The Recording Academy

Board of Trustees Appoints Deborah Dugan as President/CEO of the Recording Academy™

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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The Recording Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Deborah Dugan as the next President/CEO of the Recording Academy, the leading society of performers, musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals, and the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards.

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  • The Recording Academy Board of Trustees has appointed Deborah Dugan as the next President/CEO of the Recording Academy, the leading society of performers, musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals, and the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards.
  • "The Board of Trustees is very eager to work with her as we embark on this next chapter in the Recording Academy's story."
  • Dugan will also serve as President/CEO of MusiCares and on the boards of the GRAMMY Museum Foundation and The Latin Recording Academy.
  • For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter , "like" Recording Academy on Facebook , and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram and YouTube .

Yolanda Adams, Kristin Chenoweth, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Announced as 2019 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Honorees

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will also be honored for their contributions to advance music creators' rights and support legislation that protects the future of music.

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  • Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will also be honored for their contributions to advance music creators' rights and support legislation that protects the future of music.
  • "GRAMMYs on the Hill clearly has an impact and makes a difference," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow.
  • Through the continued dialogue between music creators and Congress, we are ensuring a viable future for music makers."
  • Grassley and Jeffries are the congressional honorees being recognized for their roles in the passage of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) .

Recording Academy™ Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion Announces Industry-Wide Inclusion Initiative to Expand Opportunities for Female Producers and Engineers

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Friday, February 1, 2019
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Today, the Recording Academys Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion announced an unprecedented new initiative that aims to expand opportunities for female music producers and engineers.

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  • Today, the Recording Academys Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion announced an unprecedented new initiative that aims to expand opportunities for female music producers and engineers.
  • This initiative is the first step in a broader effort to improve those numbersand increase diversity and inclusion for all in the music industry.
  • I pledge to support this great initiative to provide even more opportunity to talented female producers and engineers," said artist Katy Perry.
  • The Recording Academy Task Force was established in March of 2018 to examine issues of inclusion and diversity within the Academy and the broader music community.

2019 GRAMMY® Nominees Album Available Now

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.

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  • The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.
  • As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
  • For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter , "like" Recording Academy on Facebook , and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram , Tumblr , and YouTube .
  • Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records, and Universal Music Latin Entertainment.

Clarence Avant to Be Honored with the GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Award at the 2019 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree for his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.

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  • As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree for his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.
  • For the past decade, the gala has also included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award.
  • "We are incredibly excitedto honor Clarence Avant with this years GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • Known as the Godfather of Black Music, Clarence Avant is one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry.