GRAMMYs on the Hill® Advocacy Day Culminates with Visit to the White House Following Awards Ceremony Honoring Sheryl Crow, Sens. John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar

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Washington, D.C. (May 2, 2024) – On Wednesday, May 1, the music industry's most esteemed figures, including GRAMMY® winners, nominees, and industry leaders, convened at the White House for discussions with top Biden administration officials. This visit marked the conclusion of the GRAMMYs on the Hill® Advocacy Day, Capitol Hill's premier legislative event for music advocacy.

Before the White House visit, members of the music community engaged in productive dialogues with lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and other prominent legislators. Discussions revolved around pressing issues such as protecting individual creators' image, likeness, and voice from AI-generated fakes, as well as reforming the live event ticket marketplace to enhance protection for artists and fans.

Key legislative measures discussed included the No AI FRAUD Act, the No FAKES Act discussion draft, the Fans First Act, and the TICKET Act. These initiatives aim to safeguard the integrity of creators' work and ensure fair treatment within the music industry.

Notable artists in attendance during Advocacy Day included GRAMMY-winning singer Patti Austin, two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle, and eight-time GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, among others. Recording Academy leadership, including CEO Harvey Mason jr. and President Panos A. Panay, also participated in the advocacy efforts.

The GRAMMYs on the Hill initiative commenced on Tuesday, April 30, with the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards—a prestigious celebration honoring nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow and Sens. John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar for their exceptional support of music creators. The event featured captivating performances by Crow, Daigle, and other talented artists.

To view photos from the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards and Advocacy Day events, please visit the 'GRAMMYs on the Hill' pin on our Getty Images landing page.

The music industry's advocacy efforts will culminate with the inaugural GRAMMYs on the Hill Future Forum on Friday, May 3, in partnership with the Human Artistry Campaign. This forum will delve into the impact of artificial intelligence on the music community through insightful panel discussions with industry leaders.

As Music's Biggest Week in Washington draws to a close, the Recording Academy remains committed to leading policy conversations and addressing the profound implications of AI on the music industry. For more information, please visit our AI hub page.