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AI’s Impact on K-12 Education Discussed by Gonzaga Leaders
Gonzaga University leaders discuss how AI is transforming K-12 education through a new Gates Foundation-funded fellowship program for teachers....
IBMA Foundation Music Production Scholarship
The IBMA Foundation launches a new scholarship for live music production students, offering $2,000 awards starting in 2026. The initiative supports behind-the-scenes professionals in event...
Atlanta Crowned Top U.S. Music City in New Study
Atlanta officially claims the title of top U.S. music city with a score of 8.74/10, surpassing Nashville and LA. The city boasts 570+ artists per...
Blue Ivy Carter: Black Excellence in Music
Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonc� and Jay-Z, represents the next generation of Black musical excellence. She made her debut in 2020 with 'Brown Skin...
Aloe Blacc: Cultural Impact and Social Justice
Aloe Blacc celebrates his impact on contemporary Black music, blending soul, hip-hop, and R&B while addressing social justice issues through hits like 'I Need a...
Athens Music Scene: 2026 Challenges & Events
Athens music scene navigated unique challenges in 2026, from budget constraints affecting SXSW trips to AthFest featuring 1,500 Southeast bands performing karaoke-style instrumentals....
Atlanta Named Top Music Hotspot in the U.S.
Atlanta officially ranked as the top music destination in the U.S., scoring 8.74/10 and beating Nashville and L.A. with 570 musicians per 100k residents....
iTunes Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Music Consumption
iTunes celebrates 25 years since transforming music consumption forever. Launched in 2001, it revolutionized how people buy and organize music digitally....
Bobbii Jacobs Launches ‘Backstage Access Presents’
Music industry veteran Bobbii Jacobs launches 'Backstage Access Presents,' a new event series connecting artists and industry insiders in intimate settings....
Ireland’s Basic Income for Arts Program Becomes Permanent
Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts program becomes permanent, providing �325 weekly to artists and resulting in 22% increased music production during the pilot....
Adrian Santucho Joins Telemundo as SVP of Unscripted Content
Telemundo names Adrian Santucho as SVP of unscripted content to oversee reality shows, game shows, and music specials across platforms....
Cowboy Junkies’ Sweet Jane Surges Post-Stranger Things
Cowboy Junkies' 1988 cover of 'Sweet Jane' saw a 92% streaming increase after being featured in the Stranger Things finale, jumping from 41,770 to 80,047...
Glen Macready Recognized in Marquis Who’s Who
Glen Macready, founder of Decompression Studios, has been recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his significant contributions to artist development and music production....
Glen Macready Inducted into Marquis Who’s Who
Glen Macready, founder of Decompression Studios, has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who for his contributions as a songwriter, producer, and engineer....
CRS 2026 New Faces Showcase Revealed
Country Radio Broadcasters announces 2026 New Faces showcase featuring Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, and more emerging artists at CRS Nashville....
Willie Mitchell’s Soul Music Legacy Anniversary
Willie Mitchell, legendary producer at Hi Records, shaped Southern soul music through his work with Al Green, Ann Peebles, and O.V. Wright during the 1960s-70s....
Donnie McClurkin Faces Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Gospel star Donnie McClurkin faces civil lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by former mentee Giuseppe Corletto. Suit claims grooming occurred during ministry....
CRB Reveals New Faces for CRS 2026 Showcase
Country Radio Broadcasters announces the New Faces of Country Music Show lineup for CRS 2026, featuring Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, and more rising...
CPB Votes to Dissolve After 58 Years
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting officially votes to dissolve after 58 years following Congress's withdrawal of all federal funding. The CPB Board will wind down...
AI Music Surges in China’s Independent Scene to 57%
AI-generated music dominates China's independent scene, comprising 57% of new indie tracks in Q1 2025. Tencent Music's GenAI tool reaches 10 million users....
Hot Topics Shaping the U.K. Music Scene in 2026
The UK music scene is buzzing in 2026 with rising stars like Olivia Dean and RAYE, plus industry shifts including ticket resale reforms and AI...
AI Music Surges to 57% in China’s Indie Scene
China's independent music scene sees 57% of new releases generated by AI in Q1 2025. Tencent Music's GenAI tool has 10 million users creating 26...
Echo Emerges as Top Open-Source Music Player for Audiophiles
Echo emerges as the top open-source music player for audiophiles, offering extension-based functionality that seamlessly integrates offline and online content. This free app supports streaming...
Arthur Conley: Celebrating the Legacy of Soul Music Icon
Arthur Conley, the Atlanta-born soul icon, created the legendary 1967 hit 'Sweet Soul Music' that became an anthem celebrating the genre's greatest artists....
Lionel Newman: Influential Pianist and Composer Dies at 107
Lionel Newman, influential African American pianist and composer, dies at 107. His versatile career spanned jazz, classical, and film music across several decades....