On October 10th, I was honored to join fellow Recording Academy artist advocates for Music Advocacy Day, visiting Senator Chris Coons’ office to speak up for the working musicians and creators who help shape our communities. Together, we advocated for fair compensation, protections against the unauthorized use of our voices and likenesses through AI, and greater bargaining power for independent artists.

As an independent artist, these issues are personal. Behind every song is someone investing their time, talent, and resources into work that deserves respect and protection. I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring that perspective to the conversation and help build a more sustainable future for music creators.

Our creativity has value. Our work deserves protection. Our voices deserve to be heard.