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.
River House Artists Signs Hudson Westbrook
River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing Nashville sign rising red dirt singer Hudson Westbrook to global publishing deal after viral success....
Music Industry Receives $10B Payout From Spotify
Spotify announced a record $10 billion payout to the music industry in 2024, bringing total contributions to $60 billion since founding. Despite impressive figures, the...
Sony Music Publishing Names Katie Welle President of U.S. A&R
Sony Music Publishing promotes Katie Welle to President, Head of U.S. A&R, effective February 1. She succeeds Walter Jones and will lead talent acquisition....
Isley Brothers Created Their Second Perfect Album (video)
The Isley Brothers' 1977 album 'Go For Your Guns' marked their creative peak with the 3+3 lineup featuring Ronald's vocals and younger members Ernie, Marvin,...
Radio Bassment Expands Nationwide with Perry Broadcasting
Radio Bassment partners with Perry Broadcasting to expand into four new markets including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Fayetteville, and Augusta. The syndicated show brings club mixes...
Ken Wydro, Creator of Off-Broadway Musical, Dies at 81
Ken Wydro, creator of the iconic Off-Broadway musical 'Mama, I Want to Sing,' died at 81 in Harlem. The show was the longest-running Black production...
The Breakfast Club Joins Tubi for Free Streaming
The Breakfast Club partners with Tubi for free streaming, offering on-demand highlights and a dedicated FAST channel launching February 2024....
Westwood One NFL Championship Sunday Broadcast
Westwood One will broadcast NFL Championship Sunday on January 26, featuring Commanders vs Eagles and Bills vs Chiefs games with live coverage....
The Lincoln Lawyer: Exploring Fiction’s Roots in Real Cases
The Lincoln Lawyer blends fiction with reality, inspired by real Los Angeles defense attorneys and criminal cases that author Michael Connelly researched....
Sony Music Publishing Launches In�Thailand, Appoints GM
Sony Music Publishing launches its first Thailand office, appointing Tatchara Longprasert as GM to develop Thai songwriters globally....
Yellowstone Official Podcast Premiers Jan. 30
MTV Entertainment Studios and iHeartPodcasts launch the Yellowstone Official Podcast on January 23, hosted by Bobby Bones with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights....
Registration Opens for 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas April 5-9
Registration opens for NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas April 5-9, featuring sports tech, AI, and streaming innovations. New Sports Summit explores fan experience and...
NAB Congratulates Olivia Trusty on FCC Nomination
NAB congratulates Olivia Trusty on her FCC Commissioner nomination by President-Elect Trump. Her decade of broadcast industry experience is expected to benefit local radio and...
Sirius XM’s Newest Radio Personality Announced
Jazmyn Summers joins Sirius XM as the new host of 'Jazmyn in the Mornin'' on Grown Folk JAMZ, bringing extensive R&B radio experience to morning...
PHOTOS: BMI’s Parmalee Celebrates 5th #1
BMI celebrated Parmalee's fifth #1 hit 'Gonna Love You' at their Nashville office, marking the band's fourth consecutive chart-topper in four years....
Michaela Watkins Stars in SUZE, a Dramedy
Michaela Watkins stars in SUZE, a new dramedy about a single mom who must care for her daughter's ex-boyfriend. The film opens theatrically February 7th....
Westwood One NFL Divisional Round Coverage
Westwood One provides live audio coverage of NFL Divisional Round games January 18-19, featuring Chiefs vs Texans, Lions vs Commanders, Eagles vs Rams, and Bills...
Grammys and Oscars Proceed Amid LA Wildfire Crisis
The Grammys and Oscars will proceed as planned amid LA wildfires, with ceremonies focusing on honoring first responders and raising funds for fire relief efforts....
Jeff Perkins of ParkMobile Appointed as CEO of Soundstripe
Jeff Perkins, former ParkMobile CEO, has been appointed as new CEO of Soundstripe, a premier music licensing technology company serving over 1 million creators....
Meruelo Media & Red Cross 2025 Wildfire Relief
Meruelo Media partners with American Red Cross for 2025 California wildfire relief. Power 106, KLOS, CALI 93.9, and KDAY provide emergency coverage and support....
Black Music Incubator Project Takes Aim at Skills Shortage
The Black Music Incubator Project launches to address music industry skills shortage while supporting Black musicians in northern England. Backed by Warner Music UK, the...
LA Fire Relief: Recording Academy & MusiCares
The Recording Academy and MusiCares pledge $1 million for Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals affected by devastating wildfires....
Westwood One NFL Wild Card Live Coverage
Westwood One delivers live radio coverage of NFL Wild Card Weekend from January 11-13, marking their 38th year as the NFL's official audio partner across...
Wendy Williams Reflects on Her Journey as Radio’s Queen
Wendy Williams reflects on her legendary journey from urban radio pioneer to TV icon. The Queen of Radio built her empire through fearless celebrity interviews...
Teedra Moses on R&B Money Podcast
Singer-songwriter Teedra Moses discusses her creative process and industry challenges on Tank's R&B Money Podcast, sharing insights on authenticity....