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The Recording Academy Appoints David Gregory To Chief Information Officer

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As Chief Information Officer, David Gregory leads the Information Technology team responsible for the overall technology infrastructure at the Recording Academy and its awards shows
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Oct 15, 2021 - 6:00 am

The Recording Academy announced today the appointment of David Gregory as Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. Reporting to Co-President Panos A. Panay, Gregory leads the Information Technology team responsible for the overall technology infrastructure at the Recording Academy and its awards shows, including network and systems technology, distribution and support of mobile devices, and training. He is responsible for driving operational technology and processes for IT, ERP, CRM, data security, governance, risk, and compliance while using technology to generate value, maintain security, and increase productivity. Gregory also oversees the applications that manage membership and the voting process for the GRAMMY Awards and supports the organization in achieving its diverse business objectives.

"Implementing new technological solutions is critical as we sharpen and modernize our service to staff and members," Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, said. "David's track record will further accelerate the Academy's growth as we continue to refine our practices on every level and transform the future of the organization."

"I am delighted to welcome David to the Academy as our new Chief Information Officer," Recording Academy Co-President Panos said. "I've had the pleasure of working together with David for many years and look forward to bringing his talent and experience to the Academy as we architect and redevelop our data and technological infrastructure to meet the demands and needs of a new Academy and a new music business."

Before joining the Recording Academy, Gregory served as vice president of technology resources at Berklee College of Music for six years, where he led the implementation of major enterprise cloud applications including Salesforce and Workday and taught advanced music theory and composition for Berklee Online. He also held roles as vice president of technology at Smith College and chief information officer at Colgate University.

From 1994 to 2002, Gregory was the founder and chief creative officer for Media Station, a digital media company that developed interactive products for companies such as Disney, Hasbro and Mattel, where he designed the games and produced music for "The Lion King" animated storybook games.

Gregory holds a bachelor's and master's degree of music in composition from the University of Michigan and a certificate in music for film and television from Berklee Online.

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Statement From Harvey Mason jr., The Recording Academy CEO

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The following is a statement from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. regarding nominations for the 64th GRAMMY Awards
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Nov 25, 2021 - 1:49 pm

Editor's Note: The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The below article was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to reflect the new show date and location.

"Realizing that today is a time to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, we reluctantly felt compelled to respond to the suggestive and sometimes erroneous reports we have seen in the media regarding the Academy’s decision to expand our general fields from eight to 10 nominees. But first, we must pause and give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us over the last year. 

Our music industry has so much to be thankful for. The love and passion for what our community has produced has also led to one of the most robust nominating processes in the history of our Academy. I applaud our Board of Trustees, for having the agility and foresight to approve this expansion as a way to honor more music, more artists and more genres. And yes, they did it quickly and decisively, and they did it without knowing who the additional nominees would be. 

For those who would suggest any counter-narratives to stir drama and drive clicks, I would ask that you please take a fresh look at the new Recording Academy. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of this year’s nominees and music fans everywhere."

—Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy

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Recording Academy Bolsters Membership With 2,710 Music Creators And Professionals Invited

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The membership invitations are a reflection of the Recording Academy's commitment to excellence and further growing its robust membership body and also reaffirm the organization's recognition of the important contributions of music people
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Jun 28, 2021 - 6:00 am

Today, the Recording Academy extended membership invitations to 2,710 established music professionals from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines. The invitations are a reflection of the Recording Academy's commitment to excellence and further growing its robust membership body. The invitations also reaffirm the Recording Academy's recognition of the important contributions of music people to influence progressive changes within the music industry.

The 2021 class of invitees is 48% female, 32% Black or African American+, 13% Hispanic or Latino/a/x+, and 4% Asian or Pacific Islander+. The Academy's existing membership represents 26% female and 27% from traditionally underrepresented groups. Since setting the goal of adding 2,500 women voting members by 2025, 831 women have joined the Recording Academy's voting membership, putting the organization 33% closer to reaching that milestone.

