The Chicago-born poet J. Ivy helped create the new category and is one of five contenders for the award, though he didn't nominate himself. As a national trustee for the Recording Academy, Ivy says he pushed for the Grammys to honor the form.
Poetry finally has its own Grammy category – mostly thanks to J. Ivy, nominee - NPR 2/7/23
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