{"id":103379,"date":"2025-02-18T10:51:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=103379"},"modified":"2025-02-19T08:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:22:12","slug":"chappell-roan-ignites-a-mental-health-movement-within-the-music-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/chappell-roan-ignites-a-mental-health-movement-within-the-music-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chappell Roan ignites a mental health movement within the music industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Image credits: Kevin Winter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following her Grammy acceptance speech, the music industry is now taking note.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chappell Roan sparks a vital conversation on mental health in music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pressure of the music industry has long taken a toll on artists, yet mental health has often been overlooked in industry discussions. In 2025, that conversation is finally gaining momentum- thanks in part to Chappell Roan\u2019s powerful call to action at the 67th Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her speech on February 3rd at the awards, Roan addressed the harsh realities that artists face, calling out record labels for profiting from musicians while failing to provide them with basic support. She urged the industry to offer a \u201cliveable wage and healthcare,\u201d especially for developing artists. \u201cWe got you, but do you got us?\u201d<\/a><\/strong> she asked, demanding that labels treat artists as \u201cvaluable employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSharing my personal experience on the Grammy stage wasn\u2019t meant to be a crowdfunded bandaid but a call to action to the leaders of the industry to step up, help us make real change and protect their investments in a sustainable way.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>Chappell Roan via Instagram Stories<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Other artists quickly echoed her sentiments. Ariana Grande suggested that therapy should be included in contracts when signing with record labels, film studios, or TV networks, acknowledging the mental toll of a life-changing role in entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Got You! campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Roan\u2019s speech, the We Got You!<\/a> campaign was launched in partnership with US nonprofit Backline, an organisation that provides mental health resources for musicians. The initiative aims to \u201craise funds and provide vital resources for artists who need access to mental health care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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