[4] This was attributed the influence of music critics on the awards, especially after the win of unidentified group Philemon Arthur and the Dung at the 1972 ceremony.

[4] During an acceptance speech at the 1993 ceremony, Popsicle guitarist Fredrik Norberg wished that the members of Arvingarna would die in a bus accident.

[10] The 2021 ceremony was postponed from its usual February date to June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.

[28][29] It weighs 2.2 kg (4.9 lb), made of glass with a platinum star, and was designed so that it could be lifted with one hand.

Classical of the Year (Årets klassiska) can be awarded to an ensemble or a soloist; it has previously been presented as two separate categories.

[3][26] An award in the dansband category has been presented since the 1988 ceremony, then called Dance of the Year (Årets dans).

The award can be presented to an individual or a songwriting team, usually in connection to an album.

[3][26] Newcomer of the Year (Årets nykomling) has been awarded since 1988 to an artist at the beginning of their musical career.

The category was previously presented as Debut Popular Production of the Year (Årets debutpopulärproduktion) in 1970 and 1971.

It was previously separated into group and solo artist (male and female) categories, but has been one gender-neutral award since 2012.

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.