To celebrate the new class of invitees, the Recording Academy is activating across its social channels, giving the music industry and music fans a look into what it means to be a member of the Recording Academy. New invitees will be featured across Instagram Reels, Voice Tweets and Instagram Lives hosted by Recording Academy staff and executives. Activations can be followed on the official Recording Academy Instagram and Twitter pages.

Learn more about the Recording Academy's membership process and requirements as well as the new class of invitees.

"Membership is the Academy's change agent — our members drive everything we do," Ruby Marchand, Chief Industry Officer at the Recording Academy, said. "I'm inspired by the potential for each invited music creator and business professional to lend their creativity and passion to our organization. We are immensely proud of our accomplishments and the strides we've made toward equitable representation. We look forward to welcoming our new invitees as they help us shape the future of the Academy and the music industry."

"This is an incredibly exciting time to join the Academy and play a part in accelerating change, progress and evolution within the music industry," Kelley Purcell, Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations at the Recording Academy, said. "Our membership body is the driving force behind our actions, and we value the contributions of our members that help ensure the Academy's practices authentically represent the current state of music. We're excited to see what this new group brings to the table as we enter a new era at the Academy."

Recording Academy membership reflects the rich, diverse and wide-ranging contributions of music creators and professionals. The areas of focus include service, advocacy, and recognition of the art and craft of music with a community-driven approach and peer reviews on an annual cycle. In order to participate in the process for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, new members have to accept their invitations by Sept. 15, 2021. The first voting ballot opens Oct. 22 and closes Nov. 5. The 2022 GRAMMY Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, are set to take place Jan. 31, 2022, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Recording Academy's 2022 Chapter Board Elections

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The Recording Academy's 2022 Chapter Board Elections, open March 29 - April 4, are a pivotal opportunity to serve our local Chapter communities and to help launch the next generation of Recording Academy leaders. Here's everything you need to know.
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Mar 24, 2022 - 11:46 am

As we prepare to celebrate music's best and brightest at the 2022 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, we must also recognize those who are dedicated to serving our music community year-round.

The active participation of Recording Academy members makes a difference, whether it's voting in the GRAMMY Awards process, recommending peers for membership, or registering for the District Advocate advocacy movement.

The upcoming Chapter Board Elections are a pivotal opportunity to serve our local Chapter communities and to help launch the next generation of Recording Academy leaders. The results of this election will impact the future of the Academy from the local to the national level.

Here's everything you need to know about the Recording Academy's 2022 Chapter Board Elections before voting opens next week.

When are Chapter Board Elections?

The Chapter Board Elections are typically held in early April of each year. The 2022 Elections are open Tuesday, March 29, at 8 a.m. local time – Monday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

What are Chapter Boards?

The Recording Academy's membership is organized into 12 Chapters nationwide. Each Chapter has a local Board of Governors that advises and supports the National Board of Trustees and collaborates with the Chapter President and Academy staff on local programming and Academy initiatives.

Who is eligible to vote in Chapter Board Elections?

Each Chapter's Voting and Professional membership vote in their respective Chapter Board Elections to elect their Chapter's Governors.

Who serves on Chapter Boards?

A Chapter Board is composed of Recording Academy members who are elected to the positions of Trustee; Chapter Officers, which include a President, Vice President, and Secretary; and Governors.

Why is voting in Chapter Board Elections important?

Voting is a right and a responsibility as a member.

While we love hearing creators' voices on stage and on recordings, it's our responsibility to listen to their concerns, ideas and recommendations in order to keep our Academy and our industry moving forward.

Your vote makes a difference.

Voting in this election is an opportunity to help drive the Recording Academy and our music communities forward by electing the best and brightest members to your Chapter's leadership.

Your vote helps ensure a diverse, inclusive and representative Board.

Recording Academy members elected to their Chapter Boards ensure the policies and procedures put in place by the Academy reflect the needs and aspirations of our vastly diverse music community.

