GRAMMYS ON THE HILL® MARKS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.Recording Academy

WHAT: GRAMMYS On The Hill®, the Recording Academy®'s signature event in Washington, D.C., will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration with the GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards on Tuesday, April 21, where this year's honorees will be recognized for their leadership and commitment to advancing the music community and the broader creative ecosystem.

On Wednesday, April 22, GRAMMYS On The Hill Advocacy Day will bring GRAMMY winners and nominees, songwriters, producers, and other music advocates to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and discuss one of the most pressing issues facing creators today: the impact of artificial intelligence on the music community.

The initiative will conclude on Thursday, April 23, with the third annual GRAMMYS On The Hill Future Forum, a conference exploring how music strengthens cities and communities, the role of music education in preparing the next generation for success, and how artists can navigate the evolving AI landscape. The Future Forum will also feature a candid conversation with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and YouTube Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen.

WHO: Congressional Honorees: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. María Salazar (R-FL)

Performances by: Israel Houghton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Molly Tuttle, students from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and more.

Joined by dozens of members of Congress, songwriters, producers, engineers and other music industry professionals.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 23, 2026

WHERE:

GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards
The Hamilton Live
600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

GRAMMYS On The Hill Advocacy Day
Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.

GRAMMYS On The Hill Future Forum
District Winery
385 Water St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

For additional event information or media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Media RSVP is required; access is not guaranteed.

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