Recording Academy interim chief Harvey Mason Jr. issued the following missive to members, which is presented as a clarification of the Grammy voting process in the wake of claims brought by ousted Grammy boss Deborah Dugan, among others.
I’m sure you’ve all seen the misleading reports bringing our voting process into question. The accusations are deeply unsettling and are just not right. It’s not fair to all the amazing artists who have won GRAMMY awards in the past and the ones who will win them on Sunday. It’s also not fair to the artists and other people in our music community who volunteer countless hours on committees reviewing nominations. Don’t let anyone cheapen or take away from what you have achieved—and what you give to the industry in your service. Here are some actual facts about the process in case you are asked about it in the days ahead:
Thank you for your continued support and service to our music community, and for helping people understand this process. We look forward to seeing you this weekend and celebrating our deserving winners on Music’s Biggest Night.
Harvey Mason Jr.
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