#### *“Members or their designated publicists are restricted to promoting only their own recordings. There shall be no lobbying on behalf of other members.”*

**FYC communications *can* include:**  
• Artwork related to product under consideration  
• Brief, unembellished descriptions of the recording or creators  
• Copies or links to product  
• Links to websites that promote eligible recordings  
• Link to Recording Academy website where voting and solicitation guidelines are posted  
• Lists of the creators who worked on the recording  
• Reference to nominations, once nominations are announced. List category(s) by full name  
• Reference to the Grammy Award with proper registered marks. Reference can be made by name only. Use of logo is prohibited.

**FYC communications *cannot*:**  
• Cast a negative or derogatory light on a competing recording. Any tactic that singles out the ‘competition’ by name or title is not allowed  
• Exaggerate or overstate the merits of the music, an achievement or an individual  
• Feature nominees on invite as host, moderator or special guest  
• Include any Recording Academy trademarks, logos or any other [protected information](http://www.grammy.com/legal?ref=hypebot.com). Logo use is reserved for paid Recording Academy sponsors or partners  
• Include entry list numbers or category numbers  
• *Include chart numbers, number of streams, sales figures, or RIAA awards*  
• Include personal signatures, personal regards or personal pleas to listen to the eligible recordings  
• Misrepresent honors or awards, past or present, received by either the recording or those involved with production  
• Reference the year or the telecast number (i.e., 2021 or 64th Grammy Awards)