RECORDING ACADEMY HAS TWO BIG REASONS TO CELEBRATE

The Recording Academy has two victories to celebrate: the passage of the HITS (Help Independent Tracks Succeed) Act as part of the domestic policy bill and the removal of a 10-year ban on state-level AI protections. The Academy has spent years advocating for both, as evidenced by this year’s Grammys on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.

"As the industry navigates rapid technological advancements and an evolving musical landscape, this moment represents meaningful progress toward protecting creators and sustaining a vibrant music ecosystem,” said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. “The Recording Academy is proud to have partnered with Reps. Estes and Sánchez and Senators Blackburn and Cortez Masto over many years to bring the HITS Act to life, and we are deeply grateful for their unwavering support.

"We also thank Senators Blackburn and Cantwell for their thoughtful leadership in removing the AI provision that could have posed serious risks to the creative community. This is a powerful win for those who make music, and for the future of music itself."

The act provides tax relief to independent artists, songwriters and labels by allowing up to $150,000 in music-production expenses to be deducted in the year they are incurred.

Read more about the HITS Act here. Despite its name, you'll be relieved to know it has nothing to do with us.