On June 1, the Recording Academy hosted its annual Louisiana Music Advocacy Day at the State Capitol, where Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and the Bangas performed and local Academy members met with legislators and representatives.

As Harvey Mason jr. stated during the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, he initially joined the Recording Academy so he could vote for himself. But this humble admission belies two decades as an outspoken champion and advocate for all music creators.

The 12-part program will brief the creative membership of each Recording Academy chapter and its new Songwriters & Composers Wing on the MLC’s new service.

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) collected $40 million in payments to registered music makers, songwriters and composers. Register today to claim or match any mechanical royalties owed to you.

Returning to Capitol Hill Sept. 22, 2021, GRAMMYs on the Hill will bring together congressional leaders and music creators to recognize the power of advocacy and continue the fight for creators' rights.

After intense advocacy by Recording Academy members, Congress intervened to bolster a cratering economy by passing the bipartisan and bicameral CARES Act, an achievement to celebrate a year after its passage.

On March 30, the Recording Academy’s Texas Chapter hosted their annual advocacy day, empowering music advocates to call for creator-friendly legislative reform.