Cucci has more than 40 years’ experience in the music industry. Besides holding senior positions at Rough Trade Records, Columbia Records, RCA Records and MTV, he was instrumental in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Jessica Simpson, Dixie Chicks, Soul Asylum, Harry Connick Jr, Kate Bush, KISS, The Pixies, Lucinda Williams, Coheed & Cambria, The Offspring, Our Lady Peace and many more. During Cucci’s career, he has worked side-by-side with some of the most powerful and influential executives and artists in the industry. Before joining the Recording Academy’s New York Chapter, he was Executive Director of LifeBeat-Music Fights HIV/AIDS, a nationally prominent non-profit organization. Nick is now in his eleventh year at the Recording Academy.