2022-2023 National Board of Trustees
Announcing the newly elected Board of Trustees to The Recording Academy! This diverse group of leaders have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to our creative community and will work to ensure the Recording Academy continues its evolution into an organization that works year-round to serve the music community, rightfully promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fight for creators' rights, protect music people in need, preserve music’s history, and invest in its future.
See the list of newly elected or re-elected Board of Trustees below:
2022-2023 National Board of Trustees
*elected this year to their 1st or 2nd term
National Officers
Tammy Hurt - Chair
Rico Love - Vice Chair
Om'Mas Keith - Secretary/Treasurer
Christine Albert - Chair Emeritus
Trustees
Yolanda Adams*
Chuck Ainlay*
Cheche Alara
Maria Elisa Ayerbe
Nabil Ayers*
Larry Batiste
Marcus Baylor
Jennifer Blakeman*
Evan Bogart
Bun B
Ferddy Calderon
Alex Chávez*
Dave Cobb
Beth Cohen
Samantha Cox
Doug Emery*
Anna Frick
EJ Gaines*
Kennard Garrett
Tracy Gershon
Chelsey Green*
David Gross
Jordan Hamlin*
Jennifer Hanson
David "Swagg" Harris
J. Ivy
Terry Jones*
Andrew Joslyn*
Thom "TK" Kidd*
Angélique Kidjo
Mike Knobloch*
John Legend*
Susan Marshall
Julia Michels
PJ Morton*
Natalia Ramírez*
Michael Romanowski*
Von Vargas*
Gebre Waddell*
We congratulate all officers dedicated to serving their fellow music professionals and the entire music community.
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Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell bluntly warned Republican senators in a private meeting not to sign on to a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley aimed at limiting corporate money bankrolling high-powered outside groups, telling them that many of them won their seats thanks to the powerful super PAC the Kentucky Republican has long controlled.
According to multiple sources familiar with the Tuesday lunch meeting, McConnell warned GOP senators that they could face “incoming” from the “center-right” if they signed onto Hawley’s bill. He also read off a list of Senators who won their races amid heavy financial support from the Senate Leadership Fund, an outside group tied to the GOP leader that spends big on TV ads in battleground Senate races. On that list of senators: Hawley himself, according to sources familiar with the matter.
McConnell has long been a chief opponent of tighter campaign finance restrictions. But there’s also no love lost between McConnell and Hawley, who has long criticized the GOP leader and has repeatedly called for new leadership atop their conference. Just on Tuesday, Hawley told CNN that it was “mistake” for McConnell to be “standing with” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, in their push to tie Ukraine aid to an Israel funding package.
Hawley’s new bill, called the Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act, is aimed at reversing the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision that loosened campaign finance laws – an effort that aligns the conservative Missouri Republican with many Democrats. Hawley’s bill would ban publicly traded corporations from making independent expenditures and political advertisements – and ban those publicly traded companies from giving money to super PACs.
In an interview, Hawley defended his bill and said that corporate influence should be limited in elections.
“I think that’s wrong,” Hawley told CNN. “I think it’s wrong as an original matter. I think it’s warping our politics, and I see no reason for conservatives to defend it. It’s wrong as a matter of the original meaning of the Constitution. It is bad for our elections. It’s bad for our voters. And I just think on principle, we ought to be concerned.”
According to a list of Senators obtained by CNN, McConnell singled out a number of lawmakers who benefited from his outside group over the last three cycles: Mike Braun of Indiana, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Susan Collins of Maine, Steve Daines of Montana, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Katie Britt of Alabama, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Eric Schmitt of Missouri, Ted Budd of North Carolina, JD Vance of Ohio and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin.
In 2018, Hawley benefited from more than $20 million from McConnell’s group.
McConnell’s office declined to comment.
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I wrote the full parody to Ready For This in the Role Reversal AU because I wanted to lol.
Transcription below.
Ready For This (Role Reversal AU parody)
Alastor: Have you ever wanted something
That was so clear in your mind that you could taste it?
Susan: You mean like ice cream you get for a friend?
Alastor: Ha! No.
It's a feeling like a rumbling in your gut
That you could finally be faced with
A million greedy faces, I guess what I mean to say is
For the first time in my life
I might have to be ready for this
Ready to be the one who's leading from the front
Couldn’t do it on my own
And history has shown
Legends cannot win wars alone
The burden is a bit too heavy
So I need to be ready for this
Have you ever felt like you're willing to kill
To save the people on your own team?
Susan: I don’t know, seems a bit extreme…
Alastor: Not to me!
