Dani Deahl

I don’t often do the whole ✨GRATEFUL✨ thing, but Grammy week is always special.

Yes, there are surreal moments. Hugging people I knew twenty years ago who are now nominated for awards, talking shop next to legends, dodging five separate camera crews while drum sets and grand pianos zoom past.

But behind the red carpet and performances is an entire ecosystem of people trying to make this industry more fair, more inclusive, and more sustainable. The producers. The engineers. The singers. The songwriters. The folks whose names you don’t see in a headline, but whose fingerprints are on everything you’ve ever loved.

I care deeply about that part. I'm proud to represent Chicago and serve as one of 42 National Trustees who lead this organization.

And okay fine, I did wear some very good outfits.