Recording Academy Celebrates 25 Years of GRAMMYS On The Hill in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Artist advocates attend GRAMMYS On The Hill® Advocacy Day on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for the Recording Academy®)
The Recording Academy held its annual GRAMMYS On The Hill event in Washington, D.C., bringing together artists and lawmakers.
The Recording Academy has announced the 25th anniversary of its GRAMMYS On The Hill® initiative in Washington, D.C.
The three-day event, held April 21–23, brought together music creators, industry leaders and lawmakers to discuss policy issues affecting the music community, with a focus this year on artificial intelligence and its impact on creators’ rights.
“GRAMMYS On The Hill represents the core of the Recording Academy’s year-round work to advocate for music people and ensure their rights are safeguarded in our culture. As we mark 25 years of GRAMMYS On The Hill, we are reminded that music creators must remain at the center of every conversation shaping the future of the industry, especially as AI and other emerging technologies continue to transform it,” said Harvey Mason Jr.
On April 21, the GRAMMYS On The Hill® Awards were held at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. The event honored Chris Coons (D-DE) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) for their bipartisan efforts related to artificial intelligence and music policy, including support of the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act.
“Musicians are magic makers, finding the perfect harmony for every moment from our sorrows to our joys. That work—that magic—deserves to be protected. Today, too many artists have had their intellectual property, likenesses and livelihoods stolen by online pirates and AI artists. I’m proud to be spearheading efforts in Congress to safeguard your ideas and creativity because what you do cannot be replaced. As a Senator, I’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the world and have seen how American music helps people see us, understand us, and believe in our American dream. You connect us to the world, and you inspire the world. That’s what I’m going to keep fighting for. Thank you for this honor,” said Coons.
“I’m truly honored to be recognized by the Recording Academy, a distinction that underscores the vital role music creators play in shaping our culture and economy. At a time of rapid technological change, protecting the voices, rights and livelihoods of artists is more important than ever. I remain committed to advancing policies like NO FAKES Act to ensure creators are respected, their work is protected, and their likeness is never exploited,” said Salazar.
On April 22, Advocacy Day brought artists, songwriters and producers to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers regarding the NO FAKES Act, the TRAIN Act, and the CLEAR Act. The day included a Senate roundtable on artificial intelligence and concluded with a reception hosted by the Academy’s Black Music Collective in cooperation with the Congressional Black Caucus. During the reception, a $10,000 donation was presented to Howard University.
The initiative concludes April 23 with the third annual Future Forum, which includes discussions on artificial intelligence, music education and the role of music in communities across the United States.
GRAMMYS On The Hill has contributed to legislative efforts including the Music Modernization Act in 2018 and the PEACE Through Music Diplomacy Act in 2022.
For more information, visit www.grammy.com and www.recordingacademy.com.
