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US Rights Coalition Warns $300 Million in European Royalties Could Vanish If EU Reverses National Treatment

News DeskJuly 9, 2026

by News DeskJuly 9, 202601

A massive financial threat looms over American recording artists and labels as a coalition of US music organizations urges the United States Trade Representative to...

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US Music Coalition Warns EU Proposal Could Cost American Artists $300M Annually

News DeskJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

by News DeskJuly 9, 2026July 9, 202601

A powerful coalition of music industry organizations has formally urged the United States Trade Representative to block a new European Union legislative proposal that threatens...

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No Fakes Act Clears Senate Committee in Major Ai Deepfake Push

News DeskJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by News DeskJune 18, 2026June 18, 202600

The NO FAKES Act just crossed a major Senate hurdle, and that matters now for publishers, songwriters, artists, and rights holders confronting AI voice cloning...

Association of Music Offices Launches to Boost Local Us Music Ecosystems Nationwide

News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026028

Music Offices Unite to Build Local Industry Power Publishers and songwriters could see new business opportunities from a national effort designed to make local music...

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Harvey Mason Jr. to Receive Chairman Award at LLF Gala 2024

Digital and Radio FactsJune 4, 2024May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 4, 2024May 9, 2026010

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, will receive the Chairman Award at the Living Legends Foundation 2024 Gala on October 4th in Hollywood....

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67th Grammy Awards Airing on CBS, Feb. 2, 2025

Radio Facts StaffMay 21, 2024May 9, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 21, 2024May 9, 2026012

The 67th Grammy Awards will air live on CBS February 2, 2025 from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Grammy nominees will be announced November 8,...

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67th Grammy Awards Airing on CBS, Feb. 2, 2025

Radio Facts StaffMay 21, 2024May 9, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMay 21, 2024May 9, 202605

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will air live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Grammy nominees will be announced...

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SoundExchange Joins Human Artistry Campaign as Founding Member

Radio FactsMarch 17, 2023May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMarch 17, 2023May 9, 202603

SoundExchange joins 40+ organizations including RIAA and Recording Academy to launch Human Artistry Campaign, establishing principles for AI use in music while protecting creator rights...

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Lil Wayne Shines During Historic Grammy Weekend (Photos)

Radio FactsFebruary 6, 2023May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsFebruary 6, 2023May 9, 202608

Lil Wayne dominated Grammy Weekend 2023, receiving the Global Impact Award from the Recording Academy and delivering electrifying performances at multiple events....

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Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne Get Global Impact Awards

Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 12, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 12, 2023May 9, 202608

Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, and Lil Wayne will receive Global Impact Awards at the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective event during Grammy Week in Los...

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Black Artists Boycott 2023 Grammys Amid Ongoing Controversy

Radio FactsOctober 20, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsOctober 20, 2022May 9, 202606

Major Black artists including Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Drake, and The Weeknd boycott 2023 Grammys over lack of diversity and transparency in nominations....

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Grammys Announce New Date and Location

Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 18, 2022May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 18, 2022May 9, 202607

The 64th Grammy Awards have been rescheduled to April 3, 2022, and will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the...

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BUTTERFIELD JONES AND PANAY NAMED CO-PRESIDENTS

Digital and Radio FactsJune 22, 2021May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 22, 2021May 26, 202607

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. appointed Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents in modernized leadership structure....

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Recording Academy Appoints Harvey Mason Jr. as President/CEO

Digital and Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 13, 2021May 9, 202605

The Recording Academy has appointed Harvey Mason Jr. as permanent President/CEO after his successful interim tenure since 2020. Mason led transformative changes including improved Grammy...

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Music Advocates Denounce Big Radio Bailout in HEROES Act

Digital and Radio FactsMay 14, 2020May 8, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 14, 2020May 8, 2026011

Music industry organizations denounce HEROES Act language that would benefit major radio conglomerates like iHeartMedia over small community stations....

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PHOTOS: Westwood One Backstage at the GRAMMYs

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 10, 2019May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 10, 2019May 9, 202606

Westwood One hosted their exclusive Backstage at the GRAMMYs event at Staples Center with performances by Lauren Jauregui and Madison Beer. Multiple radio shows and...

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Recording Academy Prepares for Leadership Transition Ahead

Kevin RossMay 31, 2018May 9, 2026

by Kevin RossMay 31, 2018May 9, 202606

Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow announces planned departure after 16 years, initiating leadership transition process. The Grammy organization prepares for structured change....

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Vet Singer: Grammys Have “Secret Committee” to Override Votes

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 17, 2017May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 17, 2017May 9, 2026012

Village People's Victor Willis claims the Grammys uses a secret committee to override voter decisions, alleging lack of Black representation in a letter to Grammy...

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Essence to Host 8th Annual Black Women in Music Event in LA

Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 12, 2017May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 12, 2017May 9, 202606

Essence hosts its 8th annual Black Women in Music event during Grammy Week, honoring Erykah Badu's 20th Baduizm anniversary and featuring Tiwa Savage....

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The Recording Academy Releases 2017 Grammy Nominees Album

Digital and Radio FactsDecember 6, 2016May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsDecember 6, 2016May 9, 202604

The Recording Academy and Atlantic Records release the 2017 Grammy Nominees album featuring the year's biggest nominated tracks. Album proceeds benefit Grammy Museum Foundation and...

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Recording Academy Restructures Creator Advocacy

Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2015May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 4, 2015May 9, 2026012

The Recording Academy restructures by merging Advocacy and Member Services divisions to better support music creators and enhance grassroots advocacy efforts....

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LL Cool J Returns as Host for 57th Annual Grammy Awards

Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 22, 2015May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 22, 2015May 26, 202606

LL Cool J returns as host for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on CBS February 8, 2015, marking his fourth consecutive year hosting Music's Biggest...

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SESAC Joins the Recording Academy For an Important Mission

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 22, 2014May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsOctober 22, 2014May 26, 202602

SESAC joins forces with the Recording Academy to advocate for musicians' rights through the GRAMMYs In My District initiative, bringing music industry issues directly to...

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Recording Academy Launches Copyright Roundtables

Digital and Radio FactsDecember 18, 2013May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsDecember 18, 2013May 9, 202606

The Recording Academy launches roundtables with Copyright Office head Maria Pallante to give music creators direct input on copyright policy discussions affecting the industry....

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THE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS CONCERT LIVE from LA!

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 18, 2013May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 18, 2013May 9, 202604

The Grammy Nominations Concert Live airs December 6th on CBS from LA's Nokia Theatre, officially kicking off Grammy season with live nomination reveals....