Skip to main content
 
  • Recording Academy
  • GRAMMYs
  • Membership
  • Advocacy
  • MusiCares
  • GRAMMY Museum
  • Latin GRAMMYs
Advocacy
  • Advocacy
  • Membership
  • GRAMMYs
  • News
  • Governance
  • Jobs
  • Press Room
  • Events
  • Login
  • MusiCares
  • GRAMMY Museum
  • Latin GRAMMYs
  • More
    • MusiCares
    • GRAMMY Museum
    • Latin GRAMMYs

The GRAMMYs

  • Awards
  • News
  • Videos
  • Music Genres
  • Recording Academy
  • More
    • Awards
    • News
    • Videos
    • Music Genres
    • Recording Academy

Latin GRAMMYs

MusiCares

  • About
  • Get Help
  • Give
  • News
  • Videos
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Person of the Year
  • More
    • About
    • Get Help
    • Give
    • News
    • Videos
    • Events
    • Shop
    • Person of the Year

Advocacy

  • About
  • News
  • Issues & Policy
  • Act
  • Recording Academy
  • More
    • About
    • News
    • Issues & Policy
    • Act
    • Recording Academy

Membership

  • Join
  • Events
  • PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING
  • SONGWRITERS & COMPOSERS WING
  • GRAMMY U
  • GOVERNANCE
  • More
    • Join
    • Events
    • PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING
    • SONGWRITERS & COMPOSERS WING
    • GRAMMY U
    • GOVERNANCE
Log In Join
  • SUBSCRIBE

  • Search
See All Results
Modal Open
Subscribe Now

Subscribe to Newsletters

Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events. Privacy Policy
GRAMMY Museum
Membership

Join us on Social

  • Recording Academy
    • The Recording Academy: Facebook
    • The Recording Academy: Twitter
    • The Recording Academy: Instagram
    • The Recording Academy: YouTube
  • GRAMMYs
    • GRAMMYs: Facebook
    • GRAMMYs: Twitter
    • GRAMMYs: Instagram
    • GRAMMYs: YouTube
  • Latin GRAMMYs
    • Latin GRAMMYs: Facebook
    • Latin GRAMMYs: Twitter
    • Latin GRAMMYs: Instagram
    • Latin GRAMMYs: YouTube
  • GRAMMY Museum
    • GRAMMY Museum: Facebook
    • GRAMMY Museum: Twitter
    • GRAMMY Museum: Instagram
    • GRAMMY Museum: YouTube
  • MusiCares
    • MusiCares: Facebook
    • MusiCares: Twitter
    • MusiCares: Instagram
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy: Facebook
    • Advocacy: Twitter
  • Membership
    • Membership: Facebook
    • Membership: Twitter
    • Membership: Instagram
    • Membership: Youtube
GRAMMYs

Photo: Mark Makela/Getty Images

News
Design Your Voting Plan With #MusicVotes Campaign are-you-ready-vote-design-your-voting-plan-musicvotes-campaign

Are You Ready To Vote? Design Your Voting Plan With #MusicVotes Campaign

Facebook Twitter Email
With venues serving as poll locations and artists activating their fan bases, the music community is banding together to make sure every voice is heard at the ballot box and show that #MusicVotes
Nate Hertweck
Advocacy
Oct 29, 2020 - 10:57 am

Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day, but the time to act is now. Thankfully, the Recording Academy has partnered with HeadCount to make it simple, easy and fast for music creators to register to vote. The #MusicVotes campaign provides the valuable resources you need to exercise their right to vote in the 2020 election and make sure every voice is heard at the ballot box.

The Academy's #MusicVotes page can help you design your voting plan by verifying your registration status and finding your polling place. And with states offering several early and mail-in voting options, there are several paths to make your vote counts and gets counted.

https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1314269247389011971

Musician and songwriter, @nilslofgren, is encouraging you to get out and vote––because #MusicVotes.

Watch his message: https://t.co/WSZQ38YwYO pic.twitter.com/YUXVHhKhvI

— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) October 8, 2020

From legendary musician and songwriter Nils Lofgren to alt-pop superstar and GRAMMY winner Billie Eilish, music makers from across the industry have rallied in support of voting, posting pictures and messages to encourage their fans and fellow music professionals to make a plan to vote.

https://twitter.com/HeadCountOrg/status/1317821647202717702

.@billieeilish + over 26 million people have already voted👏 Want to know about early voting options in your state? Visit https://t.co/HC4upRLuui. #MakeYourVoteCount #IVotedEarly pic.twitter.com/rPBydZ6rks

— HeadCount (@HeadCountOrg) October 18, 2020

In addition to some of music's biggest artists using their social platforms to promote voting, music venues around the country closed by the pandemic are offering their facilities as polling locations. AEG, who has also teamed up with HeadCount, will be using certain venues as polling places, such as Los Angeles' STAPLES Center, which will serve as a general election vote center.

https://twitter.com/aegpresents/status/1320059584397012994

Today is Vote Early Day and the election is in 10 days.