'Cause right now, we need a leader
And it seems to be that
Charlie is forcing me to be that
because she’s pissy
So who's with me?
Wouldn't it just be swell to see more of Hell?
Join up now if you like travel
Come on girls, prepare for battle!
Lotta sights to see en route to the hotel
Not to mention all of the glory!
Yes indeed, your enemies will cower
And heads will be severed!
Charlie: You’ll make a bunch of brand new friends!
Alastor: Whatever.
Exorcists: New friends!?
I'm in
Oh whoa
I’m so lonely
It's time now to act
They're on the attack
When they move to strike
Just know we’ve got your back!
We'll follow your lead
We're eager to see
everyone we meet
On the hellish retreat!
From this moment on, you can count us in
To be organized and disciplined
Our thirst for justice
keeps us strong, fierce, and brave
So I say, "Ho hey! Let’s join in his crusade!"
Alastor: Now thats the spirit! Can we amp it up?
Vaggie: Oh, don’t mind their hesitation, that’s just their new inclination
Alastor: But I can awaken their bloodlust!
Vaggie: Careful, kid. Don’t push your luck!
Alastor: Fair enough…
Alastor and Vaggie: We're super duper grateful
To have you gals aboard
Exorcists: We can’t wait to hug an overlord! (Alastor: Yeah, sure...)
Alastor: For the first time in my life
Maybe I can be ready for this
I can be the marshal leading the parade
I can come into my own
And I think I've always known
My destiny could never be postponed
When they come for the hotel
I’ll give em hell cuz I’m ready for this!
Vaggie: They're dancing along?
They're singing his song!?
Charlie: Surprised?
Why, I knew he could do it all along!
Charlie and Vaggie: He’s bound to be redeemed, the dream has a chance!
Though he seemed hopeless at first glance…
Charlie: He’s filled with potential that I could guide!
Vaggie: Fine, I’m in.
Charlie and Vaggie: Stick with him, he will surely see the light!
All: For the first time in our lives
We know that we are ready for this
Vaggie: We’ll show them we can forgive and forget!
All: It's time to lend a hand
Alastor: It is time to take a stand! (Exorcists: Woohoo!)
Against overlords and their deadly threat!
All: We can provide your support
The time has come to stop a war
Defend your home, we're ready for...
THIS!
Alastor: I really hope that they’re ready for this...
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Big grumpy bear - Christmas snippet
Summary: He’s grumpy. You are sweet. A match made in heaven.
Pairing: Alpha!Walter Marshall x OmegaReader
Warnings: a/b/o, a/b/o dynamics, grumpy alpha, tooth-rooting fluff, pregnant reader, overprotective alpha
Big grumpy bear masterlist
“What is this?“ Walter grumbles under his breath as he enters your office. There is a huge bouquet of roses on your desk. “Why are there roses on your desk? I got you a…” He inhales sharply as the poinsettia plant he gifted to you now stands on the windowsill. “Why did you move the plant I bought for you?”
“Uh-it needs bright daylight, alpha,” you giggle as he seems to be jealous of whoever gifted the roses to you. “You want it to survive, right?”
“Sure…sure,” he says but eyes the roses with darkened eyes. “Who gave you these?”
You’d love to tease your alpha and make him jealous but you show mercy and tell him the truth.
“Oh, these are for Susan, but she’s allergic and gave them to me,” you explain. “She didn’t want to throw them away.”
“Susan. Hmm…” Walter considers your answer. He watches you like he does with a perpetrator. Arms crossed over his wide chest, and with a grumpy expression, he watches you watching him. “That true – or did that douche not get the message last time?”
“Walter,” you purr his name as you slowly get up from your chair. His eyes immediately drop to your middle to watch you run your hand over your swollen belly, “I think everyone knows that you laid claim on me and that I love you.”
“Good,” he clears his throat. His shoulders relax and his features soften as he looks you up and down. “Your belly got bigger again.”
This time, you cross your arms over your chest, and huff. “He’s huge, like his daddy. What can I do? The baby always wants to eat. I’m hungry all the time.”
His eyes light up as you keep on talking about your baby. He hums and stuffs his hands in his pockets to search for the chocolate bar he got you on his way back to the office.
“I’ve got something for you,” he says and offers the chocolate bar to you. “It’s your favorite with chocolate-nougat cream filling, omega. Only for you.”
“Walter,” you suppress a giggle. “How about we have lunch together first? I’ll eat it for dessert.”
