Actually, the award show itself will probably be pretty much the same, but there have been some changes to the rules for submissions and nominations.
In an effort to not be left out at a time when almost every other aspect of the music industry is evolving, the Recording Academy will be changing the nomination process for its iconic awards show.
According to Music industry Report, the Grammys will now be accepting entries online from all record labels and media companies. This means that independent artists can submit songs on their own. To do so, follow this link, create an account as a media company, and then sign in to submit songs.
There's no information on who reviews these submissions and how many the Recording Academy is expecting, but there's nothing to lose in sending an entry.
This is the second recent policy change the Grammy's have undergone. Because of Lady Gaga, the Recording Academy announced that it was changing the eligibility rules for its Best New Artist category. According to the old rules, Gaga's nomination in the dance category in last year made her ineligible for a 2009 nomination. In light of the fact that her massive popularity and rise to fame this past year warranted a Best New Artist nomination, the Academy amended its rules (via Los Angeles Times)
