The 2024 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards is sponsored by City National Bank and benefits the GRAMMY Museum.

The Recording Academy's annual GRAMMYs on the Hill will kick off Washington, D.C.'s biggest week in music on Tuesday, April 30, with the 2024 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards, followed by Advocacy Day on Wednesday, May 1, and the first-ever Future Forum on Friday, May 3.

For more than two decades, the Recording Academy has returned to Washington, D.C., to advocate for equality, fairness and justice in music law and celebrate the intersection of music and politics by honoring congressional leaders and music creators who lead the fight for creators’ rights.

This year, the Recording Academy GRAMMYs on the Hill music honoree is nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow. A powerhouse of activism and philanthropy, Crow co-founded the Recording Artists' Coalition in 2000 to champion creators' rights with previous GRAMMYs on the Hill honoree Don Henley. Her relentless advocacy efforts span congressional testimonies and artistic expressions like her recent song "Evolution," and her fervent support of a plethora of charitable causes.

The awards will also honor Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN.)

Cornyn and Klobuchar are the congressional honorees being recognized for their stalwart support of creators and their collaborative efforts championing key policies in support of the music community. Together, they have championed the Save Our Stages Act, which provided $16 billion to venues closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest ever U.S. federal investment in the arts. This year, they are working to reform live event ticketing through the Fans First Act. 

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As this year's GRAMMYs on the Hill draws near, discover all you need to know about the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards Dinner, Advocacy Day and Future Forum during Washington D.C.'s biggest week in music.

What Is GRAMMYs on the Hill?

GRAMMYs on the Hill is a three-day event consisting of the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards, Advocacy Day and this year's premiere event, the Future Forum. 

Over the course of these events, music creators come together with members of Congress to advocate for the passage of legislation that will further improve those rights while celebrating those who have been exceptional in their support of music maker's rights.

At the Awards Dinner, the Recording Academy honors an individual or group from the music industry who has used their reach to advocate for, and take positive action in support of, advancing creator's rights. These honorees have gone above and beyond fighting for their peers. Additionally, the Recording Academy honors two elected officials who have been leaders in advancing creator's rights by supporting legislation and passing policy that benefits music creators.

During GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day, the Recording Academy brings recent GRAMMY winners and nominees to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress and their staff. Throughout the day, these artists utilize meeting time to tell their stories and urge congressional offices to take action on key issues facing the music community.  

This year, the Recording Academy is expanding GRAMMYs on the Hill to include one more day of programming on May 3 that will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in music and its ethical implications and future applications. The inaugural GRAMMYs on the Hill Future Forum will explore one of the music industry’s most pressing topics today — the impact of artificial intelligence on human creativity and connection. Programming will include engaging panel discussions around leveraging the potential power of AI and the ethical and political implications of this new technology.

Who Are Some Past GRAMMYs on the Hill Honorees?

For over 20 years, GRAMMYs on the Hill has recognized the achievements of people making an impact on creator's rights. Past honorees include: 

Music icons:

Congressional Honorees:

  • Then-Vice President Joe Biden

  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

  • Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

  • Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)

  • Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

  • Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)

  • Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

  • Former Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)

  • Former Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)

  • Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA)

What Has Advocacy Day Accomplished?

PEACE Through Music Diplomacy Act: In 2022, the Recording Academy worked closely with our GRAMMYs on the Hill honorees, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ted Deutch (D-FL) introduced the PEACE Through Music Diplomacy Act in the House of Representatives. And shortly following meetings during GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day, Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Thom TIllis (R-NC) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. 

The bill, which directs the State Department to use music and music-related global exchange programs as a tool to build cross-cultural understanding and advanced peace abroad, was ultimately signed into law by President Biden in December 2022.

Music Modernization Act: In 2018, Rep. Bob Goodlatte brought the Music Modernization Act to the House floor during GRAMMYs on the Hill.

Throughout the Advocacy Day, our advocates met with congressional offices urging them to support this bill, which included provisions to improve compensation for songwriters, help pre-1972 legacy artists get paid by music streaming services, and recognize producers and engineers in music copyright protection. 

In the months following GRAMMYs on the Hill, the bill was unanimously passed by the House and Senate. On Oct. 11, 2018 the historic bill known as the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (aka Music Modernization Act) was signed into law.

Who Do The GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards, Advocacy Day and Future Forum Benefit?

The GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards Dinner, sponsored by City National Bank, is a charitable event benefiting the GRAMMY Museum. The GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day and this year's Future Forum, in partnership with the Human Artistry Campaign, benefit the music industry and the public at large by advocating for their rights and interests.

What Will The Recording Academy Be Advocating For At This Year's GRAMMYs on the Hill?

  • No AI FRAUD Act: Protecting the image, likeness and voice of individual creators from AI fakes through legislative measures such as the No AI FRAUD Act in the House of Representatives and the Senate’s No FAKES Act discussion draft. 

  • Fans First Act: Reforming the live event ticket marketplace to better protect artists and fans through legislation including the Fans First Act and a similar House bill, the TICKET Act.

While the Recording Academy's Advocacy Team tirelessly tackles these critical issues throughout the year, this year's Advocacy Day and Future Forum serve as a significant and impactful continuation of these ongoing legislative efforts.

Be sure to stay engaged for opportunities to participate remotely during this year's GRAMMYs on the Hill.

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