BEYONCÉ'S "act ii" IS HERE Beyoncé's highly anticipated new album, Cowboy Carter (Parkwood/Columbia), has arrived. Guests include Dolly, Willie, Miley and Posty. …Read moreNEAR TRUTHS: SPRING BLOOMS The coming weeks bring an array of superstar releases, most of which are likely to figure in the chart picture throughout 2024. Beyoncé’s Country Carter album, due 3/29, is the most-discussed and widely anticipated—which is saying something, considering that… …Read moreCITY OF HOPE TAPS MARCIANO FOR TOP HONOR City of Hope will present its Spirit of Life Award to AEG Presents Chairman/CEO Jay Marciano at a gala this fall in Los Angeles. …Read moreUMG BROADENS SPOTIFY OFFERINGS Universal Music Group and Spotify are expanding their strategic relationship to further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences on the platform for UMG artists and songwriters. …Read moreTHE COUNT: COLDPLAY IS HOT, COUNTRY'S COOKIN' IN THE U.K. Coldplay is eyeing a $1b box-office milestone, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton are leading a gold rush for live American country in the U.K. and big paydays await some reunited faves. …Read moreTRUST IN THE TOP 20 Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You will score the year’s biggest opening, and Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS (spilled) heads for the #2 spot. Meanwhile, Rubyworks/ Columbia's Hozier and Sony Music Latin’s Shakira... …Read moreYTD MARKET SHARE If we organized the market-share standings in brackets, employing the setup of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, the #1 seeds would belong to a pair of loaded squads coached by frequent champs Monte and Avery Lipman and John Janick. …Read more BRYAN AND THE BOSS SURPRISE IN BROOKLYN On a day off from his North American arena tour, Bruce Springsteen flew across the country and then right back to California to make a surprise appearance with Zach Bryan in Brooklyn. …Read moreNIPPER FETCHES RED CLAY STRAYS RCA has inked hot roots-rock band the Red Clay Strays, which has been avidly pursued by multiple majors. Big ups to Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein and A&R hitter Dan Chertoff. …Read moreNOISEMAKERS: FAB FEMALES In observance of Women's History Month, our latest roundup features eight women from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. …Read more |
THE COUNT: COLDPLAY IS HOT, COUNTRY'S COOKIN' IN THE U.K.
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
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THE COUNT: COLDPLAY IS HOT, COUNTRY'S COOKIN' IN THE U.K.
The latest tidbits from the bustling live sector (3/28a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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Beyoncé's highly anticipated new album, Cowboy Carter (Parkwood/Columbia), has arrived. Guests include Dolly, Willie, Miley and Posty.
The coming weeks bring an array of superstar releases, most of which are likely to figure in the chart picture throughout 2024. Beyoncé’s Country Carter album, due 3/29, is the most-discussed and widely anticipated—which is saying something, considering that…
City of Hope will present its Spirit of Life Award to AEG Presents Chairman/CEO Jay Marciano at a gala this fall in Los Angeles.
Universal Music Group and Spotify are expanding their strategic relationship to further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences on the platform for UMG artists and songwriters.
Coldplay is eyeing a $1b box-office milestone, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton are leading a gold rush for live American country in the U.K. and big paydays await some reunited faves.
Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You will score the year’s biggest opening, and Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS (spilled) heads for the #2 spot. Meanwhile, Rubyworks/ Columbia's Hozier and Sony Music Latin’s Shakira...
Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s “CARNIVAL” leapfrogs Ariana Grande’s “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” to reclaim #1 on the Song Revenue Chart. Cardi B notches the week’s top-earning debut with “Enough (Miami).” And Warner bros Benson Boone, Teddy Swims and Zach Bryan stay rock-solid at 4, 5 and 6, respectively.
On a day off from his North American arena tour, Bruce Springsteen flew across the country and then right back to California to make a surprise appearance with Zach Bryan in Brooklyn.
RCA has inked hot roots-rock band the Red Clay Strays, which has been avidly pursued by multiple majors. Big ups to Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein and A&R hitter Dan Chertoff.
If we organized the market-share standings in brackets, employing the setup of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, the #1 seeds would belong to a pair of loaded squads coached by frequent champs Monte and Avery Lipman and John Janick.
Not only are Future and Metro Boomin in line for the year’s biggest debut, with We Don’t Trust You, it appears the dynamic duo has one of 2024’s runaway smashes in “Like That” f/Kendrick Lamar.
Green Day has been selected as headliner and international honoree of the United Nations Human Rights-supported Mini Global Climate Concert, set for 4/2 at the Fillmore in San Francisco.
As Cowboy Carter impacts international markets, the official track list for Beyoncé's country LP reveals 27 songs, including covers of "Blackbird" and "Jolene," as well as features from Willie Nelson, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus.
Virgin Music Group has partnered with 3AM Entertainment to focus on artists from the South Asian diaspora. The first project under the new deal is a single, “Heartless,” from label co-owner Jay Sean featuring Toronto-based Punjabi hitmaker Ikky.
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, The Music Business Association has unveiled its women-focused programming for the Music Biz 2024 conference, taking place 5/13-16 at the JW Marriott Nashville.
Country is a musical form with whitewashed African American roots, and a learning curve tracing that trajectory emerged on social media straight away...
Future and Metro Boomin’s collab is not only heading for the top of this week’s album chart, it’s captivating Shazam users left and right.
Recorded-music revenue rose for the eighth consecutive year, hitting $17.1b, the highest topline number the RIAA has reported. Overall, growth was up 8%.
Wasserman Music has created a first-of-its-kind dedicated Orchestral division, with VP Emily Threlfall Yoon taking the baton. The agency has also promoted nine employees.
In observance of Women's History Month, our latest roundup features eight women from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good.
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