Harvey Jay Mason Jr. (born June 3, 1968) is an American record producer, songwriter and film producer who has been chief executive officer (CEO) of the Recording Academy and MusiCares since 2021. [1]

May 21, 2021 · As Harvey Mason jr. stated during the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, he initially joined the Recording Academy so he could vote for himself. But this humble admission belies two decades as an outspoken champion and advocate for all music creators.

May 13, 2021 · The Recording Academy's Board of Trustees has appointed Harvey Mason jr., as the Academy's President/CEO, effective June 1. Mason has been in the position on an unpaid, interim basis since January 2020, prior to which he was Chair of the Academy's Board, a position he will now relinquish.

With Final Round GRAMMY Voting coming to a close, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. is looking forward to the GRAMMYs' return to L.A., making the Academy even more diverse and equitable, and building reach-for-the-sky initiatives in 2023 and beyond.

Oct 16, 2023 · The 66th Grammy Awards will mark CEO Harvey Mason Jr.’s fourth at the helm since he took over following chief executive Deborah Dugan’s abrupt firing just weeks before the 2020 ceremonies....

Oct 9, 2023 · Mason jr. and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken presented iconic musician Quincy Jones, a 28-time Grammy winner, the first-ever Peace through Music Award at the event.

2 days ago · But for Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and the executive producer of the Grammy Awards Ben Winston, there was no other option. The show would go on.

Harvey Mason jr. serves as CEO of the Recording Academy®. Mason was initially named Interim President & CEO in January 2020 while serving as Chair of the Academy's Board of Trustees. After a global search, he was named CEO in June 2021.

Jan 13, 2025 · The 2025 Grammy Awards will proceed as planned on February 2, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told members in a letter Monday morning, assuring that the show will go on at Crypto.com Arena ...

1 day ago · Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took to the stage to speak about the work the organization has done in recent years to diversify and provide transparency in how it gives out awards. "What we all want is an organization dedicated to the well-being of all music makers and one that reflects the entire music community, for now and for future ...