The Recording Academy® Texas Chapter’s first bi-annual event, GRAMMYs At The Texas Capitol, took place yesterday, February 26, at the State’s Capitol. Approximately 30 participants lobbied on behalf of the membership including Chapter Trustee, Paul Wall, National Vice Chair of the Board Of Trustees, Christine Albert, Chapter Governor, Terry Lickona, as well as GRAMMY® winner Ray Benson, country music artists Jack Ingram and Josh Abbott, as well as NBC’s The Voice finalist, Nakia. The resolution in the Senate and House deemed February 26, 2013 as Texas GRAMMY Music Day. This special day was sponsored by Texas Senators: Robert Deuell (R) and Leticia Van de Putte (D), and Texas Representatives: Myra Crownover (R) and Ryan Guillen (D).
Led by group members Todd Dupler, Director of Government Relations for The Recording Academy; Advocacy Chair Tamera Bennett; Advocacy committee members R.C. Rondero de Mosier and Ricky Anderson; and Sr. Executive Director Theresa Jenkins—the Texas Chapter met with policy makers to lobby for economic development and support for Arts education in public schools. Additionally, the group raised awareness about The Recording Academy’s concern for Intellectual Property and Piracy issues in the state of Texas.
