Musicians Rally for Industry-Backed Healthcare Following Chappell Roan's Grammy Speech

Chappell Roan's call for record labels to provide healthcare sparks $25,000 donations from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Noah Kahan.

• Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to advocate for record labels to provide healthcare and livable wages for artists, particularly those early in their careers.
• Roan partnered with the nonprofit Backline to launch the 'We Got You' initiative, aimed at improving healthcare access for music industry professionals.
• Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Noah Kahan each donated $25,000 to the initiative, publicly supporting Roan’s advocacy for systemic change.
• Roan responded to criticism from music executive Jeff Rabhan by challenging him to match her donation, emphasizing the need for industry leaders to take action.
• Roan clarified that her goal was not crowdfunding but systemic change within the music industry, urging labels to prioritize the well-being of their artists.

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