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.
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
In a major win for the music community, the Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act was signed into law on July 4 as part of a larger domestic policy package. This monumental victory is a direct result of years of persistent advocacy by the Recording Academy and its members, which have collectively championed the HITS Act from its inception to…
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…