Whatever state you’re in, check your registration status and make a plan to vote early if you can: https://t.co/kEkUS6qYF6 pic.twitter.com/RrTMGsDYEk

— AEG Presents (@aegpresents) October 24, 2020

With election day quickly approaching, take a look at a few other artists, from Big & Rich's John Rich to Laura Marano, who have joined the all-important cause to spread the simple word: vote.

https://twitter.com/johnrich/status/1316342952470499328

If you can't reach me today, that's because I'm VOTING!! Woohoooo!!

— John Rich (@johnrich) October 14, 2020

"You know that democracy is essential, and every single vote adds up to make a difference," the members of Gangstagrass say in a special message on Twitter. "All my brothers, all my sisters out here, make sure you know where your polling places are at, make sure you're registered to vote, make sure you get your ballot's in on time. Your vote is extraordinarily important."

https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1319108364358483968

We're rapidly approaching Nov. 3rd and @Gangstagrass is with us to help you get #VoteReady.

🗓 Early voting?
📬 Mail-in ballots?
📍Polling locations?

📲Everything you need to know because #MusicVotes: https://t.co/NyyQsIqw23 pic.twitter.com/bLzRctrMjN

— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) October 22, 2020

Be sure to make your plan to vote before Nov. 3. For more information on how and where to vote, visit the #MusicVotes page, and use the hashtag #MusicVotes on your voting pictures to spread the word.

Read More: Participate In National Voter Registration Day With #MusicVotes

The Wiltern in Los Angeles

The Wiltern in Los Angeles

Photo Courtesy of Live Nation

News
Live Nation Aims To Use Venues As Polling Places live-nation-looking-convert-more-100-venues-polling-places

Live Nation Looking To Convert More Than 100 Venues Into Polling Places

Facebook Twitter Email
The plan is part of Live Nation's newly announced, wide-spanning initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement and supporting voting access in the upcoming 2020 elections
John Ochoa
GRAMMYs
Sep 16, 2020 - 10:38 am

Live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter, has announced a voting and civic engagement initiative that's aiming to convert more than 100 of the entertainment company's nationwide venues into polling places, a company representative unveiled Wednesday (Sept. 16). 

The global entertainment company is currently working with local officials across the U.S. "to examine the feasibility" of using the Live-Nation-owned venues as polling places, a press release notes. 

Currently, the company has confirmed four of its properties as polling sites in their respective jurisdictions: The Wiltern and Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Emo's in Austin and The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta. Philadelphia's The Fillmore is in the "final stages of the vetting process," according to the press release. 

Read: Capturing Los Angeles' COVID-Closed Venues

The plan is part of Live Nation's newly announced, wide-spanning initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement and supporting voting access in the upcoming 2020 elections. The initiative also includes benefits for Live Nation employees, including paid time off to vote on Election Day. 

The company, in partnership with poll worker recruitment initiative Power The Polls, is also providing active employees with a full day of paid time off to serve at the polls in an effort to address the national shortage of poll workers caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

To support the wider initiative, Live Nation is partnering with multiple organizations, including: More Than A Vote, a coalition of Black athletes and artists "combating systemic, racist voter suppression," according to the nonprofit's Facebook page; Civic Alliance, "a non-partisan group of businesses working together to build a future where everyone participates in shaping our country," according to the organization's website; and HeadCount, a "non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy," according to its website. 

"Core to what we do at Live Nation is helping amplify voices on stage around the world, and supporting voting is another important way we want to continue making voices heard," Live Nation President and CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement. "We're honored to work with such incredible partners and will do everything in our power to support and empower voter engagement among our employees and the public."

Soul Clap Wants You To Rave The Vote This 2020 Election

Statue of Brazilian musician and composer Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim in 2020

Statue of Brazilian musician and composer Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim in 2020

 

Photo: Bruna Prado/Getty Images

 
News
2020 In Review: Helping Music Survive The Pandemic year-review-helping-music-ecosystem-survive-pandemic

A Year In Review: Helping The Music Ecosystem Survive The Pandemic

Facebook Twitter Email
From securing COVID relief for struggling music creators to getting out the vote with #MusicVotes, let's take a moment to reflect on a year of advocacy wins
Matthew Bango
Advocacy
Dec 29, 2020 - 10:55 am

This unprecedented year has been extremely painful for the music ecosystem, but it is not without hope. Before we look forward to the return of live music, sold-out tours, and in-studio recording sessions poised to take place in 2021, let's take a moment to reflect on the highlights of what the advocacy of Recording Academy members and music lovers helped to accomplish this past year:

January: 
Bringing Music Makers And Policymakers Together At The GRAMMYs

Leading artists, songwriters and producers met with members of Congress as part of GRAMMY Week. The discussion gave legislators firsthand knowledge about the challenges facing music creators.

