Recording Academy speaks ahead of 68th annual Grammy Awards

By Aderinola Abimbola

Harvey Mason, Jr., the president and chief executive officer of the Recording Academy, which presents the Grammy Awards has spoken ahead of the ceremony, revealing what to expect.

Mason reacted to the concerns of artists and individuals who spoke about the rise in fatal shootings in the United States. He noted that while they are excited for the ceremony, the audience should also prepare to receive a dose of medicine through the music and performances.

“You never know how it’s going to play out but the one thing, I think, we have, as an advantage to be honest, is the fact that musicians — we’re communicators. You’re going to hear and feel what’s going on in the world through the music. Maybe some people will choose to speak out about it, but you’re definitely going to feel it in the music, in the performance, in the passion that goes into the art,” he told CNN.

This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony features two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.