What the Grammys reveal about music today (w/ Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.)

The Grammy Awards return next week at a pivotal moment for the music industry, one shaped by surging Latin artists, resurgent rock legends, and even charting AI acts. To unpack what will make this year’s broadcast distinctive, The Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. joins Rapid Response to share how Grammy winners are chosen, how the show navigates social action and potential boycotts, and how music both reflects and influences the broader business marketplace. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Harvey Mason jr. 01:15 Previewing the 2026 Grammy Awards 03:22 How the Grammys reflect the music industry 06:28 AI’s role in music creation and Grammy eligibility 08:39 Is rock music making a comeback? 09:45 The relationship between the Grammys and the Latin Grammys 13:32 Navigating politics at the Grammys 16:59 Is the music industry in a good place? 20:44 What's at stake for the music industry right now? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xeCvuJ... 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://rapidresponseshow.com ⚡JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn:   / 102897258   Facebook:   / rapidresponseshow   Instagram:   / rapidresponseshow   X:   / rapidresponsehq   TikTok:   / rapidresponseshow   💡ABOUT US The pace of change in our culture is unprecedented and shows no signs of slowing. So what is most important to pay attention to when striving to innovate, create, and lead? From the team behind Masters of Scale, Rapid Response features candid conversations with today's top business leaders (from companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Apple) navigating real-time challenges. Hosted by the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Bob Safian. With guests like Airbnb's Brian Chesky, celebrity chef José Andrés, and former Apple executive Angela Ahrendts, Rapid Response features recognized leaders and under-heard industry voices speaking candidly on their approach to the latest cultural shift. #business #businessnews #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #rapidresponse #businessleadership #leadership #leader #ceo #csuite #economy #grammys #grammys2026 #grammyawards #grammyawards2026 #music #musicindustry #music2026 #recordingacademy #aimusic #ai #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology