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.
Katz Media Group Announces Tucker Flood’s Retirement
Katz Media Group announces the retirement of Tucker Flood, President of Eastman Radio, after 35+ years in broadcast media sales and leadership....
SHABOOZEY NAMED SOUNDEXCHANGE 2024 BREAKOUT ARTIST
SoundExchange names Shaboozey as 2024 Breakout Artist for his massive success with 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' and appearances on Beyonc�'s Cowboy Carter album....
John Lawson Transitions from AWARN Alliance to New Startup
John Lawson transitions from AWARN Alliance founder to new alerting startup, with industry veteran Dave Arland taking over as Executive Director of the broadcast coalition....
Musicians On Call and Soundscape: Healing Music
Musicians On Call partners with Soundscape to support healing music programs in hospitals. Soundscape will donate subscription proceeds to fund live bedside music for patients...
Motown’s First Animated Video for Marvin Gaye
Motown unveils the first official animated music video for Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," featuring vibrant 70s-style animation and psychedelic visuals....
Sony Music Nashville’s Record CMA Night Downtown Bash
Sony Music Nashville celebrated a record-breaking CMA Awards night with Brooks & Dunn becoming most-decorated artists in CMA history. Old Dominion won their seventh consecutive...
Joe Castiglione Receives Broadcaster of the Year Award in MA
Legendary Boston Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione received the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association's Broadcaster of the Year Award after 42 seasons calling Red Sox games....
The Millennium Tour 2025 Returns with Star-Studded Lineup
The Millennium Tour 2025 returns with a star-studded 24-city lineup featuring Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, Rick Ross and more 2000s legends starting spring 2025....
Partisan Records Partners with Virgin Music for Global Expansion
Brooklyn's Partisan Records partners with Virgin Music Group for global distribution and marketing. The indie label represents Grammy-nominated artists like IDLES, PJ Harvey, and Cigarettes...
Kobalt Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Ana B�rbara
Kobalt Music Group signed a worldwide publishing deal with Ana B�rbara, the acclaimed regional Mexican singer-songwriter with millions of sales worldwide....
Radio Pro Waiting for Kidney Transplant Fired
Radio professional Mike Bell was terminated from Cumulus Media while on dialysis awaiting a kidney transplant, losing crucial medical benefits during treatment....
SoundExchange and SAMPRA Sign Performer Royalties Deal
SoundExchange and South African Music Performance Rights Association signed a reciprocal agreement ensuring U.S. and South African performers receive royalties when their music is used...
Ricky Martin to Headline World AIDS Day Concert in Miami
Ricky Martin will headline the annual World AIDS Day concert on December 2, 2024 at Miami's Watsco Center. The free event also features DJ Spinderella....
Musicians On Call names first Chief Development Officer
Musicians On Call appoints Belinda Dinwiddie Havron as first Chief Development Officer. The nonprofit brings live music to hospital patients nationwide....
Taylor Lindsey Named Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville
Taylor Lindsey has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, effective January 2025, overseeing the label's country music operations....
Hitmaker 80s and 90s R&B Groups: Where are They Now?
Discover what happened to hitmaking 80s and 90s R&B groups like PM Dawn, Eugene Wilde, and Soul II Soul. From tragic losses to behind-the-scenes success....
Radio Facts 2014 Best Urban Mainstream Radio Stations
Radio Facts reveals the 2014 best urban mainstream radio stations including WGCI Chicago, KPRS Kansas City, and WVEE Atlanta. Features station histories and community impact....
Best Questions for Choosing a Music Distributor
Essential questions to ask when choosing a digital music distributor for platforms like iTunes and Spotify. Learn about revenue splits, customer support, and reporting features....
Wynton Marsalis’s Splashiest Jazz Debut
Wynton Marsalis made jazz history at age 19 with his 1982 Columbia Records debut, featuring his quintet and production by Herbie Hancock in what became...
Steve Stoute’s Top 5 Hip-Hop Influencers
Music executive Steve Stoute reveals his top 5 most influential hip-hop artists during an interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97, sharing insights on rap's...
Nick Cannon Discusses Radio Show Endeavors
Nick Cannon expands his media empire with new radio syndication deals including Nick Cannon Radio afternoon show and weekends, partnering with Skyview Networks....
NAB Congratulates Brendan Carr on Selection as FCC Chairman
NAB congratulates Brendan Carr on his selection as FCC Chairman, praising his support for local broadcasters and efforts to hold Big Tech accountable....
Artists Take Charge: The DIY Music Revolution of 2025
The music industry is experiencing a major transformation as artists gain unprecedented control over their careers through DIY platforms and blockchain technology....
Artists Take Charge: The DIY Music Revolution of 2025
By 2025, musicians will ditch traditional gatekeepers and take full control through DIY platforms, blockchain technology, and data-driven strategies to maximize profits and creative freedom....
The 2024 Los Producers Charity Concert (Photos)
The 2024 Los Producers charity concert in Miami raised over $100,000 for Parkinson's research, featuring Latin GRAMMY nominees Luis Fonsi, DannyLux, and more....