Take a look at the many ways the Recording Academy is making strides in best supporting and representing the music community — from record-breaking fundraising to the most diverse membership class to date. The Recording Academy and MusiCares launched a dedicated campaign to support affected music professionals, and we need your help. Donate now. With awe-inspiring performances and incredible cultural moments , the GRAMMYs delivered an unforgettable experience for millions of music fans.
The show generated Even critics came away impressed, with Variety calling the show "the best in years. Beyond reviews and ratings, however, the show proved that the Recording Academy 's work in advancing and evolving the music industry has paid off. Diversity initiatives , a more equitable voting process , and support for upcoming and established artists prove that the organization is in healthy hands. Below, revisit the ways that Music's Biggest Night showed just how bright the Recording Academy's future will be.
Amid the sorrow and devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, the GRAMMYs became a celebration of the city and a rallying point for assistance, not just for the music world but for the entire L. They also gave visibility to the important work being done year-round by MusiCares , the largest U. On Jan. Due to the extraordinary need following the L. The Academy also supported a domestic violence shelter for women and children fleeing abusive households. More than 3, of those Voting Members are women, surpassing goals set by the Academy to add 2, women Voting Members by And 38 percent of the Academy's voting body identifies as people of color, a 65 percent increase since The artist had demanded "transparency" for himself and his fans after a shocking nominations shutout in , and as Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.
I felt his conviction. What we all want is an organization dedicated to the well-being of all music makers, and one that reflects the entire music community, for now and for future generations. Along with making its membership more diverse and inclusive, the Academy has recognized the need to strengthen and defend the gains made through its diversity, equity and inclusion DEI initiatives. Alicia Keys said it best in her acceptance speech for the Dr.
DEI is not a threat, it's a gift — and the more voices, the more powerful the sound. In November, the Academy also launched its Indigenous Peoples Network , dedicated to preserving and boosting Indigenous musical practices and presences in the music community.
