 In 2011 , the category Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album was eliminated along with thirty others due to a major overhaul by the Recording Academy . Four additional categories in the American Roots Music field were eliminated ( Best Contemporary Folk Album , Best Hawaiian Music Album , Best Native American Music Album , Best Traditional Folk Album ) . Zydeco and cajun works became eligible for the Best Regional Roots Music Album category . Chubby Carrier was reportedly " broken @-@ hearted " by the news , and concerned that the category 's elimination would not give the music genre the attention deserved . Carrier stated : " This category inspired musicians to fight for the music . It strengthened us . I 'd say to all the young zydeco musicians out there ; don 't give up this fight . " Simien also expressed sadness and called the elimination " a disappointment for local music " . Showing signs of optimism , Terrance Simien said : " The category might be gone today , but we 'll get it back . " 
