Lauren Kilgore Named SVP Business & Legal Affairs
Sony Music Nashville appoints Lauren Kilgore as SVP of Business & Legal Affairs. The Grammy-winning entertainment attorney brings 15 years of experience representing top artists...
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AI Transforming the Entertainment Sector Amid New Challenges
AI is transforming the entertainment industry, with platforms like Amper Music and AIVA creating music independently, challenging traditional artists and record labels....
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...
Baby Got Back’s Lasting Hip-Hop Impact
Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 hit 'Baby Got Back' continues generating steady royalties through film, TV, and streaming platforms. The track's cultural impact and smart business deals...
SMP Nashville Celebrates New Office on Iconic Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville celebrates opening their new administration office on Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart...
Master Music Contract Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Master essential music contract negotiation tips to protect your creative rights and secure fair deals. Learn key strategies for reviewing terms, working with lawyers, and...
Issa Rae Heads AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Ceremony
Issa Rae received the Cultural Force Award at the 32nd Annual AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement ceremony in New York City, joining eight other industry...
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...
Create Music Group Acquires Manchester-based Label Ostereo
Create Music Group acquires Manchester-based record label Ostereo, known for using data analytics to develop chart-topping artists globally since 2016....
AllTrack launches mechanical rights division
AllTrack becomes the first US PRO to offer integrated performance and mechanical rights collection through a single platform for independent music creators....
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....
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....
10 Music Industry Titans You Need to Know NOW!
Meet 10 influential music industry leaders shaping hip-hop and R&B today, from Amazon Music's Tim Hinshaw to Quality Control's Pierre Thomas....
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
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....
Black Promoters Collective & Pabst Theater Showcase Urban Talent
Black Promoters Collective partners with Pabst Theater Group to exclusively produce urban music events across Milwaukee venues including The Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater....
Alana Dolgin Named President of Digital Marketing
Alana Dolgin has been named President of Digital Marketing at Atlantic Music Group, overseeing digital campaigns across Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Racheal Conte to VP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Racheal Conte to VP of Sample Clearance, where she'll lead the US team and modernize sampling strategies for iconic catalogs....
Music Industry Mourns Loss of James Leach
James Leach, SESAC Vice President of Creative Operations, has passed away. Known for championing Black artists and building industry connections throughout his decades-long career....
Circuit Group Launches Publishing with Kobalt
Circuit Group launches Circuit Publishing in partnership with Kobalt for global publishing administration. The new venture offers publishing services to artists, producers and songwriters worldwide....
BMG Names Melanie McAllister Chief Human Resources Officer
BMG names Melanie McAllister as global Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 2024. She brings extensive HR experience from Arvato, Oracle, and tech companies to...
Soundstripe & DAACI Launch AI Song Editor
Soundstripe partners with DAACI to launch AI Song Editor, allowing users to customize licensed tracks with rearranging, looping, and editing features while maintaining original licensing...
Lady Gaga Net Worth
Lady Gaga's net worth is approximately $300 million, earned through album sales, major tours, acting roles, and brand deals. She makes $30-40 million annually....
Adam Muhlbaum Appointed GM at Big Noise Music
Big Noise Music Group promotes Adam Muhlbaum to General Manager, overseeing business development and artist operations. The veteran executive will guide the label's roster including...
BMG appoints Jenn Dobbins to SVP, Rights & Royalties
BMG appoints Jenn Dobbins as Senior Vice President of Rights & Royalties, bringing 18 years of music industry royalty experience to streamline operations....