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GRAMMYs on the Hill Finale: Sen. Ted Kennedy, Quincy Jones and Brett James perform Jones’ “We Are The World” Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com Music Fills Halls Of Congress As Academy Members Visit Capitol Hill Academy’s Recording Arts Day connects music and congressional leaders

From the Speaker of the House to a freshman congressman with hit records to his name, Congress could not miss the message of music at Recording Arts Day on Capitol Hill on Sept. 5. The music community’s day on Capitol Hill, conceived Recording Arts Day advocates at the Library of Congress and annually produced by The Recording Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com Academy, brought nearly 150 music music preservation, a plaque was presented An informal lunch reception offered professionals to Washington for a day by Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow members of Congress and the music of music advocacy and music making. to the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James industry a chance to mingle. “It was a In addition to the music professionals Billington. To symbolize both organizations’ wonderful opportunity to talk to a con- Phil Ramone (left) and Jimmy Jam (right) present the participating, 20 organizations representing GRAMMYs on the Hill award to Sen. Ted Kennedy commitment to music preservation, the gressman from my state one-on-one in every aspect of the music community Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com plaque contained an original LP and sheet such an informal setting,” commented served as co-hosts of the day’s events, representatives. A panel of experts, music of Bob Wills’ “New San Antonio Texas Chapter Board member Maureen including American Association of including attorneys Bill Hart and Montserrat Rose.” The recording has been inducted Doherty after meeting with Rep. Charles Independent Music, American Federation Miller, as well as the RIAA’s Mitch Glazier into both the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame and Gonzalez (D-Texas). Other members of of Musicians, American Federation of and NMPA’s David Israelite, discussed the Library’s National Recording Registry. Congress in attendance included Reps. Television and Radio Artists, ASCAP, critical issues such as user-generated Then, to bring that song to life, Ray Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Howard BMI, Country Music Association, Church content, copyright enforcement, and Benson of Asleep At The Wheel (currently Coble (R-N.C.), Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin Music Publishers Association, Gospel cultural exchange. starring in a play about the legendary (D-S.D.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Henry Music Association, GRAMMY Foundation, Then, to better understand how to Wills) performed “New San Antontio Waxman (D-Calif.). and the Harry Fox Agency. engage in a productive meeting with a Rose” on acoustic guitar. Continued on page 4 Also hosting were the Latin Academy member of Congress, the participants of Recording Arts & Sciences, Music went right to the source. Congresswoman Managers Forum — US, Nashville Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) kept the mood Songwriters Association International, light and delighted the audience with her National Association of Recording tips on how to interact with legislators. Merchandisers, National Music Publishers’ The morning’s keynote was given by Association, Producers & Engineers Wing, the chairman of the National Endowment Recording Artists’ Coalition, Recording for the Arts, Dana Gioia, who encouraged Industry Association of America, Rhythm the music makers in the room to keep & Blues Foundation, SESAC, Songwriters culture alive and to help the NEA make Guild of America, and SoundExchange. the arts part of every American’s life. The next stop for the group was the Lobbyists For A Day grand Library of Congress for an event The morning session was designed to and tour, a first-time visit for Recording brief the music community on key music Arts Day. In honor of The Recording

issues facing Congress in order to better Academy’s 50th Celebration, and to Sen. Orrin Hatch (left, at head of table) listens to the words — and music — of The Academy’s leadership

equip participants to meet with their recognize its and the Library’s mission of Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com

