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“Legacy Foundation: A Year of Breakthroughs, Boundaries Broken, and New Horizons”

Celebrating Vision, Achievement, and Global Growth

As the year draws to a close, Legacy Foundation reflects on a remarkable season of progress, innovation, and artistic triumph. Our dedication to lifting creators, expanding global opportunities, and pioneering new frontiers has shaped a year defined by bold movement and meaningful impact.


A Landmark Moment: The GRAMMY® FYC Process

This year, Legacy Foundation deepened its commitment to championing exceptional talent through the GRAMMY® For Your Consideration process.


Our work focused on:

  • Elevating extraordinary artists

  • Guiding creators with clarity through the FYC landscape

  • Ensuring independent voices gain access to global recognition

This commitment reinforces our mission to support where we can, creating pathways for artists to step into the world stage equipped, empowered, and ready.


Introducing Cade Callahan — New Zealand & the Worlds First Officially Released Country Pop AI Artist

A defining milestone arrived with the introduction of Cade Callahan, Legacy Foundation’s groundbreaking Country Pop AI artist. A fusion of human creativity and advanced technology, Cade represents a daring leap into the evolving world of modern music.


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His debut single, “New Dawn” (releasing August 8, 2025), stands as:

  • A historic first in Aotearoa’s music landscape

  • A hopeful, uplifting country-pop anthem

  • A bold example of how Legacy Foundation continues to break boundaries from the norm

Cade’s launch marks a new era of innovation—one where technology, imagination, and artistry come together to create new possibilities.


A Global Gateway for Artists

Throughout the year, Legacy Foundation strengthened its role as an international hub for emerging and established artists.


Key achievements include:

  • Expanding access points for global artists

  • Empowering creators to engage international markets

  • Building bridges through music production, digital releases, and strategic outreach

Our pursuit of opening doors worldwide continues, always driven by our passion to support, elevate, and champion artistry.


A&R Excellence and Artist Development

A&R remains a pillar of our identity, shaped by a belief in authentic creativity and long-term artist growth.


This year, we:

  • Discovered standout talent with global potential

  • Offered personalized development and creative guidance

  • Delivered support across branding, planning, and performance

  • Embraced innovative tools that help artists grow beyond local boundaries

Every artist we work with is a reminder of why we do what we do: to help where we can, to nurture potential, and to inspire breakthrough success.


Ongoing Projects & Looking Ahead


The journey forward is filled with momentum and promise. Our upcoming focus includes:

  • Advancing AI-driven creative initiatives

  • Hosting global showcases and expanding industry partnerships

  • Intensifying international media outreach

  • Continued A&R scouting for unique, world-ready talent

  • Developing enriched digital tools for artist empowerment

As always, we remain committed to pushing beyond expectations, exploring new creative territories, and breaking boundaries from the norm.


Thank You from Legacy


To our artists, partners, industry colleagues, and supporters, thank you for sharing this journey with us. Your belief assists our vision, and together, we continue shaping the future of global artistry.


Stay connected for updates, releases, and announcements at:www.legacyfoundation.co.nz

Please note, we will be closed from 17th December 2025 and will resume operations on 17th January 2026.


Have a happy and safe holiday season, see you in 2026!

We remain passionate about supporting, sponsoring, and investing in exceptional talent, both locally and across the globe helping creators rise, connect, and thrive on the world stage.


 
 
 

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