The Town with Matthew Belloni Changes to the 2025 Grammys and the Complicated State of Music
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Jan 23, 2025 Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, shares insights on upcoming changes to the Grammys, focusing on support for wildfire victims in LA. He discusses the strategic shift from CBS to ABC, aiming to connect with a younger audience. The conversation highlights the evolving music landscape, including TikTok's influence and the newfound power of independent artists. Mason also touches on the complexities of artistic recognition and how the Grammys are adapting to reflect diverse musical talent.
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Grammys Adapt
- The 2025 Grammys will incorporate wildfire relief efforts, scaling back usual festivities.
- This follows other pivots like the tribute to Whitney Houston after her sudden death in 2012.
Grammys and Wildfires
- The 2025 Grammys will address the LA wildfires.
- The show will balance honoring music with raising funds and showcasing community resilience.
Fundraising Challenges
- The Grammys face the challenge of balancing fundraising with entertainment.
- They hope participating musicians will donate and are not blocking artists from other fundraisers.