2 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 3 Recording Arts Day Continued from page 3 GRAMMYs On The Hill Rep. Bob Ingliss (R-S.C.), GRAMMY The closing dinner was a chance for The Foundation Board member Rusty Rueff, Recording Academy, the music community, the GRAMMY Foundation’s Dana and members of Congress to honor those Tomarken, Jimmy Jam and Phil Ramone. who have improved the environment for Performing were John Rich (of Big & music. This year’s honorees were Sen. Rich), BeBe and CeCe Winans, and song- Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), Rep. Marsha writer Brett James, who performed the hit Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Quincy Jones and he cowrote for Carrie Underwood, “Jesus, GRAMMY Foundation Signature School Take The Wheel.” Chesnee High School music department. Recording Academy President/CEO The evening began with a surprise Neil Portnow gave the keynote address, performance of an amazingly original unveiling the GRAMMY Music & Tech- version of the national anthem performed nology Principles (see page 16). by the Godfather of Go-go, Washington, The evening ended as it began, with D.C.’s own Chuck Brown, joined by a once-in-a-lifetime musical performance. Paul Reed Smith, Ralph Perucci and Rich called up honorees Sen. Kennedy, Gary Grainger. Rep. Blackburn and Jones, as well as BeBe Winans (far right) conducts the “GRAMMY Congressional Band” with (standing, from left) Reps. Mary Bono, Connie Mack, Adam Schiff, John Lewis, Steve Cohen, John Hall and Paul Hodes. Guest artists (seated) Ray Benson Television and radio personality Benson, James and Jimmy Jam to sing and Keb’ Mo’ accompanied the band Robert Aubrey Davis kept the evening the Quincy Jones-produced classic song, Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage.com moving as host, beginning with a toast in “We Are The World.” Bringing Down “The House” preserve music on film and living histories celebration of The Recording Academy’s That finale perhaps summed up the In a packed hearing room transformed of great artists. In an “only at Recording 50th birthday. Presenters and speakers entire day — music-makers and policy- into a concert hall, the “GRAMMYs at 50” Arts Day” moment, Winans called up included hit songwriters Desmond Child makers joining together to create harmony celebration commenced, hosted by the the “GRAMMY Congressional Band” and Steve Bogard, BMI’s Fred Cannon, and, as they sang, “make the world a GRAMMY Foundation. Using live perform- to join him, Keb’ Mo’ and Ray Benson The Recording Academy’s Daryl Friedman, better place.” ances by BeBe Winans and Keb’ Mo’, as in “America The Beautiful.” The band, well as historical GRAMMY clips, the event an informal group of legislators who showcased the Foundation’s efforts to support music issues, included two new members who are no strangers to the music business, former Orleans band member John Hall (D-N.Y.) and musician Paul Hodes (D-N.H.). Joining them were band veterans Reps. Mary Bono (R-Calif.), Connie Mack (R-Fla.), Stephen Cohen (D-Tenn.), John Lewis (D-Ga.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). During the final panel of the day, “Congressional Outlook For Music Issues,” Reps. Mary Bono and Stephen Cohen shared with attendees some of the important concerns Congress will

Librarian of Congress James Billington receives a be addressing this coming session. The Host organization representatives David Israelite (NMPA), Linda Lorence-Critelli (SESAC), Jim Donio (NARM), plaque from The Recording Academy leadership. discussion was moderated by Greenberg John Styll (GMA), Mitch Glazier (RIAA), Steve Bogard (NSAI), Neil Portnow (The Recording Academy), Karen (l–r) Neil Portnow, Billington, Ray Benson, Quincy Sherry (ASCAP), Fred Cannon (BMI), Rick Carnes (SGA), Richard Burgess (MMF-US), Elwyn Raymer (CMPA), Jones, Jimmy Jam and Phil Ramone Traurig’s Diane Blagman, The Recording Neeta Ragoowansi (SoundExchange), and Tom Lee (AFM) Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com Academy’s chief legislative consultant. Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com

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Greenberg Traurig’s Diane Blagman moderates the congressional panel Paul Reed Smith, Chuck Brown, Ralph Perucci and Gary Grainger Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage.com

Tammy Genovese of the Country Music Rep. Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin with Association with Rep. Howard Coble The Academy’s Neil Portnow

Rep. Marsha Blackburn accepts her award from NSAI’s Steve Bogard (left) John Rich and BMI’s Fred Cannon

