The Recording Academy and MusiCares launched a dedicated campaign to support affected music professionals, and we need your help. Donate now. Ahead of the GRAMMYs , a trio of special evenings were convened to honor the year's nominees and celebrate the achievements of the Recording Academy's wider musical community. Held in San Francisco , New York City and Nashville by those Chapters of the Recording Academy, each event provided local music industry peers a unique chance to unite for dual common causes: supporting those impacted by a confluence of wildfires in Los Angeles and celebrating an exceptional class of nominees.
The San Francisco Chapter kicked off the series of celebrations on Jan. In subsequent opening remarks, Chapter President Kev Choice acknowledged the challenge of having a party in the wake of the devastation now facing the greater Los Angeles community. Several days later in Nashville, Chapter members similarly encouraged support for musicians reeling from the wildfire fallout. Warwick encouraged the crowd to "be intentional" with their efforts to support Southern California's music community.
I would be nowhere without the community of incredible artists the Recording Academy has assembled through the years to support what we do," he continued. Full stop. Dre Global Impact Award. Take a look at the many ways the Recording Academy is making strides in best supporting and representing the music community β from record-breaking fundraising to the most diverse membership class to date.
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.
