The GRAMMYs: Spotlight on Membership, Awards, and Advocacy at the Recording Academy

From executive boardrooms to artist green rooms, few understand the inner mechanics of the music industry like Nick Cucci of the Recording Academy’s New York Chapter (GRAMMYs). In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Cucci unpacks the forces shaping today’s industry—from advocacy and artist development to the evolving role of major institutions like the Recording Academy. With his unique perspective at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community, this session dives into what’s driving the next generation of music professionals, the shifting power dynamics behind recognition and representation, and how creators can better navigate the business behind the art.