Yolanda Adams on her BMI Affiliation
Gospel superstar Yolanda Adams shares her testimony about her continued partnership with BMI music publishing company....
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David Renzer Named Chairman at Spirit Music Group
Veteran music executive David Renzer has been named Chairman of Spirit Music Group after leading Universal Music Publishing Group for 15 years....
Scarface: Rap Getting Stupider
Houston rap legend Scarface criticizes modern hip-hop, saying it sounds 'stupider and stupider' while praising country and rock music's brilliance in a new XXL interview....
SoundExchange Extends CEO Michael Huppe’s Contract
SoundExchange extends CEO Michael Huppe's contract through 2018. Under his leadership since 2011, the organization has paid nearly $2 billion in royalties to artists and...
SoundExchange Monthly Payments to Artists and Labels
SoundExchange announces monthly royalty payments to artists and labels, replacing quarterly distributions. The new system requires $250 minimum and electronic payment signup....
Copyright Society Of The South Elects New Board Members
The Copyright Society of the South elected new Board of Directors for 2014, including music publishers, attorneys, and performing rights representatives....
CES Report: John Legend, Swizz Beats and More -We Got Pics!
John Legend and Swizz Beatz made appearances at CES alongside tech innovations and luxury cars. Check out exclusive photos from the tech conference....
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
Ciara Thanks Fans and Slams Music Industry in Open Letter
Ciara wrote an open letter thanking her fans and team while also criticizing the music industry. The R&B star shared her full thoughts in the...
TuneCore’s Chris Mooney: Five Predictions for Indie Artists
TuneCore's Chris Mooney shares five key predictions for indie artists, including focusing on YouTube monetization, embracing pre-orders, and leveraging video marketing through Vine and Instagram....
Recording Academy Launches Copyright Roundtables
The Recording Academy launches roundtables with Copyright Office head Maria Pallante to give music creators direct input on copyright policy discussions affecting the industry....
John Dobinson Named Chief Operating Officer Of BMG
BMG has appointed John Dobinson as Group Chief Operating Officer, expanding his role from BMG Chrysalis UK & Europe to worldwide operations oversight....
BMI Hits the Studio with Producer RedOne
BMI TV goes inside 2101 Records with hitmaker RedOne, who's worked with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Michael Jackson. The producer discusses his journey from...
P!nk Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Music
P!nk was honored as Woman of the Year at Billboard's Women in Music event, while Janelle Mon�e received the Rising Star award at the NYC...
BMI Talks ‘Streaming’ at Nokia’s Music Connects
BMI participated in a streaming panel at Nokia Music Connects forum in Mumbai, featuring executives from YouTube, Sony Music India, and Gaana.com discussing digital music...
Gratitude and Support in Our Industry
Reflecting on gratitude and giving back in the music industry, especially supporting colleagues over 40 and those experiencing career transitions....
New Orleans Music Industry Icon Larry McKinley Dies at 85
New Orleans music industry legend Larry McKinley, co-founder of Minit Records and key figure in the Jazz & Heritage Festival, died at 85 from complications...
WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights
Warner Music Group promotes Kris Ahrend to Senior VP of Recorded Music Rights Administration, overseeing artist royalties, licensing, and catalog affairs....
Robert Kraft Named Consultant at Warner Bros. Records
Robert Kraft, former Fox Music President, joins Warner Bros. Records as Soundtrack Consultant to develop film, TV, and video game music opportunities for label artists....
Music Business Association Startup Initiative
The Music Business Association launches the Music Startup Network to connect music entrepreneurs with record labels and rights-holders. The platform helps startups access licensing, marketing,...
Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary
The Billboard Latin Music Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014, marking a quarter-century as the most prestigious Latin music industry event worldwide....
SoundExchange Statement on Pandora Abandoning IRFA
SoundExchange welcomes Pandora's decision to abandon the Internet Radio Fairness Act, which would have reduced artist compensation for digital plays....
The Eleven Seven Music Group & BMG Administration Agreement
Eleven Seven Music Group signs exclusive worldwide administration deal with BMG Chrysalis US for master and publishing rights. The partnership aims to boost sync opportunities...
Babyface Says Toni Braxton Almost Left Music
Babyface reveals Toni Braxton nearly left the music industry before their reunion. The duo discusses their new duet album Love, Marriage and Divorce....
Skee-Lo Denounces One-Hit Wonder Tag, Discusses Publishing
Skee Lo addresses being labeled a one hit wonder while discussing the importance of music publishing and songwriting for career longevity in the music industry....