2025 GRAMMYs: 10 Winners & Nominees Who Champion Music Advocacy Across Genres

This year's winners and nominees at the 2025 GRAMMYs reflect a rich tradition of music advocacy — representing true dedication to their craft and their communities. From Maggie Rose championing legislation on AI and ticketing to Green Day raising awareness for climate action and Mark Ronson advocating for fair ticketing practices, these artists demonstrate the power of using their platforms to drive meaningful change.

This year's devastating wildfires have tested the music industry and Los Angeles alike, giving center stage to the dedication and resilience of these communities. These GRAMMY nominees and winners have stepped up in recent years, amplifying the voices of music creators in critical conversations around policy, equity, and sustainability, proving that artistry and advocacy go hand in hand.

Here are 10 GRAMMY winners and nominees who have championed the music community through their advocacy efforts.

Maggie Rose

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Maggie Rose earned her first nomination in the Best Americana Album Category for No One Gets Out Alive. Rose serves as the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, where she actively works to address issues impacting music creators. In October, she met with congressional staff during Music Advocacy Day to discuss policies on AI, music tourism and ticketing. She also hosted the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards in 2023, furthering her commitment to creator rights.

Dan Nigro

Producer/songwriter Dan Nigro, winner of this year's Producer Of The Year GRAMMY Award, used his platform to advocate for pro-music legislation such as the Fans First Act. As part of GRAMMYs on the Hill, Nigro met with lawmakers like Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) to address AI fraud and fair ticketing.

Mark Ronson

Nine-time GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, who won the GRAMMY for Best Remixed Recording for his collaborative remix, alongside FNZ, of Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso," served as the Artist Ambassador for Music Advocacy Day 2024, which saw record-breaking participation. He also met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss fair ticketing practices and the urgent need for AI regulation.

Alicia Keys

Seventeen-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys – who picked up her latest GRAMMY win in the Best Musical Theater Album Category for Hell's Kitchen this year – continues her long-standing advocacy for creators. A founding member of the GRAMMY Creators Alliance, Keys has championed creators' rights for over a decade. She was previously honored at GRAMMYs on the Hill in 2015 for her activism.

Green Day

Most recently nominated for Best Rock Album for Saviors, Green Day continue their legacy of activism. The band performed at the Right Here, Right Now Mini Global Climate Concert in April, raising funds for climate initiatives. They also collaborated with the Recording Academy to welcome Congressional staff at their soundcheck during the Saviors Tour.

Julian Bunetta

First-time GRAMMY nominee Julian Bunetta — recognized in three Categories including Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for his work on Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet — serves on the leadership council of the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing. In September, Bunetta participated in a Town Hall discussion that explored songwriter compensation and representation.

Jessie Jo Dillon

Nominated for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, Jessie Jo Dillon has championed the PEACE Through Music Act, which became law in 2022. She continues to advocate for creators as part of the Nashville Chapter's Songwriters & Composers Wing Committee.

Kenyon Dixon

With his third nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Kenyon Dixon remains a steadfast advocate. He met with lawmakers during Music Advocacy Day and GRAMMYs on the Hill to discuss policies, including the NO FAKES Act and issues like music tourism legislation.

Tank and the Bangas

This year's winners for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, Tank and the Bangas have been vocal advocates for state-level music policy. Lead vocalist Tarriona "Tank" Ball has participated in GRAMMYs on the Hill and Louisiana Music Advocacy Day, where she highlighted the importance of creator rights.

Kalani Pe'a

Four-time GRAMMY winner Kalani Pe'a has participated in Music Advocacy Day since 2019. In October, he met with Rep. Jill Tokuda to advocate for critical legislation benefiting music creators. This month, he won his fourth GRAMMY in the Best Regional Roots Music Album Category, winning for his album, Kuini, this year

How You Can Get Involved

These GRAMMY nominees and winners highlight the powerful role advocacy plays in shaping the future of music. Learn how you can join the effort to support creators during this year's Music Advocacy Day and throughout the year by visiting our Advocacy page and using our Music Advocacy Action tool.