Grammy Winners & Nominees Meet On The Hill For Advocacy Day To Protect Music Creators

Advocacy Day For Music Creators

Music creators and GRAMMY winners and nominees from across the country met with representatives on CAPITOL HILL TODAY (4/28) in support of legislation to protect and ensure fair treatment as the music community continues to recover from the devastating impact of the pandemic. This effort comes on the morning after the 20th anniversary of the GRAMMYS ON THE HILL AWARDS, WASHINGTON's premier annual celebration of music and advocacy. The event brings together congressional leaders and music makers to recognize those who have led the fight for creators' rights.

Throughout Advocacy Day meetings, creators will urge support for several efforts, including those introduced by this year's congressional honorees. Reps TED DEUTCH (D-Fla.) is the lead Democratic sponsor for the AMERICAN MUSIC FAIRNESS ACT, which, if passed, would pay royalties to artists and producers when their music is played on the radio. MICHAEL MCCAUL (R-Texas) has co-sponsored key legislation like the HELP INDEPENDENT TRACKS SUCCEED ACT (HITS Act), which updates the federal tax code to bring in line music production with other industries and create parity. 

A key issue being addressed on behalf of songwriters and composers is the fight for fair pay. Later this year, the COPYRIGHT ROYALTY BOARD will set the royalty rates that streaming services pay to songwriters, and tech companies are once again pushing to cut songwriter pay.  

RECORDING ACADEMY CEO HARVEY MASON JR. said, "Over the past two decades of GRAMMYS ON THE HILL, we've honored legendary creators and congressional leaders moving our industry forward and standing up for working musicians across the country. Last night was no exception, though there is still work to be done. As we meet with legislators today, we urge them to join us in support of more equitable solutions that protect the creative community, ensure fair treatment for creators, and harness the power of music to reach across cultures in pursuit of peace."

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