Leon Thomas Named Recording Academy’s 2025 Music Advocacy Day Ambassador

The Recording Academy’s 11th annual Music Advocacy Day returns to advance its mission of shaping music policy at the congressional level. As the nation’s largest grassroots music advocacy effort, Music Advocacy Day brings together approximately 2,000 musicians each year for face-to-face meetings with their congressional representatives to address issues vital to the music community.

This year, music makers will speak with lawmakers about:

  • Safeguarding creators from the harmful aspects of artificial intelligence through legislation such as the NO FAKES Act
  • Protecting and preserving programs that provide critical funding for the arts

Recording Academy members must register by Sept. 2 to take part in the nation’s largest advocacy day for music creators and make their voices heard. 

“Some of my favorite moments in life have happened because of music…not just creating it, but connecting with people through it. Music has given me community, purpose, and a way to tell my story. That’s why I said yes when I was asked to be this year’s Music Advocacy Day Artist Ambassador. On Thursday, September 25, I’ll be standing alongside other Recording Academy members across the country for the 11th annual Music Advocacy Day, talking to lawmakers about the issues that really matter to us as creators.”

WHO

GRAMMY® winner Leon Thomas joins the Recording Academy® as the artist ambassador for its 11th annual Music Advocacy Day, helping to mobilize musicians nationwide in support of music creators’ rights. In an email to Recording Academy members today, Thomas emphasized the importance of the movement and urged participation in this year’s effort:

 

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators , supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards® — music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

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Music Advocacy Day meetings will take place in cities nationwide, bringing the annual rally for music creators’ rights directly to members of Congress across the country.
WHEN
Beginning on: September 25, 2025
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