Desmond Child

Rep. Joe Crowley (left) and Rep. Paul Hodes compare bids at the auction

Sen. Richard Durbin (left) hears from music advocates (seated, from left) Neil Portnow, Terry Lickona and Quincy Jones NEA Chairman Dana Gioia and Ray Benson and Keb’ Mo’ Rep. John Conyers shares a laugh with friend Quincy Jones (left) Academy Chair Emeritus Terry Lickona Photos: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com Photos: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com

6 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 7 Recording Arts Day 2007 Continued from page 7 Chicago Chapter Fights For Arts Education Event initiates discussion between members and state legislators With one musical voice, Chicago Educators Association and the Illinois Chapter members conveyed to state State Board of Education. legislators and officials the importance Singer/songwriter Alice Peacock of arts education programs. On May 2 in demonstrated firsthand what music pro- Springfield, Ill., the Chicago Chapter, in grams can do and wowed the audience

Rep. Adam Schiff (second from left) meets constituents The Academy’s partnership with the Illinois Arts Council, with her musical talent. Peacock also David Grossman, attorney Jay Cooper and TAG Strategic’s Ted Cohen Rep. Linda Sánchez hosted a reception to promote the highlighted to the group the importance importance of continued funding for of music education, noting that schools music education in Illinois state schools. with music programs have significantly Chapter members, Chapter Board higher graduation and attendance rates. members Lyndia Johnson, Rick Nielsen Peacock’s parting words can serve as and Rachel Barton Pine, Chapter President motivation for involvement in all states Alice Peacock, and Chapter Executive and at the national level: “I want to Director Tera Healy delivered their encourage all of you to look for oppor- message to Illinois education officials, tunities to increase arts education in including Illinois state Speaker of the public schools. We owe it to our children House Michael Madigan, that education to give them every experience and in the arts cultivates creativity and opportunity available to them, to allow innovation — vital for success in today’s them to excel not only in the arts and in Quincy Jones and Speaker of the House Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Nancy Pelosi Rep. Mary Bono and Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer complex and fast-changing economy. education, but also in life.” During the evening, Academy The Academy will work with mem- members interacted with other important bers of Congress to ensure that arts cultural organizations, including Arts education does not get pushed aside Council Executive Director Terry Scrogrum as Congress revisits the No Child Left and representatives from the Illinois Music Behind Act.

Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick, Chapter Governor), Peter Strand (Chapter Vice President), Michael Madigan (Illinois The Academy’s Wayne Zahner and Neil Portnow with state Speaker of the House), Shirley Madigan (chairwoman, Illinois Arts Council), Michael Freeman (Chapter Rep. Henry Waxman CeCe and BeBe Winans Trustee), and Tera Healy (Chapter Executive Director) Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage.com Photos: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com

