Grammys CEO addresses criticism, announces improvements

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Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

In the course of the recent Grammy Awards Ceremony, Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of Recording Academy and Musicares, approached the audience to discuss the changes and improvements made to the prestigious Music Awards Show. Mason highlighted his vision of modernizing the organization to better serve the different and Global music Community.

When he assumed his role in 2020, Mason encountered challenges as the academy was facing criticism from various members of the music industry. In particular, singer The Weeknd criticized the Public Academy for his lack of transparency in prices, which led to his decision to boycott Grammys.

The Weeknd criticized the lack of transparency in prices.
Harvey Mason Jr. discussed modernization of the Grammy Awards.
Mason recognized the need for change within the academy.

In response to feedback and criticism, Mason recognized the need for change within the academy. He mentioned that significant steps have been taken to tackle the concerns raised by The Weeknd and others. One of the most important changes highlighted by Mason was the addition of over 3,000 women as new voting members, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusive of the organization.

These efforts to restore the Academy membership and voting processes are part of a broader initiative to increase transparency, justice and representation within the Grammy Awards. By actively listening to feedback from artists and industry professionals, Recording Academy aims to create a more inclusive and fair platform to recognize musical expertise.