Our Mission:
The Songwriters & Composers Wing <span class="text-grammy-purple">elevates</span>, <span class="text-grammy-purple">supports</span> and <span class="text-grammy-purple">advocates</span> on behalf of <span class="text-grammy-purple">all songwriters and composers</span> within the Recording Academy’s membership and the industry at large.
S&C Wing Honorary Chairs
S&C Wing Leadership Council
Recording Academy members have the power to transform the music industry. We welcome all eligible songwriters & composers to join the Academy in its mission to cultivate the well-being of the music community.
S&C Wing Membership
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If you are a current Recording Academy member and would like to join the S&C Wing, submit your updated credits by logging into your membership dashboard and clicking "Credit & Career Update" . Once submitted, please allow 8 weeks for review.
Songwriters & Composers Advocacy
Just as music begins with the song, music advocacy begins with the songwriter. Using the Academy’s voice in Washington and statehouses across the country, the Wing enlists its songwriter and composer members to fight to ensure fair compensation for every use.
Discover
Academy songwriters and composers have been active in Washington, making their case directly to Congressional leaders. See what they’ve been up to in the past – and how you can be part of the future.
Learn
The Songwriters & Composers Wing partners with the Recording Academy’s Advocacy Department to host a Virtual Town Hall for Songwriters titled “A Songwriters + Composers Town Hall: Threats & Opportunities for the Songwriting Community.” The program features four discussions focused on key challenges and opportunities facing today’s songwriting community, bringing together industry professionals and leading organizations alongside accomplished songwriters and creators for timely, informative conversations.
Act
Our action site connects you directly to policy-makers to advocate for songwriters and composers. Click below to send a message to Washington now!
Engage
Watch Conversations: Cross-genre Collaboration in Songwriting with Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Philip Lawrence, and Ryan Tedder.
Resources & Updates
The Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing Enters Its Next Era: "Songwriters & Composers Are The Heartbeat Of The Music Ecosystem"
The Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing Expands Leadership With Addition Of Ross Golan As Co-Chair
Writer To Writer: Edgar Barrera & Erika Ender Share Best Practices For Songwriting In A Global Market
The State Of Songwriting & Sync: 6 Takeaways From The Recording Academy New York Chapter's Songwriting Camp
2025 GRAMMYs: Amy Allen Becomes First Woman To Win GRAMMY For Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical
Recording Academy Announces Recipients Of 2025 Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award
4 Lessons & Resources Every Songwriter & Composer Should Know
Recording Academy Renames Best Song For Social Change Award In Honor Of Harry Belafonte
Inside A Celebration Of Craft: A Historic Event Highlighting Songwriting & Production Perfection At The 2024 GRAMMYs
2024 GRAMMYs: Theron Thomas Wins GRAMMY For Songwriter Of The Year
The Copyright Royalty Board Has Published Their Determination On Phonorecords III — Here’s What That Means For Songwriters
Music Advocacy Day 2025 To Take Place Sept. 25: Registration Now Open
Laufey Shares The Inspirations Behind 'A Matter Of Time': From Iceland To Anxiety
Inside Damian Lazarus' Feeling-Driven Process & 'Magickal' Album Journey | Behind The Board
4 Ways To Maximize Your Recording Academy Membership