BTS Fans Send A Beloved Non-Single Back To The Charts - And A New Peak
BTS fans have pushed the song 'Aliens' back onto the Billboard charts as a form of protest against the Recording Academy's new Grammy category. The group previously announced they would not submit music for consideration in response to the category's perceived limitations.
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This demonstrates the immense influence of organized fan bases in music industry politics and their ability to impact chart performance as a form of activism.
Hollywood & Entertainment BTS Fans Send A Beloved Non-Single Back To The Charts — And A New Peak By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Aug 10, 2026, 03:22pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary BTS fans propelled “Aliens” back onto multiple Billboard charts after the group announced it would not submit its music for Grammy consideration in protest of the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The single returns to the Digital Song Sales chart at a new peak of No. 4, giving BTS two top five hits on the roster alongside “Normal” at No. 2.
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