February:
Academy Fights For NEA Funding

The Academy quickly jumped to action after the President released his annual budget in February that zeroed out funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), calling the proposal a "non-starter" and submitting testimony to Congressional appropriators in support of an increase in funding, which Congress ultimately approved. 

March:
Passage Of The CARES Act Includes Historic Help For Music Creators

Academy members advocated Congress to include pro-music provisions in a COVID-19 relief package, and as a result, the CARES Act provided unemployment assistance for the first time to self-employed gig workers, made self-employed workers eligible for the new Paycheck Protection Program, and provided $75M in supplemental funds for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

April:
Academy Establishes CARES Act Helpline

To help Academy members access the benefits available under the CARES Act, the Recording Academy established the CARES Act Hotline to answer questions and conducted an informational webinar. 

May:
Harvey Mason, jr. Testifies Before Senate: Creators Must Be Paid Fairly

The Recording Academy's Chair & Interim President/CEO was a witness before the Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. As part of a series of hearings examining the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Mason advocated for a performance right for sound recordings on AM/FM radio. 

https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1266072065477656577

Our @RecordingAcad Chair and Interim President/CEO, @HarveyMasonjr, took the (virtual) stand yesterday on behalf of music makers. 👏 #AMFMAct https://t.co/SAtFciVO5J

— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) May 28, 2020

June:
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Includes National Treatment Provisions

Academy members asked Congress to protect creators in the USMCA during GRAMMYs on the Hill 2019, and the new USMCA trade agreement officially established a "national treatment" with Canada and Mexico that enables U.S. performers to receive radio performance royalties for airplay in those countries.

July:
Yolanda Adams Testifies In The Senate: Fair Use Must Be Fair To Creators

Four-time GRAMMY winning singer/songwriter and Recording Academy Trustee Yolanda Adams represented the Academy at a formal DMCA hearing before the Senate's Intellectual Property Subcommittee.

House Introduces HITS Act
With support from the Academy and its members, Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Ron Estes (R-Kan.) introduced the bipartisan Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act, allowing independent artists to expense the cost of new studio recordings within the same year of production. 

August:
Summer Of Advocacy Concludes With District Advocate Day

Culminating with the first all-virtual District Advocate Day, thousands of Academy members met with hundreds of Congressional offices to stress the importance of pro-music relief. 

https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1293522630847483906

Today is #DistrictAdvocate day––the nation's largest grassroots music advocacy movement! 🎵

Join @RecordingAcad members and take action: https://t.co/F1gq8QYEDq pic.twitter.com/RQnWMlgxkh

— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) August 12, 2020

September:
#MusicVotes Helps Get Out The Vote

Alongside our partners at HeadCount, the Recording Academy's #MusicVotes campaign made it simple, easy, and fast for music creators to vote, apply for an absentee ballot, and find their polling place.

October:
Recording Academy Supports MLC Implementation

Established by the MMA, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) will collect mechanical royalties from digital streaming services. To help songwriters understand the new MLC, the Academy hosted a webinar with MLC CEO Kris Ahrend and songwriter Tayla Parx. 

November:
HITS Act Introduced In The Senate

After Academy members lobbied for the HITS Act during District Advocate day and throughout the fall, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced a companion bill in the Senate, demonstrating its growing support.

December:
Academy Advocacy Helps Ensure Additional COVID-19 Relief For Creators

After more than nine months of advocacy by thousands of RA members, Congress passes a second comprehensive COVID relief bill, extending and enhancing benefits to freelance music creators.  The omnibus bill also contained key copyright improvements including the CASE Act (small claims copyright court).

Without the tireless advocacy of Recording Academy members, none of these accomplishments would have been possible, but we know we still have much more work ahead of us in the New Year to ensure that the music ecosystem sees a full recovery. Here's to a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Recording Academy And Music Community Coalitions Continue Advocacy For COVID-19 Relief

Tamika Mallory

Tamika Mallory

Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images

News
Pull Up & Vote: Tamika Mallory, Barack Obama, More tamika-mallory-host-pull-vote-party-livestream-featuring-barack-obama-questlove-more

Tamika Mallory To Host Pull Up & Vote Party Livestream Featuring Barack Obama, Questlove & More

Facebook Twitter Email
The star-studded online party will feature a DJ set from Questlove and conversations on important issues surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election ballots
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Oct 19, 2020 - 2:12 pm

Tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 20, Complex is throwing a "Pull Up & Vote Party" livestream hosted by activist and Women's March co-founder Tamika Mallory. The 90-minute virtual voter engagement event will feature appearances from Barack Obama and artists A$AP Ferg, Jack Harlow, Chloe x Halle and SAINt JHN. Questlove will keep things groovy with a DJ set.

