Claire Hoffman

Claire Hoffman

Claire Hoffman is an Executive Assistant in the Advocacy and Public Policy Department of the Recording Academy where she helps to promote pro-music legislation.

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2026 Grammys: 9 Winners & Nominees Who Champion Music People & Advocacy

2026 Grammys: 9 Winners & Nominees Who Champion Music People & Advocacy

The winners and nominees at the 2026 Grammys exemplify a long-standing commitment to music advocacy, demonstrating that artistic excellence and civic engagement go hand in hand. Across genres and generations, these creators are using their platforms to protect music makers, advance smart policy, and strengthen the future of the creative community. From Leon Thomas leading Music Advocacy Day 2025 to…

Advocacy In Action: How The Recording Academy Pushed State And Local Advocacy Forward In 2025

Advocacy In Action: How The Recording Academy Pushed State And Local Advocacy Forward In 2025

Throughout 2025, the Recording Academy continued to expand its advocacy work to support music creators at the state and local level. With its members mobilizing across 45 states and in Washington, D.C., the Academy pushed forward policies that strengthened protections for music creators and supported the broader music ecosystem through coordinated grassroots advocacy, powerful public testimony, and local member engagement.…

Senate Hearing On The American Music Fairness Act With Rock Icon Gene Simmons Declares It’s Time To Pay Music Creators: “AMFA Is The Answer To This Injustice”

Senate Hearing On The American Music Fairness Act With Rock Icon Gene Simmons Declares It’s Time To Pay Music Creators: “AMFA Is The Answer To This Injustice”

On Tuesday, Dec.9, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing titled Balancing the Interests of Local Radio, Songwriters, and Performers in the Digital Age. The hearing highlighted a long-standing inequity in the music community: Creators do not receive royalties when their sound recordings are broadcast on traditional AM/FM radio. The hearing witnesses included rock legend Gene Simmons,…

Recording Academy Appoints Dani Deahl & Taylor Hanson As Co-Chairs Of National Advocacy Committee

Recording Academy Appoints Dani Deahl & Taylor Hanson As Co-Chairs Of National Advocacy Committee

The Recording Academy has announced the new appointment of Taylor Hanson and the reappointment of Dani Deahl as Co-Chairs of its National Advocacy Committee, a group of performers, songwriters, producers, and engineers dedicated to championing creators' rights at both the state and federal levels. The National Advocacy Committee plays a vital role in shaping the organization's legislative priorities in close…

Music Swings Votes: New Orleans Mayoral Candidates Address The City’s Music Economy

Music Swings Votes: New Orleans Mayoral Candidates Address The City’s Music Economy

On Oct. 8, the Recording Academy partnered with Louisiana Music Partners and the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO) to host Music Swings Votes, a mayoral candidate forum focused on New Orleans' vibrant music economy. Held three days before the mayoral primary, the forum gave City Council Vice President Helena Moreno, State Sen. Royce Duplessis, and City Councilmember…

Inside The Recording Academy’s Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Celebration On Capitol Hill: Latin Music History, Dancing Senators & Conga Lines

Inside The Recording Academy’s Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Celebration On Capitol Hill: Latin Music History, Dancing Senators & Conga Lines

On Monday night (Sept. 29), less than a week after Music Advocacy Day 2025, the Recording Academy presented a celebration in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill honoring the global impact of Latin music and the wide-reaching influence of Latin and Hispanic creators. One of the Recording Academy's official Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the event – titled An…

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Declares Oct. 1 Music Advocacy Day

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Declares Oct. 1 Music Advocacy Day

Every year during Music Advocacy Day, the Recording Academy demonstrates the breadth and reach of music in every state and in every community. While Music Advocacy Day officially took place on Sept. 25, with more than 2,100 Recording Academy members participating in over 200 meetings with their Congressional representatives across the country, its impact continues to resonate.  On Oct. 1,…

These Recent Legislative Developments Are Pushing AI To The Forefront. Here’s What Creators Need To Know Now.

These Recent Legislative Developments Are Pushing AI To The Forefront. Here’s What Creators Need To Know Now.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a central issue in Washington, D.C., and across the creative industries, with increasing attention focusing on how AI models are trained and the implications for copyright law. An impactful wave of legislative developments around AI has filled the summer — here are a few that matter most to creators. July kicked off with a…

The Restoring Artistic Protection Act Is Reintroduced In Congress To Protect Creative Expression: Analysis

The Restoring Artistic Protection Act Is Reintroduced In Congress To Protect Creative Expression: Analysis

Last month, the Recording Academy joined Reps. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) to reintroduce the Restoring Artistic Protection Act, commonly known as the RAP Act, an important step toward safeguarding First Amendment rights for artists. In partnership with the bill's sponsors, the Recording Academy, Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), PEN…

From AI Protections to Ticketing Reform: How GRAMMY Nominees & Members Led 2024’s Advocacy Wins

From AI Protections to Ticketing Reform: How GRAMMY Nominees & Members Led 2024’s Advocacy Wins

As the creative community unites to rebuild after the devastating Los Angeles fires, the Recording Academy is proud to have raised $24 million over GRAMMY weekend for wildfire relief, showcasing the resilience and dedication of its members and allies. As 2025 begins, highlighting the music industry's strength and commitment in the wake of these destructive wildfires, the Recording Academy reflects…

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