8 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 9 music industry, including singer Patti Austin. Putting MusicFIRST, Coalition The discussion was designed to advance the campaign and educate key legislators Fights For Artist Royalties about the performance royalty issue. Academy seeks radio performance right Members of Congress in attendance were Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Reps. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.), Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.), and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), as well as Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein of the Federal Communications Commission. High-level congressional staff were also present to provide valuable input: Derrick Brent from the office of Sen. Barbara Boxer, Bruce Cohen of the Senate Judiciary Com- Martha Reeves meets Rep. John Conyers during the mittee, Alan Hoffman from the office of musicFIRST launch FCC’s Jonathan Adelstein, Rep. Joe Crowley, Rep. Linda Sánchez, Daryl Friedman, Patti Austin and Sen. Bob Sen. Joe Biden, Gene Smith from the Corker at The Academy’s briefing in Los Angeles Photo: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com office of Rep. Howard Berman and Shanna of Copyrights Marybeth Peters and Rep. Winters of the House Judiciary Committee. Paul Hodes (D-N.H.). Opposing payments On June 14, The Recording Academy, in Washington, The Academy called for The launch of the coalition saw a flurry to artists was Charles Warfield, representing along with other major music organiza- action at its GRAMMYs on the Hill event. of activity in Washington, including the National Association of Broadcasters. tions, launched the musicFIRST Coalition Today, with the launch of the musicFIRST congressional and media meetings with Moore, who began his career 45 to begin the campaign to secure a Coalition, that effort moves into high gear. legendary singer Martha Reeves, former years ago as part of the duo Sam & terrestrial radio performance right for “And make no mistake, with our Washington, D.C. Chapter board member Dave, noted, “While my records [such as sound recordings. membership of both artists and songwriters, Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’”] Sound recordings are the only copy- we will not allow the discussion to turn into representatives from each coalition partner continue to bring joy to music lovers righted work that can be performed without a zero-sum game, pitting one against the organization. Additionally, more than 100 worldwide, and continue to help the compensating the creator or copyright other. Current songwriter royalties should artists have joined the “Founders List” of radio business become a $20 billion owner. Therefore, over-the-air radio stations and will be protected. A new performance the coalition, including Recording Academy industry, I struggle to make a living. can play any record on the air without royalty for artists must be in addition to leaders Cathy Fink, Jimmy Jam, Dave Koz, These recordings are my legacy. They paying the artist who created it. In every that paid to writers.” Keb’ Mo’, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Thievery deserve to be protected with a perform- other developed country in the world Following the creation of a performance Corporation, Gerald Veasley and Suzanne ance right.” (and domestically on cable, satellite radio right, the creators of sound recordings Vega, among others. In addition to The Recording Academy, and the Internet), artists are compensated would begin to collect hundreds of millions Chaired by Rep. Berman (D-Calif.), which holds a seat on the coalition’s for the playing of their records. MusicFIRST of dollars in royalties, as well as royalties one of Congress’ most consistent sup- executive committee, the musicFIRST (Fairness in Radio Starting Today) seeks from international airplay. Currently, porters of music creator rights, the House organizations include American Association to end this unfair exemption for corpo- royalties collected abroad for airplay Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, of Independent Music, American rate radio. of American artists are not shared with and Intellectual Property held a hearing Federation of Musicians, Christian Music “As we celebrate 50 years of the those artists since the United States does on July 31 to address the radio royalty Trade Association, The Latin Recording GRAMMY Awards, it is important to note not have a reciprocal right. issue. At the request of The Recording Academy, Music Managers Forum-USA, that artists have sought fair compensation Months before the official launch of Academy, legendary recording artists Recording Artists’ Coalition, Recording from radio for each of those 50 years,” musicFIRST, The Recording Academy Sam Moore and Judy Collins testified Industry Association of America, said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The hosted a briefing in Los Angeles with on behalf of artists’ rights. Also support- SoundExchange and the Vocal Group Recording Academy. “Three years ago leading members of Congress and the ing the royalty for artists were Register Hall of Fame.

