Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Streaming’s Impact on Country Music Production and Consumption
Streaming platforms are transforming country music production and consumption, leading to shorter songs, genre-blending collaborations, and single-track releases over full albums....
Missouri State Student Joins GRAMMY U Program
Missouri State University student Rachel Robinson joins GRAMMY U, a prestigious Recording Academy program for emerging music talent. Her acceptance highlights the growing importance of...
Warner Music Group Reports Q4 2025 Earnings Amid Expanded
Warner Music Group reported $1.84 billion in Q4 2025 revenue, up 7.1% year-over-year, while expanding its music catalog investment partnership with Bain Capital to $1.65...
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp: 30 Years
Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp celebrates 30 years of connecting amateur musicians with rock legends. The camp now features 40% female participation and offers specialized...
Copyright Termination Rights Ruling Impacts Music
U.S. Court of Appeals ruling allows songwriters to reclaim ownership of their works after designated periods. The Vetter v. Resnik case establishes precedent for greater...
Blackstone Sells Music Catalog Stake to Sony
Blackstone sold part of its Recognition Music catalog to Sony Music for over $200 million, including works by Jeff Bhasker who co-wrote 'Uptown Funk.'...
Alvin Garrett Announces New Album and Nonprofit Initiative
Grammy-nominated artist Alvin Garrett launches The Write Life nonprofit for youth songwriting therapy and announces his new album 'Talk to Her Like This' for March...
Sony Music Acquires Munich’s F.A.M.E. Recordings
Sony Music Germany acquires Munich-based F.A.M.E. Recordings after 15 years of partnership. The deal includes catalog from German artists like Schandmaul, Feuerschwanz, and Die Happy,...
Tech’s Influence on Music Raises Authenticity Concerns
Technology is transforming music but raising concerns about authenticity. From autotune's widespread use to repetitive songwriting, artists may be losing their unique voice in pursuit...
Top 25 Playlist Highlights New Singles and Albums for 2026
The Top 25 Playlist showcases the best new country singles and albums of 2026, featuring artists like Zach Bryan, Red Shahan, and Bryan Sutton....
Top Music Stocks to Monitor Today
Seven music-related stocks are trending today including Tencent Music, Warner Music Group, and NetEase. These companies span streaming platforms, record labels, and music technology sectors....
New Country Music Releases Shine in 2026’s Early Playlist
2026 kicks off strong with fresh country tracks featuring Braxton Keith's "I Ain't Tryin'," Red Shahan's "Cotton Fire," and rising stars like Brit Taylor....
Top Music Stocks to Monitor
MarketBeat identifies Tencent Music Entertainment Group, NetEase, and Warner Music Group as top music stocks to monitor for investors tracking industry trends....
Ex-Warner Execs Lousada, Greenwald Launch Venture
Former Warner Music chief Max Lousada and ex-Atlantic Records CEO Julie Greenwald launch 26.2 Music venture after leaving Warner Music Group in 2024....
Dolly Parton Celebrates 80th Birthday as Music Icon
Country legend Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday, with music industry leaders praising her songwriting genius and cross-genre influence on artists from Whitney Houston to...
Carson Jeffrey: Country Music & Agriculture
Carson Jeffrey, a Texas A&M graduate, blends country music with agricultural passion. The rancher-turned-artist performs 100+ shows yearly while living the ranch life stories he...
Kobalt Partners with Madverse for Indian Music Growth
Kobalt partners with Madverse Music to help Indian and South Asian independent artists reach global audiences through comprehensive publishing administration and improved royalty collection across...
Lainey Wilson, Songwriters Toast Ninth No. 1 Hit
Lainey Wilson celebrated her ninth No. 1 hit 'Somewhere Over Laredo' at BMI's Nashville office with industry professionals. The song is nominated for two GRAMMY...
Big Yellow Dog Music Joins Sony in Major Nashville Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville acquires Big Yellow Dog Music, the influential independent publisher behind hits like Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' and Maren Morris'...
X Corp Sues Music Publishers Over Copyright Takedowns
Elon Musk's X Corp sued music publishers claiming collusion over 500,000 copyright takedowns. The NMPA dismissed the claims as meritless distraction from fair creator compensation....
AI Transforms Music Creation for Everyone
AI song makers are revolutionizing music creation, allowing anyone to create complete tracks in minutes without expensive equipment or studio training....
Josh from Amos & Josh Moves to Ministry
Josh from the musical duo Amos & Josh has transitioned from his music career to become a pastor. The artist now leads a congregation, incorporating...
ICMP Expands Leadership with New APAC and Metrics Roles
ICMP appoints John Reston as chair of Industry Metrics Expert Group and Damian Rinaldi as APAC regional chair. New leadership aims to advance industry standards....
X Files Sues Music Publishers Over Licensing
X files lawsuit against major music publishers including Sony, Universal, and Warner, claiming coordinated DMCA takedown campaign to force overpriced licensing deals....
Ethan Thompson Returns to Whitefish for Musicians
Ocean Park Standoff member Ethan Thompson returns to Whitefish to teach songwriting and production at North Valley Music School after decade in LA music industry....
