Category : Music Business News
Music business news covering record labels, publishing companies, streaming platforms, executive leadership, mergers, acquisitions, revenue trends, and the corporate decisions shaping the global music industry.
Maya Angelou First Black Woman on a Quarter
Maya Angelou becomes the first Black woman featured on a U.S. quarter. The coins honor the Civil Rights activist and poet as part of the...
On-Air Personality Amy Paige Returns to Country Radio
Country radio personality Amy Paige returns to Nashville airwaves on 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM, hosting middays Monday-Friday. The Nashville fixture previously worked at WSIX-FM and SiriusXM....
Miss Jones and Michael Shawn Returning to New York Radio?
Miss Jones and Michael Shawn may return to New York radio with a new morning show on 94.7 The Block, according to sources, though the...
Jim Jones: Mother Taught Him to Tongue Kiss
Jim Jones revealed on Angela Yee's Lip Service that his mother taught him how to tongue kiss when she was 17, sparking heated discussions online....
Julian Swirsky Named Senior Vice President, A&R for Columbia
Columbia Records appoints Julian Swirsky as Senior VP of A&R, previously at Republic Records where he signed Lil Tecca and Conan Gray....
Potter Found Guilty in Daunte Wright Death
Former police officer Kim Potter was found guilty on two counts of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop....
RADIO BASSMENT NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL
Superadio Network offers free commercial-free download of Radio Bassment New Years 2022 special. DJ E-Rock hosts 2-hour hip-hop mix featuring top hits of 2021....
MIX 105.1 in Orlando Seeks Full-Time Morning Show Host
Audacy Orlando's MIX 105.1 seeks full-time morning show host with 5+ years experience. Position requires strong social media skills and ability to connect with women...
TheSoul Publishing Partners with Believ for Music
TheSoul Publishing signs major distribution deal with Believe, expanding from digital content into music. The partnership supports their new artist Polar....
Warner Music Group Acquires 300 Entertainment
Warner Music Group acquires 300 Entertainment, home to Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, and Mary J. Blige. Kevin Liles named Chairman & CEO of 300...
Man tackles thief who snatched elderly woman’s purse
A heroic bystander tackled a purse snatcher who stole from an 87-year-old woman in an Ohio Kroger parking lot. The dramatic rescue was caught on...
Surgeons Test Connecting Pig Kidneys to Humans … Working
NYU Langone Health successfully performed xenotransplantation surgery using genetically modified pig kidneys on deceased human donors. The procedure shows promise for 90,000 patients awaiting kidney...
George Harrison Honored in New Music Video
An all-star cast including Fred Armisen, Mark Hamill, and Ringo Starr honors George Harrison in the first official music video for 'My Sweet Lord.' The...
K. Michelle Discusses Risky Surgeries in New Lifetime Series
K. Michelle premieres her Lifetime series 'My Killer Body' on February 3rd, helping patients correct dangerous plastic surgery procedures while sharing her own journey through...
Motown Records Names Courtney Lowery Executive VP
Motown Records names Courtney Lowery as Executive VP of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. Lowery will oversee media strategy for the label's roster....
RETRO COUNTRY USA Christmas Special Returns for the Holidays
Retro Country USA Christmas Special returns December 13th with 4 hours of holiday music from Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and more classic artists....
Keisha Taylor Starr appointed new CMO for Scripps Networks
Keisha Taylor Starr has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer for Scripps Networks, effective January 3, 2022. She brings over 20 years of media experience across...
Jack Johnson Announces North American Tour Dates for 2022
Jack Johnson announces 30-date North American summer tour for 2022, kicking off June 21 in New Hampshire. The tour features special guests Ben Harper, Ziggy...
Questlove’s Summer of Soul Wins Best Documentary
Questlove's documentary Summer of Soul wins Best Documentary from the National Board of Review, giving it major Oscar buzz for its celebration of the 1969...
Scripps Networks Appoints Head of Bounce
Cheryle Harrison has been appointed head of Bounce, the popular African American entertainment network. She brings over 30 years of broadcasting experience and will oversee...
Spotify Releases 2021 Wrapped Stats
Spotify released 2021 Wrapped stats showing Bad Bunny as the top global artist with 9.1 billion streams. Olivia Rodrigo's 'drivers license' became the most-streamed song...
Sly & The Family Stone’s Legacy in Music
Exploring the groundbreaking legacy of Sly and The Family Stone, from their chart-topping hits like 'Everyday People' to their influence on funk and soul music...
Apple Announces Third Annual Apple Music Award Winners:
Apple announces 2021 Apple Music Award winners with The Weeknd taking Global Artist of the Year and Olivia Rodrigo winning multiple awards including Breakthrough Artist....
Kevin Samuels Ran Radio Corp Through YouTube
Kevin Samuels operated an entire radio corporation through his YouTube channel, building a dedicated fanbase that tuned in specifically for him rather than music or...
Pastor James Cutts Thanks Community After COVID Recovery
Pastor James Cutts releases gospel EP 'Thankful' after recovering from COVID-19. The traditional gospel artist expresses gratitude during Thanksgiving season....