Zac Brown Band to be Honored at Grammys on the Hill Awards

Zac Brown Band is about to add another Grammy to their shelves. This time though, they’ll be presented the honor on Capitol Hill.

The successful country music group will be receiving the Recording Artists Coalition Award at the 2016 Grammys on the Hill Awards for their dedication to philanthropic causes, like Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground, City of Hope, USO and many more. The awards take place in Washington, D.C., on April 13 and will bring together some of the top names in the music industry for their commitments to great causes.

Guests attending the event alongside Zac Brown Band range from singer/songwriter Eddie Money to legendary artist Smokey Robinson to rock’s Dee Snider of Twisted Sister. The celebration will also feature live music performances and host a spectacular dinner for those in attendance. But for Zac Brown Band, it’s the awarded prestigious honor that they look forward to the most.

“Zac Brown Band is an excellent example of creative artists making a difference not only in music, but in the world of philanthropy at large,” said Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow. “It’s our pleasure to recognize their dedication at our 2016 Grammys on the Hill Event.”

The following day, April 14, The Recording Academy will be hosting the annual Grammys on the Hill Advocacy Day. Bringing over 200 music creators together in the nation’s capital, the event is a chance for these representatives to speak with lawmakers in order to advance policies for American music. The artists stand up for their right to keep their music protected and available.

The Grammys on the Hill program is the strongest of its kind, creating the largest advocacy day for the music community. Zac Brown Band may be just one group, but in the eyes of The Recording Academy, even one band can make a musical difference.