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.
Women’s Influence in the Music Industry During Grammy Week
Grammy week highlights the growing influence of women in music, from recording studios to live performances, showcasing increased female representation across the industry....
Grammys 2026 Highlights
The 2026 Grammy Awards featured standout performances by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, celebrating diverse musical genres and industry achievements....
2026 Grammys Schedule and Viewing Information
The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony details including schedule, viewing information, and how to watch the Recording Academy's annual music awards event....
Jungkook Achieves 10.3 Billion Streams on Spotify
BTS member Jungkook reaches 10.3 billion Spotify streams, setting a record as the fastest Asian artist to achieve this milestone on the platform....
Pointers Son Shares Story About The Pointer Sisters (video)
Malik Pointer, son of legendary R&B group The Pointer Sisters, shares his personal struggles with addiction and recovery journey in a candid YouTube interview....
Mature Streaming Market and Pricing Strategies for Spotify
Spotify sets $487 price target as streaming market matures. The platform reported �4.3B revenue and 54% growth in video podcasts while implementing strategic price increases....
2026 GRAMMYs: Star-Studded Presenter Lineup Announced
The 2026 Grammy Awards announces star-studded presenter lineup including Harry Styles, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the show airs February 1...
Khaby Lame’s Rise to Business Success
Khaby Lame sold his content company for nearly $1 billion in January 2026, transforming his silent TikTok reactions into a massive business empire....
Walter Thomas Promoted to EVP, Motown Gospel & Tamla Records
Capitol Music Group promotes Walter Thomas to Executive Vice President of Motown Gospel and TAMLA Records following a record year of chart success and GRAMMY...
YouTube Music Queue Auto-Sync Across Devices
YouTube Music now automatically syncs song queues across all devices, letting users seamlessly switch between phone, laptop, and tablet while maintaining their playlist....
Q99.7 in Atlanta Unveils New Weekday On-Air Lineup Changes
Q99.7 Atlanta unveils new weekday lineup with Jade Jones moving to middays, The Kristin Show debuting in afternoon drive, and Laura Dickerson transitioning to nights....
Tencent Music Entertainment: Business Overview
Tencent Music Entertainment operates China's largest music apps, combining streaming with social features. Trading as TME on NYSE, the company offers unique growth potential despite...
Significant Events in Country Music on January 25
January 25 marks significant country music history with Willie Nelson tributes, Kris Kristofferson's 2013 award, and Bellamy Brothers' Hall of Fame induction....
Jessica Chenoweth�s New Role at 103.7 KSON: What�s Next
Jessica Chenoweth promoted to Music Director at 103.7 KSON in San Diego. She brings 20 years of broadcasting experience while continuing as Executive Producer....
Kristin Klingshirn Launches New Afternoon Show on Q99.7
Kristin Klingshirn launches The Kristin Show on Q99.7 Atlanta, airing weekdays 2-7pm starting January 26th. The former Bert Show co-host returns after a decade....
Best New Artist Nominees Shine at 68th Grammy Awards
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards feature exciting Best New Artist nominees including Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, KATSEYE, and The Mar�as. The ceremony airs February 1st...
Splice Acquires Kits AI for Enhanced Vocal Tools
Splice acquires Kits AI to enhance vocal tools for music creators with responsible AI technology. The deal brings certified Fairly Trained AI vocal tech to...
Black Promoters Collective Nominated at Po…
Black Promoters Collective earns multiple 2026 Pollstar Award nominations for successful tours including The Millennium Tour, Boy Is Mine Tour with Brandy & Monica....
Luminate Reports 106,000 New Tracks Added Daily in 2025
Luminate's 2025 report reveals 106,000 new tracks are added to streaming platforms daily, marking a 7% increase from 2024's 99,000 daily average....
SM Entertainment’s ‘SM NEXT 3.0’ Growth Strategy
SM Entertainment unveils 'SM NEXT 3.0' growth strategy focusing on M&A expansion and AI integration for music discovery and artist development....
Music Venue Trust: UK Grassroots Recovery Signs
Music Venue Trust's annual report shows mixed signs for UK grassroots venues, with 69 new spaces opening despite 30 permanent closures and 6,000 job losses....
AI Transforms Music with Virtual Artists
AI artist Xania Monet signed a $3 million record deal, marking a pivotal moment as virtual artists reshape the music industry with chart-topping success....
Podscribe Expands to Broadcast Radio
Podscribe expands its measurement platform to include broadcast radio verification alongside podcast and social media tracking. The new Radio Airchecks feature automatically detects radio ad...
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on Nintendo Music
Nintendo releases the complete 80-track Zelda: Phantom Hourglass soundtrack on Nintendo Music app. Requires Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access....
Media Monitors Reports Cable and TV Spot Rankings
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable and Spot Ten TV reports indicate that for the week ending January 18, a tool and equipment specialist...