As Complex explains, "the event serves as a celebration of the importance of participating in the upcoming election while firmly understanding the variety of issues that could shape American life for years to come." It is part of their 2020 Pull Up & Vote voting campaign—the website has resources to check registration, vote by mail, find a polling place and more.

"They said they wanted a revolutionary to have a seat at the table so I'm pulling up," Mallory wrote in her Instagram post about the event.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGf21ZwF-J8

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tamika D. Mallory (@tamikadmallory)

Read: Soul Clap Wants You To Rave The Vote This 2020 Election

Former President Obama also spoke about Pull Up & Vote, as well as the vital importance of civic engagement, via Complex:

"One of the most inspiring things about this year has been to see so many young Americans fired up, organizing, marching and fighting for change. In times as polarized as these, your vote doesn't just matter, it matters more than ever before… Participate and vote; it's not always pretty—trust me, I know—but it's how bit by bit, we've made progress over the generations."

You can catch the Pull Up & Vote Party live on Oct. 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Complex's channels on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and the Pull Up & Vote site.

Deep Asymmetries Of Power: How The Recording Industry Spent Decades Denying Fair Payment To Black Artists

GRAMMYs
News
Participate In National Voter Registration Day participate-todays-national-voter-registration-day-musicvotes

Participate In Today's National Voter Registration Day With #MusicVotes

Facebook Twitter Email
Verify your voter registration status, register to vote, or request an absentee ballot on the Recording Academy's new #MusicVotes page
Advocacy
Sep 22, 2020 - 10:00 am

The Recording Academy has a long tradition of encouraging music creators to exercise their civic duties. Throughout the Summer of Advocacy, Academy members created an impact by meeting with lawmakers, sending thousands of letters to Capitol Hill, and even testifying before Congressional committees. As music professionals, we know the power of one voice. But in this election year, we must make sure every voice is heard at the ballot box. 

https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1306712770851659776

🎵 Every day your music makes a difference.
✅ On Nov. 3 make sure your vote does too.
📲 #Voteready by visiting: https://t.co/NyyQsIqw23 #MusicVotes pic.twitter.com/0zD5Nd4uUP

— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) September 17, 2020

 
That’s why the Recording Academy is partnering with HeadCount to make it simple, easy and fast for music creators to register to vote. Participate in today's National Voter Registration Day (Tuesday, Sept. 22) by verifying your voter registration status, registering to vote, or requesting an absentee ballot, all of which can be accomplished on the Recording Academy's new #MusicVotes page.

https://twitter.com/tamerabennett/status/1306733531306045443

Our voices do more than sing. We vote. And our voices will be heard this November.

Register, get your ballot and learn more about #MusicVotes: https://t.co/dHN1z0NCEc #VoteReady
#VoterRegistration .@GRAMMYAdvocacy

— Tamera Bennett (@tamerabennett) September 17, 2020

The #MusicVotes page has all the information you need to know to ensure your vote is received in the 2020 federal election—including important state by state deadlines and resources to vote from home. Be sure to share the #MusicVotes campaign with other music professionals and make sure we're all #VoteReady in time for Nov. 3.

Every day your music makes a difference. On Nov. 3, make sure your vote does too. 

Take Action Today: Learn About The Key Issues Facing Creators And How You Can Help

Top
Logo
  • Recording Academy
    • About
    • Governance
    • Press Room
    • Jobs
    • Events
  • GRAMMYs
    • Awards
    • News
    • Videos
    • Events
    • Store
    • FAQ
  • Latin GRAMMYs
    • Awards
    • News
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Cultural Foundation
    • Members
    • Press
  • GRAMMY Museum
    • COLLECTION:live
    • Explore
    • Exhibits
    • Education
    • Support
    • Programs
    • Donate
  • MusiCares
    • About
    • Get Help
    • Give
    • News
    • Videos
    • Events
  • Advocacy
    • About
    • News
    • Learn
    • Act
  • Membership
    • Chapters
    • Producers & Engineers Wing
    • Songwriters & Composers Wing
    • GRAMMY U
    • Join
Logo

© 2021 - Recording Academy. All rights reserved.

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Copyright Notice
  • Contact Us

Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy. Responsibility for the accuracy of information provided in stories not written by or specifically prepared for the Academy lies with the story's original source or writer. Content on this site does not reflect an endorsement or recommendation of any artist or music by the Recording Academy.