National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences

American organization

Also known as: NARAS, Recording Academy

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The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) is an American organization that annually presents the Grammy Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry. Record companies and academy members submit entries, and NARAS voting members select nominees and cast ballots within their areas of expertise.1

It is important to distinguish NARAS from other similar organizations, such as the National Academy of Sciences, which advises the government on science and technology, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Academy Awards (Oscars) for film achievements.23

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…the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS; commonly called the Recording Academy) or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS; commonly called the Latin Recording Academy) to recognize achievement in the music industry. Winners are selected from more than 25 fields, which…
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…the United States by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS; commonly called the Recording Academy) or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS; commonly called the Latin Recording Academy) to recognize achievement in the music industry. Winners are selected from more than 25 fields, which…
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