with the 2012 ceremony. Jazz of the Year An award for a jazz album has been presented since the first ceremony in 1969. For the 2000–2002 ceremonies, the category also included blues. Lyricist of the Year Lyricist of the Year () was first awarded at the 1969 ceremony, and then annually since the 1989 ceremony. The award can be presented to an individual or a songwriting team, usually in connection to an album. Music Video of the Year Music Video of the Year () has been awarded since 1990 to the director of a music video that accompanies one song. The director must be a Swedish citizen or permanent resident. Voting for the category is done in two steps: first by a large jury, then by a specialized jury. In several years during the 2000s, the category was presented with MTV Sweden. Newcomer of the Year Newcomer of the Year () has been awarded since 1988 to an artist at the beginning of their musical career. Nominees must have released at least two songs or a debut album and must not have previously submitted for nomination. A group can be eligible if fewer than 50% of its members have previously released albums. The category was previously presented as Debut Popular Production of the Year () in 1970 and 1971. Producer of the Year Producer of the Year () was first awarded at the 1969 ceremony and next awarded in 1988 as Best Producer (); it has since been awarded annually. Rock of the Year Awards for rock music on their own have been presented since the 1990 ceremony. Prior to this, awards in combined Pop/Rock categories have been presented, a practice which sometimes continued into the 1990s and 2000s. It was previously separated into group and solo artist (male and female) categories, but has been one gender-neutral award since 2012. Song of the Year Song of the Year () has been awarded since 1990. Previously decided by the public, it is now chosen by a jury from the ten most popular songs of the year, based on sales, airplay, and streaming. Songwriter of the Year Songwriter of the Year () was first awarded at the 1969 ceremony, and then annually since the 1989 ceremony. The award can be presented to an individual or a songwriting team. References External links Grammis IFPI: Grammis 1969 establishments in Sweden Awards established in 1969