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Chappell Roan's $25K Donation Sparks Music Industry Support

2/17/2025

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At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan boldly called out record labels for their poor wages and lack of healthcare. Her generous $25,000 donation to Backline sparked a wave of support, with artists like Charli XCX and Noah Kahan joining in. Meanwhile, Universal Music teamed up with Music Health Alliance to create a vital mental health fund for industry professionals across the U.S.

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At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan boldly called out record labels for their poor wages and lack of healthcare. Her generous $25,000 donation to Backline sparked a wave of support, with artists like Charli XCX and Noah Kahan joining in. Meanwhile, Universal Music teamed up with Music Health Alliance to create a vital mental health fund for industry professionals across the U.S.