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Music Legend Harvey Mason jr. Joins UREEQA as Board Advisor

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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Ontario, Canada, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire) -- UREEQA ( https://www.ureeqa.com/ ), a blockchain-based platform for protecting, managing and monetizing creative work, announced today the onboarding of music and entertainment legend Harvey Mason jr. as a Board Advisor.

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  • Ontario, Canada, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire) -- UREEQA ( https://www.ureeqa.com/ ), a blockchain-based platform for protecting, managing and monetizing creative work, announced today the onboarding of music and entertainment legend Harvey Mason jr. as a Board Advisor.
  • With Mason jr.'s expertise in the creative and business sectors of the music industry, UREEQA will be able to further ensure the success of music Creators.
  • Mason jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy (which oversees the GRAMMY Awards), will serve in a personal capacity as an Advisor to UREEQA.
  • At this stage in his extraordinary career, Harvey Mason jr. will provide UREEQA with guidance and expertise from a wide variety of critical perspectives, said Harsch Khandelwal, CEO of UREEQA.

Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay Named Co-Presidents of the Recording Academy®

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Recording Academy President/CEO, Harvey Mason jr., has appointed Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents, effective Aug. 16, 2021.

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  • Recording Academy President/CEO, Harvey Mason jr., has appointed Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents, effective Aug. 16, 2021.
  • Having developed and implemented world-class programs across multiple industries, Butterfield Jones brings global experience and a strategic rigor to her new role.
  • An accomplished entrepreneur, Panay brings cross-functional expertise to the role that will help evolve the vision of the Academy.
  • "The successful evolution of the Recording Academy is dependent on strong and innovative leaders, and I'm thrilled to elevate Valeisha and welcome Panos as Co-Presidents to help drive the Recording Academy's continued transformation," said Mason.

Recording Academy® Appoints Harvey Mason jr. as President/CEO; Cites His Transformational Work as Interim Since 2020

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'The Recording Academy\xc2\xae\'s Board of Trustees has appointed Harvey Mason jr., as the Academy\'s President/CEO, effective June 1.

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  • b'The Recording Academy\xc2\xae\'s Board of Trustees has appointed Harvey Mason jr., as the Academy\'s President/CEO, effective June 1.
  • His appointment as President/CEO recognizes his achievements in transforming the Academy in mission-critical ways.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • As we journeyed deeper into our extensive search, it became clear that the best person for the job was Harvey.
  • "I am honored to have been appointed to continue to lead the Recording Academy on our transformative journey.

Recording Academy® Establishes Songwriters & Composers Wing

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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The Recording Academy announced today, at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the creation of its Songwriters & Composers Wing, an Academy membership division representing the diverse community of music creators who provide the world with the gift of song.

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  • The Recording Academy announced today, at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the creation of its Songwriters & Composers Wing, an Academy membership division representing the diverse community of music creators who provide the world with the gift of song.
  • "The musical process begins with our fellow songwriters and composers, and we're thrilled to launch this Wing at the Academy that creates a home for music's storytellers across the country," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • "The S&C Wing magnifies the presence of songwriters and composers throughout our membership body," said Ruby Marchand, Chief Industry Officer at the Recording Academy.
  • "We are pleased to continue our fight for songwriters and composers' rights, reenergized by the newly organized advocates of the Songwriters & Composers Wing."

Save the Date: 63rd GRAMMY Awards® Nominations

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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The Recording Academy will announce nominees for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 24.

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  • The Recording Academy will announce nominees for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Nov. 24.
  • ET with Chair and Interim Recording Academy President/CEO Harvey Mason jr. reading categories and will be joined by past GRAMMY winners, nominees and hopefuls from remote locations across the country.
  • The nominations virtual livestream will be available to view on GRAMMY.com .
  • The 63rd GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Jan. 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

GRAMMY®-winning Gospel Artist Yolanda Adams Joins Continuing Co-Chair Sue Ennis to Lead Recording Academy® National Advocacy Committee

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Today, the Recording Academy announced four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Yolanda Adams will join nationally-recognized songwriter Sue Ennis as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee.

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  • Today, the Recording Academy announced four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Yolanda Adams will join nationally-recognized songwriter Sue Ennis as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee.
  • "We're honored to have Yolanda lead the Recording Academy's Advocacy Committee alongside hit songwriter Sue Ennis to help push forward vital legislation as our industry navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • Other Advocacy Committee members include GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, and singer Claudia Brant; GRAMMY-nominated artist Terry Jones; GRAMMY-winning engineer Emily Lazar; and GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer Rico Love.
  • Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason jr. and Chief Advocacy Officer Daryl P. Friedman serve as ex-officio members.

Recording Academy®'s District Advocate Day Unites Its Members to Press Congress for Continued Pandemic Relief for Music Creators

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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"District Advocate Day has always been an important initiative for music advocacy and it's especially true now," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.

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  • "District Advocate Day has always been an important initiative for music advocacy and it's especially true now," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • "Creators are among the hardest hit and first out of work, yet music is what brings the world together in hard times and for many, it brings hope.
  • For more information about District Advocate Day and Recording Academy advocacy initiatives, visit www.grammy.com/districtadvocate .
  • As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

Recording Academy® Takes Lead in Championing the HITS Act to Support Independent Music Makers During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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Without it, the costs of making new music may be prohibitive to creators, following months of lost income.

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  • Without it, the costs of making new music may be prohibitive to creators, following months of lost income.
  • "The Recording Academy is proud to have worked alongside Reps. Snchez and Estes to develop the key provisions in the HITS Act," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • The HITS Act is sound legislation that supports our creative communities throughout the United States, and encourages music makers of all sizes and notoriety."
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