Musicians ask Trump for money help after Grammys bashing

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President Trump’s political opponents in the music industry would like his help in at least one regard: The laws that govern who makes money off of music.

“The Recording Academy, together with America’s music makers, call on the president and Congress to help keep the music playing by updating music laws, protecting music education, and renewing America’s commitment to the arts,” Neil Portnow, the president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, said during the 2017 Grammy Awards Sunday night.

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