“I got lunch for you too, angel,” he crouches down to cup your belly with his large hands. Walter presses his ear to your belly and closes his eyes. “It’s waiting for you at my office. You can sit on the couch and enjoy your food.”
“You think of everything, huh?” You run your fingers through his luscious locks. “My alpha takes good care of me and our pup.”
He hums happily and enjoys your attention. The last weeks were stressful, to say the least. Case after case kept him away from you and your shared home for longer than he liked.
“I’m an attentive grump.”
“No, you’re my sweet grumpy bear,” you softly say. “Big. Strong. Sweet. Cuddly.”
Walter laughs at the last one. “Cuddly?”
“Yeah. You love to cuddle me,” you point out. “You always wrap your arms around me and nuzzle your face in my neck.”
He grins and nuzzles your belly. “Let’s go to my office. The food is calling your name, and I guess little Walter is hungry too.”
“Another bite, for me,” Walter whispers in your ear. He holds a slice of apple in front of your mouth, waiting for you to eat it. “You need fresh fruits and vegetables. Doctor’s order.”
You giggle and open your mouth. “For you.” You chew the apple while wiggling on Walter’s lap. He always wants you to sit on his lap to have you as close as possible. “Hmm, tastes great.”
“I told them that I need a few days off over Christmas,” Walter casually says. “I need to take care of my omega. We will have delicious food, and a lot of free time.”
“What about gifts?”
“We will have gifts too, Y/N,” he murmurs. “Lots of it.”
“I got something nice for you. I got it after my last ultra-sound. I swear it wasn't expensive.”
“A new sweater?”
“No. I won’t tell you, Walter. Not before Christmas morning!”
“Please tell me,” Walter whispers in your ear. “Omega, tell me…”
“Not a chance…”
“Walter, what are you up to?” You wonder why Walter wanted you to stand in front of the Christmas tree he bought and decorated. He didn’t allow you to lift a finger. “Alpha?”
“I-“ he clears his throat and snaps a few pictures with his phone. “Give me a moment to sort my thoughts.”
Walter walks toward you. He looks you all over, hums, and then he goes down on one knee.
“Angel, you are my sweet, annoying wonder. You just popped up in my life and never left.” He glances at his phone. “Wait…not…this sounded awful…crap.”
Your heart flutters with every word that leaves his lips. Walter stammers but tries to play it cool. “What I wanted to tell you is that you made me a better man, and I love you for it.”
“I love you too.”
“Wait, I’m not done,” he grunts as his knee hurts from kneeling so long. “I-I want more. You already wear my mark and carry my child. But I want you to wear one more thing.”
He gets a beautiful ring out of his pocket, hopefully looking up at you.
“Walter,” you sniffle and clap one hand over your mouth.
“I want you to wear my name…”
“What if I want you to wear mine?” He chuckles, and you laugh. “Of course, I want to wear your ring and your name.”
He exhales deeply. “Thank fuck.”
“Same, baby,” you offer your hand to let Walter put the ring on your finger. “I love it.”
Walter slowly gets up to cup your face and kiss you softly. “So, what is my gift? The one you were talking about the whole time.”
“I got it right here, Walter,” you grab his hand to place it on your belly. “Say hi to your baby boy and your baby girl.”
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Have you ever thought of what voice actors SDV bachelor/Bachelorettes would have? What about your farmer?
STARDEW VOICE ACTORS
Bachelors:
• Shane - Bojack Horseman. Bojack Horseman. (Will Arnet)
• Sebastian - Marshall lee. Adventure Time. (Donald Grover)
• Harvey - Joel Miller. The Last of Us. (Pedro Pascal)
• Elliott - Alucard. Castlevania. (James Callis)
• Sam - Prompto Argentum. Square Enix's Final Fantasy. (Robbie Daymond)
• Alex - Duncan. Total Drama Island. (Drew Nelson)
Bachelorettes:
• Haley - Regina George. Mean Girls. (Rachel Mcaddams)
• Maru - Sapphire. Steven Universe. (Erica Ruttrell)
• Penny - Miss Honey. Matilda. (Embeth Davidtz)
• Abigail - Kaitlin Ka. The Quarry. (Brenda Song)
• Leah - Megara. Hercules. (Susan Egan)
• Emily - Lola Bunny. The looney Tunes Show. (Kristen Wiig)
Farmers:
• Peaches - Belle. Beauty and the Beast. (Blanca Suárez)
• Apple- Haruka. Sailor Moon Eng. Dub. (Sarah Lafleur)
• Blueberry - Tiana. Princess and the Frog. (Anika Noni Rose)
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