10 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 11 Academy’s Advocacy department and its MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP GRAMMY Music & Technology Producers & Engineers Wing. RETREAT PARTICIPANTS Many of the executives were meeting Gary Arnold, senior vice president of entertainment, Leadership Retreat Builds Consensus face-to-face for the first time, and they Best Buy Corporation engaged in honest and open dialogue Pete Baltaxe, director of worldwide digital music, Unique summit at Skywalker Ranch produces guiding principles Amazon.com about the current challenges and potential Rio Caraeff, executive vice president of Elabs, At a gathering once thought impossi- significant time to this first-of-its-kind solutions existing in the music-technology Universal Music Ted Cohen, managing partner, TAG Strategic ble, The Recording Academy convened discussion. Executives from digital music marketplace. In addition, the participants Michael Downing, CEO, GoFish CEO-level executives from both the services such as Rhapsody, Napster, contributed to several guiding philosophies, Maureen Droney, Executive Director of the Producers & Engineers Wing, The Recording Academy music and technology sectors for an eMusic, SNOCAP and Pandora; technology which formed the basis of The Academy’s Ronnie Dunn, artist/songwriter, Brooks & Dunn unprecedented summit to address critical manufacturers such as Microsoft and “GRAMMY Music & Technology Principles.” Daryl Friedman, Vice President of Advocacy & issues affecting both industries. SanDisk; retailers including Best Buy and The principles were announced by Government Relations, The Recording Academy Chris Gorog, chairman & CEO, Napster The Music & Technology Leadership Amazon; major and independent music Portnow before an audience of congres- Thomas Hesse, president of global digital business, Retreat (part of the GRAMMY Industry publishers; and all four major music labels sional and music industry leaders at Sony BMG Jimmy Jam, producer/songwriter, Flyte Tyme Roundtable series) was held at George came to Skywalker Ranch for the retreat. the 2007 GRAMMYs on the Hill dinner Leslie Ann Jones, director of music recording & Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch on July 19 and Additionally, accomplished music creators (see “Sound Policy” on page 16 for scoring, Skywalker Sound Joe Kennedy, CEO, Pandora 20. The retreat was a result of ongoing Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn), pro- more information). Michael Nash, senior vice president of Internet strategy efforts by The Academy to affect a “truce” ducer/songwriter Jimmy Jam, Leslie Ann Retreat participant Rusty Rueff of & business development, Warner Music Group between the music and technology indus- Jones of Skywalker Sound, and producer SNOCAP noted, “The retreat was a David Pakman, president & CEO, eMusic Richard Perna, co-chief executive officer, tries, a policy first proposed in 2006 by Phil Ramone took part in the retreat. The successful and worthwhile endeavor for Evergreen Copyrights Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow at retreat was facilitated by music technology those of us working to advance the legal Neil Portnow, President/CEO, The Recording Academy Phil Ramone, producer, Phil Ramone Inc. Washington’s GRAMMYs on the Hill dinner. guru Ted Cohen and digital entertainment digital music marketplace. The Recording David Renzer, chairman & CEO, Universal Portnow’s vision was realized some attorney Bobby Rosenbloum. Antitrust Academy is to be commended for their Music Publishing Bobby Rosenbloum, entertainment attorney, months later as presidents, CEOs and attorney Stuart Plunkett also attended. efforts to bridge the gap between two Greenberg Traurig other high-level business leaders dedicated The retreat was produced by The industries that are so interdependent and Rusty Rueff, CEO, SNOCAP Daniel Schreiber, senior vice president of audio/ have so much at stake.” video, SanDisk Legislation and litigation will no doubt Daniel Sheeran, senior vice president of music & video, RealNetworks Inc. continue, but leaders of the music and Ann Sweeney, executive vice president, Warner/Chappell technology businesses now have a frame- Chip Wood, senior director of business development & strategy, Microsoft work for building consensus, and improving Barney Wragg, global head of digital music, EMI the marketplace for music makers and music fans.

Standing, l-r: Daryl Friedman, Richard Perna, David Pakman, Ted Cohen, Leslie Ann Jones, Joe Kennedy, Rusty Rueff and Chris Gorog. Seated, l-r: Ann Sweeney, Phil Ramone and Neil Portnow David Renzer with Chris Gorog Neil Portnow, Ronnie Dunn, J.W. Dunn and Bobby Rosenbloum

