What the Grammys reveal about music today (w/ Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.)
About Harvey
- CEO of the Recording Academy, leading the GRAMMY Awards since 2021
- First Black CEO in Academy history, championing diversity and inclusion
- Renowned songwriter and producer for artists like Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin
- Led transformative reforms—transparency, expanded genres, and global growth at the Academy
- Pivotal advocate for music creators' rights and adaptation to AI in music industry
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The Grammy Awards return next week at a pivotal moment for the music industry, one shaped by surging Latin artists, resurgent rock legends, and even charting AI acts. To unpack what will make this year’s broadcast distinctive, The Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. joins Rapid Response to share how Grammy winners are chosen, how the show navigates social action and potential boycotts, and how music both reflects and influences the broader business marketplace.
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