dear jay-z…….

DISCLAIMER: In no way, shape or form is this post a sign of disrespect towards Travis Kelce’s girlfriend.

Dear Jay-Z – mad props to you for standing up for your wife’s tremendous body of work. That was very commendable.

Besides the tremendously talented artists like your wife and Taylor Swift, there are tremendous artists in ALL idioms of music, especially independent music artists as well. These are people who give 1000% to the music that they write and create. As we’re moving more and more towards AI replacing the entertainment industry, the arts are becoming an endangered species. Symphony orchestras going bankrupt…..music and art continue to be the immediate school budget cuts. Although many pop and hip hop stars don’t have a music education background, music education in our schools needs more support than just a 20-second recognition at the Grammys.

There are incredibly talented independent artists all over the world, and idioms of music that have been slighted, reduced to “Awards presented prior to broadcast.” There are tremendously talented artists whose music deserves a higher level of respect and recognition. Here’s a few names off the top of my head:

John Schrader. Dara Tucker. Gussie Miller. Tanya Darling. Mocean Worker. Lindsay Webster. Mary Ann Redmond.

Please consider casting this much wider net for artists to be recognized for Album and Record of the Year, as these artists deserve the same recognition and consideration for their contributions in all styles of music.

I know that you probably will never see this post, as you’re a busy guy. As much as I enjoyed this year’s Grammy telecast, it was also a reminder of when viewers had the chance to see artists of many different genres during the broadcast.

Anyway, thank you again for holding the Grammy Awards accountable, and please continue to be a respected voice in the music industry. And by the way, a collaboration between T-Swift and Bey would definitely fill the musical void left by Prince and MJ never having the chance to work together. Just sayin’.

Sincerely,

Lane