12 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 13 Recording Academy Members Advocacy Roll Call Testify Before Congress Policy briefs for the music community Insurance Parity Bill Championed By spaces” are valid, resulting in slowed Judy Collins, Cathy Fink and Sam Moore speak out for artists’ rights MusiCares Passes Both House And progress for three Academy-opposed Senate Committees bills. The bills would seek to rush approval Mental health parity made it through for new portable consumer devices that its checkups when HR 1424 (Paul Wellstone would use the wireless spectrum currently Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act used by the concert industry for mics of 2007) was cleared by the House Energy and monitors. The Academy and many and Commerce Committee on Oct. 16 by other music organizations oppose the a vote of 32–13. The bill also received bills because of concerns that new hand- approval from the House Ways and Means held devices would cause interference Committee on Sept. 26, approved by a at live concerts. vote of 27–17, and the Education and Labor Committee by a vote of 33–9. The Lyrics Make Front-Page News bill now needs to be considered by the On Sept. 25, the House Subcommittee full House. The Senate passed its version on Commerce, Trade and Consumer of the legislation, S 558, on Sept. 18 by Protection heard testimony from 13 a voice vote. The House Mental Health witnesses on how, as Universal Music Academy members Sam Moore (left) and Judy Collins (right) testify before Congress on behalf of artist royalties. Charles Warfield (center), representing the National Association of Broadcasters, opposed the artists Parity bill is more comprehensive than Group’s Doug Morris put it, the “B-, H- Photo: Ken Cedeno the Senate measure. If the bill clears and N-words” in hip-hop lyrics may impact the House, the differences between the society. Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Artists are in front of audiences for a testified in favor of ending the terrestrial House and Senate versions will need to Bronfman Jr. testified that Warner complies living, but recently, leading Academy broadcaster exemption (allowing over- be reconciled in conference committee. with labeling restrictions, but does not cen- members appeared before a different the-air radio stations to use sound record- sor the music they release. Rapper Percy audience — members of Congress. ings without compensation to artists). Progress Made On “White Spaces” Issue “Master P” Miller said that he wants to be Cathy Fink, a Recording Academy Trustee The hearing was a strong start for the An FCC study released July 31 con- a part of the solution and not the problem from Washington, D.C., and GRAMMY- musicFIRST campaign to protect music firmed that concerns raised by a coalition going forward. Rep. Marsha Blackburn winning recording artist, testified before copyrights (see story on page 10). of music organizations, including The (R-Tenn.) commented that although she the U.S. House Committee on Small Recording Academy, with regard to new may think that some lyrics are “filth,” Business on June 28. Her testimony, devices intended to use wireless “white regulating content is a slippery slope. supporting the fair market rates for music set by a copyright royalty body, followed an e-mail campaign by more than 3,000 music creators who petitioned Congress More Information @ GRAMMY.com to support the rates. Judy Collins and Sam Moore, Academy GRAMMY.com is the best real-time source of information on Recording Academy members and GRAMMY-winning artists, initiatives and news, as well as up-to-the-minute stories affecting the industry, testified for a Subcommittee on Courts, technology and artists. Go to www.grammy.com/news and click on the “Advocacy” the Internet, and Intellectual Property and “ArtsWatch” links for the latest stories, and www.grammy.com/action for hearing titled “Ensuring Artists Fair Recording Academy Trustee Cathy Fink testifies before Congress about the value of music tools to make your opinions heard on Capitol Hill.

