Natalie Grant and Matt Maher Address Tennessee House Of Representatives

Recording Academy^® Nashville Chapter Governors Natalie Grant and Matt Maher addressed the Tennessee House of Representatives on behalf of the Recording Academy and Human Artistry Campaign in support of the ELVIS Act. The ELVIS Act is the first bill in the nation with a focus on safeguarding the core elements of artistic identity: voices and likenesses from harmful and unethical AI-generated deepfakes that are becoming more prevalent.

(L-R) RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier, Recording Academy Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer Todd Dupler, Singer-Songwriter Natalie Grant, Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Executive Director Alicia Warwick, and RIAA SVP of Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Krimmel Jones attend ELVIS Act Advocacy Day at the Cordell Hull State Office Building on February 27, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Supporting the ELVIS Act, Grant addressed the Tennessee House of Representatives, stating the bill is important to faith-based artists such as herself. Without it, Grant explained that her voice could be used to say something in opposition to her beliefs, values, and the message she has spread for the last 25 years.

(Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

“It was a privilege to speak about the ELVIS Act,” shares Grant. “Today was a big step forward in protecting songwriters and creators, ensuring that every individual has the right to control their unique God-given qualities.”

Matt Maher also addressed the House stating, "So honored to address the Tennessee Senate Commerce Committee on behalf of the @recordingacademy and the @humanartistrycampaign in support of #theElvisAct. This bill includes protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence.

Tennessee was the first State to pass image and likeness protections for artists in the 80’s, and once again, Tennessee is leading the nation by adding a creator’s voice. This is a big step forward in protecting songwriters and creators. Im grateful for the hard work and bipartisan commitment to this act under the leadership of Governor Bill Lee, House Majority Leader William Lamberth, and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson."

For more information, go to www.recordingacademy.com, www.humanartistrycampaign.com, or click HERE.

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