Iconic Singer Peabo Bryson Has Died
With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing. Photo Credit (Tan Sweater): Julie Yarbrough...
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Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Carson Peters to Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville announced the signing of rising country star Carson Peters to a worldwide publishing agreement. At 22 years old, Carson Peters has established himself as an emerging voice in...
Official Statement Commodore’s Ronald LaPread’s Passing
Ronald LaPread 1949-2076, Original Member of the GRAMMY winning Commodores Ronald LaPread, acclaimed musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and original bass guitarist of the legendary Commodores,...
Music Legend Dexter Wansel Has Died
Dexter Wansel was one of the defining creative forces behind Philadelphia soul, known for music that blended deep R&B feeling with jazz-funk, futuristic synth textures,...
Peabo Bryson Suffers a Stoke
We are sorry to reort that wo-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson – the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs “Beauty and...
Sony Music Publishing Claims Eleventh Consecutive Publisher of the Year Win at SESAC 2026 Latina Music Awards Inbox McClenny, Katie
Kapo achieves Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year; Edén Muñoz earns Regional Mexican Songwriter & Song of the Year; Manuel Turizo and Kemzo win Pop/Latin Rhythm Song...
We Remember John McClain: The Musician, the A&R Ear, and the Estate Architect
John McClain spent most of his life doing what the best music people do: staying out of the spotlight while quietly changing the sound of...
Radio Facts Music Publishing Full Digital Issue 2026 Featuring Tank, Dyana Williams and more
The Radio Facts 2026 Music Publishing Issue explores ownership, songwriting, catalog value, publishing rights, and the business behind the songs. This digital issue features interviews...
Statement Regarding the Postponement of the 2026 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
After careful consideration, and due to circumstances beyond our control, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) has made the difficult but necessary decision to...
Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson And Julianna Rankin Light Up BMI Rooftop On The Row
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® presented by George Dickel Whisky, brought more than 600 industry professionals together last night (5/19) for prominent performances by Avery...
Tank on the Cover of Radio Facts for Black Music Month
Our new digital issue for Black Music Month is on the way, and this year we’re celebrating music publishing with Tank on the cover. Tank...
Netflix Adds The Breakfast Club as First Daily Live Show
iHeartMedia and Netflix Deepen Partnership with Daily Live Video Stream of Nationally Syndicated Hit Radio Show The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy...
How Are Hip Hop & R&B Fans Really Listening to Music in the Car? Radio Facts Wants to Know
Radio Facts has launched a new car listening survey aimed at understanding how hip hop and R&B fans compare to other music lovers when it...
Tenille Arts, Robyn Ottolini, Kat Luna Lead 2026 Ryman & BMI Block Party Lineup
BMI and Ryman Auditorium have announced the lineup for the fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party, returning June 4 through June 6 on PNC...
Sony Music Publishing Promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director A&R, UK & Europe
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) today announced the promotion of ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director A&R, UK & Europe. He will continue to be based out of the...
Amplified Voices TV, Black Star Network, and Digital Media Partners Successfully Deliver Nationwide Coverage of “All Roads Lead to the South Rally”
Amplified Voices TV today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking cooperative media initiative surrounding the “All Roads Lead to the South Rally,” presented in partnership...
Reggaetón Pioneer El General Reignites World Cup Spirit
Maxi PriestLegendary Panamanian artist and reggaetón pioneer El General (Edgardo Franco), whose groundbreaking fusion of reggae en español, dancehall, and Latin rhythms helped shape the...
Sony Music Publishing UK Signs Superstar Songwriter and Producer MNEK To Global Deal
Today, Sony Music Publishing UK (SMP UK) announced a new worldwide publishing agreement with globally renowned songwriter, producer and artist MNEK, which will include future...
Urban One Reports Revenue Decline in First Quarter
Urban One reported a difficult first quarter for 2026, with revenue falling across every major division. Net revenue dropped to $77.7 million, down 15.8% from...
Sony Music Publishing Wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards
Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters were celebrated with top honors at the 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards, held on May 12 in Los Angeles, CA. Sony Music Publishing...
Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards
PAUL ANKA HONORED AS A BMI ICON AT THE 2026 BMI POP AWARDS“luther” Named BMI Pop Song of the Year;Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Each...
BMI Announces Lineup for the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza 2026
BMI is thrilled to share the lineup for the 20th Anniversary of the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2....
Townsquare’s Q1 Shows The Radio Business Is Still Shifting Toward Digital
Townsquare Media’s first quarter results made one thing clear: the company’s future is being built around digital, not traditional broadcast growth. The company reported first...
Sony Music Publishing Agrees to Acquire Complete Catalog of Recognition Music Group
Deal is in partnership with Sony Music Group’s recently launched venture with GIC Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”) today announced its agreement to acquire the complete...
Hudson Westbrook Celebrates First No. 1 Hit “House Again” at BMI Nashville Party
BMI’s Hudson Westbrook, in partnership with River House Artists and Warner Records Nashville, celebrated his first No. 1 single, “House Again,” during a special event...