Compensation” on July 31. The artists Photo: Ken Cedeno

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concern is paramount in our minds and digital entertainment attorney Bobby Sound Policy is a regular column by Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow certainly is not easy or simple to address. Rosenbloum — and, I should disclose, on Recording Arts issues. The following is a transcript of Portnow’s keynote address at You should also know that technology under the watchful eye of an antitrust GRAMMYs on the Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 5, 2007. entrepreneurs and music industry leaders attorney — the participants set out to How does it feel to turn 50? For some are working together each day to solve find common ground. in the room, it may be a fond memory. these issues and hasten the digital transi- Presidents, CEOs and other high-level For The Recording Academy and the tion. And I’d like to share with you — leaders dedicated significant time to this GRAMMY Awards, on our 50th anniversary, publicly for the first time — one such unprecedented discussion. Executives we’re using the tagline: “For some it’s a place where this occurred at an entirely from digital music services such as milestone — but we’re just getting started.” new level. Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, SNOCAP To a large extent, what that means to Last year at this podium, I spoke about and Pandora; from technology manufac- us is looking ahead to the next 50 years, the so-called music and technology war. turers such as Microsoft and SanDisk; and that includes preparing to turn over Rhetorical battles were creating an envi- from retailers including Best Buy and the reins to the next generation. And for ronment in which cooperation was difficult. Amazon; from major and independent that next generation of music makers, I called for a truce, and offered The music publishers; and from all four major creators, executives, legislators and fans, Recording Academy as the facilitator of labels came to Skywalker for the retreat. these next 50 years will define the future a high-level summit between music and Many of these executives were meet- of the music industry and, indeed, the technology leaders. ing face-to-face for the first time and to future of our entire cultural landscape. Photo: Douglas A. Sonders/WireImage.com That summit actually took place this us, that alone was important. That they As I travel, I meet students from our Signature Schools, each of whom will summer — at George Lucas’ Skywalker engaged in such an honest and open GRAMMY Signature Schools from all receive a podcast of these remarks. Ranch in Marin County, Calif. Why at dialogue was even more fulfilling. That across the country and I can tell you, they I know to many of you in high school Skywalker? No, it wasn’t because each they all agreed to continue the discus- make me very optimistic about the future music programs, it looks like we don’t have side saw the other as the evil empire. sion beyond the retreat was gratifying all of the music industry. They are bright, a clue. Technology is changing faster than It was because Lucas’ operation is one the more. But perhaps paramount were passionate and, who knows, maybe one we can manage it, and you — the young that seamlessly — you might even say their contributions to several guiding of them even dreams of growing up to music lovers — have mastered it far better “magically” — melds content and tech- philosophies, which we’re calling the be a music lobbyist. than we have. It may even appear as if nology to produce results that are at once GRAMMY Music & Technology Principles. For all these reasons, I want to partic- we are fighting new technologies, trying artistic, popular — and profitable. These include: ularly recognize our guests from Chesnee to hold them back. And I can certainly Sitting at a conference table in the First and foremost, music creators are High School’s music department, whom understand how it might look that way. cavernous Skywalker soundstage where the foundation of the music business you just met. To them I say, keep up the But let me assure you that every music so many innovative films were scored, we and must be adequately compensated great work, use this grant and recognition industry leader in this room, every member were inspired by what can happen when regardless of the technology. We must wisely, and know that the current generation of Congress here tonight, every technol- music and technology work together ensure that whatever technology is used of music leaders is relying on you to carry ogist present, and every legislative staffer toward a common goal. to bring music to the public, creators are the future of our business to even greater here with us, is working as hard as they So, we gathered our participants for paid, period. heights. As I add my personal congratu- can to prepare for and adjust to the new a two-day retreat. To keep us honest, we Similarly, meeting the needs of lations to each of our GRAMMYs on world of music. mixed in four music creators: Ronnie Dunn consumers is critical, and the music and the Hill honorees for their impressive We may not always get it right. But our of Brooks & Dunn, Leslie Ann Jones of technology industries must provide a achievements that have allowed all of our overriding concern is a noble one — pro- Skywalker Sound, and two of the industry’s wide array of business models that appeal lives to be enriched through music, I’d like tecting the intellectual property of music most successful producers — who are to consumers and value compensation to direct my comments tonight to music makers and copyright owners so that music here with us tonight — Jimmy Jam and to creators and copyright owners. students everywhere, and particularly to creation can and will continue. And if it Phil Ramone. Ultimately, consumers will tell us how they the music students of Chesnee High School appears that we are treading too slowly Guided by our expert moderators, wish to enjoy music. Our job is to provide and the students from all of our GRAMMY into the new world, it is because that technology guru Ted Cohen and Continued on page 18