Your vote is your voice.

As a member of the Recording Academy, your vote carries weight and is tremendously valued.

How can I vote in the Chapter Board Elections?

When the elections open on Tuesday, March 29, Voting and Professional members will receive an email from the Recording Academy with a direct link to their online ballot. This login will be different from each member's Recording Academy login.

Once you click on your ballot link, review the candidates' bios. Vote for the individuals who you believe will best represent your local music community.

Be sure to submit your Chapter Board Elections ballot before voting closes on Monday, April 4. If you have any questions or issues with your ballot, please reach out to elections@recordingacademy.com.

For more information about Recording Academy Governance or to view the current list of Elected Leaders, visit https://recordingacademy.com/Governance.

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64th GRAMMY Awards: Everything You Need To Know About First Round GRAMMY Voting

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As Recording Academy Voting Members get ready to cast their votes in First Round GRAMMY Voting for the 64th GRAMMY Awards, we’ve put together the below guide to educate our voters on recent updates and details on our voting process
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Oct 21, 2021 - 4:05 pm

Editor's Note: The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The below article was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to reflect the new show date and location.

First Round GRAMMY Voting determines the nominees for the annual GRAMMY Awards. As Recording Academy Voting Members get ready to cast their votes, we’ve put together the below guide to educate our voters, members, and the larger music community on recent updates and details on our voting process before First Round voting opens on Friday, Oct. 22.

Nominations for the 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show are officially here! See the full list of nominations.

KEY DATES

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  • First Round Voting: Friday, Oct. 22 —Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
  • 64th GRAMMY Awards Nominations Announcement: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021
  • Final Round Voting: Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 — Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022
  • 64th GRAMMY Awards Telecast: Sunday, April 3, 2022

THE GRAMMY BALLOT, UPGRADED

We’ve made several improvements to the GRAMMY Voting Ballot. This year’s customized ballot delivers a personalized experience with greater flexibility and search functionality. Before voting opens, watch our tutorial video below explaining this year’s changes. 

64th GRAMMY Awards First Round GRAMMY Voting Guide

For additional reference, here is an overview of this year’s ballot changes:

  • 10-3 Ballot: In addition to the General Field, all voters can now select up to 10 categories across up to three fields to cast their votes on the member ballot.
  • Personalization: Ballots will only display the fields and categories in which the Voting Members are voting. They will only see what's relevant to them.
  • Search: Voting Members can simply enter the name of an artist or recording in the search field to determine the categories where an artist or recording/work appears on the ballot.
  • Flexibility: If Voting Members would like to change the fields and categories in which they are voting, they can modify their ballot at any time. Nothing is locked until their ballot is submitted.

LISTEN TO ENTERED RECORDINGS

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As they cast their votes, Voting Members will have the ability to stream nominated recordings on select streaming services.

We encourage all Voting Members to take additional time and give another thoughtful listen to all of the nominated recordings in the categories in which they are voting.

VOTING AS A PEER

The power of the GRAMMY lies in its peer voting system. Each individual creator votes only in the fields and categories in which they are truly a peer within the genre. This makes the GRAMMY music's only award that is a clear reflection of each community's collective voice. 

There are many talented creators across the music industry. Informed voting, and most importantly voting as a peer, ensures we distinguish, honor and celebrate excellence throughout our diverse industry. 
Honorable participation in this process upholds the integrity of the GRAMMY Awards and allows each deserving creator to receive the proper recognition. 

VOTING AND SOLICITATION GUIDELINES

It is imperative that our Voting Members participate in the GRAMMY Awards process in a fair and ethical manner and only make choices based on artistic and technical merits of the recordings. Before voting, make sure to read the Voting and Solicitation Guidelines and Voter Code of Conduct .

LEARN MORE

Want to learn more about the year-round GRAMMY Awards process? Visit the Recording Academy’s Awards Journey.

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