No, I dont think theres a race problem at all, he said.

We do the best we can.

Portnow also said that Grammy voters dont listen to music based on gender or race or ethnicity.

The 59th GRAMMY Awards - Roaming Show

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And that is going to be very subjective.

Thats what we ask our members to do, even in the ballots.

We ask that they not pay attention to sales and marketing and popularity and charts.

You have to listen to the music.

So of the 14,000 voters, they listen, they make up their minds, and then they vote.

And all us artists here adore you.

You are our light!