NARAS

NARAS stands for the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences. It is a United States nonprofit professional association for the recording industry, founded in 1957 in Los Angeles by a consortium of record producers, engineers, and musicians to advance the recording arts and sciences and to promote professional standards. It operates as a membership-based organization with regional chapters and subject-area committees.

The organization is best known for administering the Grammy Awards, the annual ceremony and awards recognizing achievement in the recording arts. The Grammys are determined through a process that involves nominations by peers in specific fields and voting by members of the Recording Academy. Beyond the awards, NARAS/Recording Academy provides education and advocacy programs, professional development resources, and grants to support music creators and the broader music community. It also engages in policy discussions related to copyright, streaming, and artist compensation.

In 2013 the organization rebranded to The Recording Academy, aligning its public name with its branding, though historical references to NARAS remain in use and the legal name remains National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in some contexts. The Recording Academy operates a network of regional chapters across the United States to serve members and run local events.