16 CAPITOL TRACKS CAPITOL TRACKS 17 view from SOUNDSOUND POLICY view NATIONAL ACADEMY OF the hill RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC. National Officers Continued from page 17 Chair Jimmy Jam them with legitimate choices that value sectors can both benefit as the business A Demotion Of The Vice Chair creators’ rights. grows. Perhaps the biggest disservice of Neil Tesser Third, new technologies are essential to the rhetoric wars is framing the debate as “Promotion” Fallacy Secretary/Treasurer Richard Perna the future of the music business, therefore though if content wins, technology loses by Daryl P. Friedman Chair Emeritus an environment for experimentation and and vice versa. The leaders at our retreat Terry Lickona innovation — that respects copyright and understood that this truly can be a win- As you read about the important President/CEO Neil Portnow music creators — should be fostered. win game. launch of the musicFIRST campaign (see page 10), I’d like to give you a Content providers must give entrepreneurs Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Advocacy Advisors the freedom to explore new and untested continued dialogue among music and glimpse of how the battle is playing out Legislative Consultant, Greenberg Traurig business models — but in return, those technology leaders is essential to facili- on Capitol Hill. Corporate radio simply Diane Blagman cannot justify its decades-old free pass Advocacy Committee Chair innovations must build in an appreciation tating growth in the marketplace. That Gerald Veasley and respect of copyright. these very busy leaders of their industries that allows it to broadcast sound General Counsel Fourth, interoperability across hardware left the retreat committed to continuing recordings without compensation. So Joel Katz and services is essential to the consumer the dialogue is perhaps the most gratifying broadcasters are shopping a fictional National Legal Counsel Chuck Ortner experience and should be a priority in the principle of all. argument in the halls of Congress: Deputy General Counsel digital music space. We cannot continue Now, we realize that these principles radio shouldn’t have to pay artists Bobby Rosenbloum to frustrate and confuse our customers. are just a first step in greater cooperation because it “promotes” artists. They know any DVD they buy plays on between the music and technology sectors. So far, Congress doesn’t seem to For more information, please contact The Academy’s office of Advocacy & Government Relations: every DVD player, and every CD plays There will continue to be hurdles and buy it, and with good reason. First, the Vice President on every CD player. Music files must do challenges ahead as we adapt to the new majority of radio airplay is no longer Daryl P. Friedman the same. marketplace. But I have great respect for current music and oldies stations move Manager, Advocacy & Government Relations April Canter Fifth, the best defense against music these leaders who came to Skywalker to scant product. Secondly, while radio has piracy is a vibrant, complete and legal build consensus, and I believe the entire grown (thanks to music) to a $20 billion 529 14th St. NW, Ste. 840, Washington, D.C. 20045 digital marketplace. Yes, legislation, liti- industry should follow their example and business, record sales are falling, again tel: 202.662.1285 • fax: 202.662.1342 gation and education all play important the standards they have set forth. [email protected] debunking radio’s effect in boosting roles. But without giving the consumer So, to the music students listening: sales. Third, Internet, cable and satellite www.grammy.com/advocacy legal options that provide the same deep Know that we are working to create an radio all pay royalties to artists. Any catalogue as pirate sites, we will never environment for music that recognizes the promotional effect of AM/FM is surely solve the problem of piracy. value of both creators and consumers, an exceeded by the newer, more diverse Sixth, the industry must make faster environment that rejects a winner-take-all technologies. Why should big corporate rights clearances a higher priority in order approach, and one that encourages inno- Capitol radio get a free pass? to grow the legal digital distribution of vation and experimentation. Even though ® music and to more effectively compete the music industry you will manage will We should never allow a supposed Tracks with the volume of titles available through look very different from the one we have “promotional” effect to substitute for illegitimate sources. Now, we all recognize today, these concepts will remain constant. fair compensation to music creators. Editors that music licensing is complicated by Our generation will do its part to live And yet that is what radio has been Jennifer Cebra nature, and streamlining the process would by the GRAMMY Music & Technology doing for years — broadcasting any David Konjoyan help grow the business. Since the retreat, Principles, and we hope yours will too. sound recordings it chooses, selling ads Art Direction and Design rights owners already have started to We’re counting on all of you to ensure around the music to earn billions, and Top Design / Shachar Lavi compile a “roadmap” document to make that in another 50 years, the GRAMMYs’ not paying artists one cent. So when [www.topdesign.com] radio lobbyists say they’re doing artists the process clearer. centennial will be a time to rejoice and Pre-Press and Printing Seventh, the music economy is not a celebrate a music industry and a culture a favor, well “thank you,” but we’ll take Challenge Graphics / Tara Curtis zero-sum game; music and technology that we all can be proud of. fair compensation instead. ©2007 The Recording Academy®. All rights reserved.

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