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Read Chappell Roan’s full Grammy speech taking on record labels

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During her acceptance speech for the New Artist Award at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday, Chappell Roan urged recording companies to treat their artists fairly.

Last year, Roan gained widespread recognition through songs like “Good Luck, Babe!”, “Hot to Go!” and “Pink Pony Club”. This year, she has been nominated for six Grammys, encompassing categories such as pop solo performance and pop vocal album. Earlier in the awards ceremony, Roan and her troupe of western-style clowns and scarecrow dancers graced the stage to perform “Pink Pony Club”, a song that pays tribute to the vibrant queer nightlife scene in West Hollywood.

Even though Roan was acknowledged as a fresh artist, she was signed to Atlantic Records when she was still a teenager, which led her to relocate to L.A. in 2018. Unfortunately, the label released her from their roster after her initial output didn’t instantly connect with listeners. This experience is reflected in some of the things she discussed during her speech. Here’s the full transcript: [Speech details]

I’d like to express my gratitude to my fellow nominees whose music provided the soundtrack of my past year. The Brat Awards night was undoubtedly the highlight of my year. A big thank you goes out to everyone who listened and supported me to get me where I am today. Special mention to Dan [Danniel Nigro] and Island Records, Amusement Records, my friends, family, and most importantly, Papa Chappell, whom I’m named after.

If one day I were fortunate enough to receive a Grammy and find myself on stage surrounded by the music industry’s heavyweights, I would seize the opportunity to call for record labels to ensure fair compensation and healthcare benefits for artists, particularly those at the beginning of their careers. Having been signed at a young age, I experienced firsthand the challenges that come with limited work experience and being dropped without any safety net. Like many others, I struggled to secure employment during the pandemic and couldn’t afford health insurance.

Feeling deeply invested in my art was shattered when I was let down by the industry, betrayed by its indifference towards artist’s well-being, and dehumanized due to lack of access to healthcare. If record labels had prioritized artists’ health, they could have ensured that I received care from a company I dedicated my life to serving. Therefore, it is crucial for record labels to recognize their artists as valuable employees by offering fair wages, health insurance, and protection. Record labels, we pour our heart and soul into your vision; the question remains: do you value us in return?

Thank you.

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2025-02-03 07:01

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