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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS 

RIAA, NMPA, ARA Support SMART Copyright Act

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 kevincarter Artist Rights Alliance, NMPA, RIAA

• On Friday, Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan

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Artists Inked For MusiCares Joni Mitchell Tribute

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, MusiCares, Recording Academy

• The upcoming 31st annual MusiCares® Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell will feature performances by an

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Tommy Nappi Leaving Elektra Music Group

March 16, 2022 kevincarter Elektra Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that longtime promotion pro Tommy Nappi will be moving on from the Elektra Music Group to

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Ben-Horin EVP/Global A&R, Atlantic Records Group

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group

• Aton Ben-Horin has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Global A&R, for the Atlantic Records Group, which includes Atlantic

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Alba, Sheppard Named SVPs/Mkting, Capitol

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records

• Ray Alba and Nathan Sheppard have joined Capitol Records as Senior Vice Presidents of Marketing. The announcement was made

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First Round Of GRAMMY Performers Announced

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Taking

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Elmore Named GM Of RCS Productions

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter RCS Productions

• Atlanta-based RCS Productions has tapped music industry veteran Tod Elmore as General Manager and Principal Talent Buyer. Elmore (pictured)

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Dolly Opts Out Of Rock Hall Nomination

March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• Global icon Dolly Parton surprised more than a few folks on Monday by respectfully bowing out of her recent

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Moore & Turner Join Downtown Music Board

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 kevincarter Downtown Music

• Downtown Music Holdings, the leading music services provider to the global music industry, announced the appointments of Alison Moore,

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Academy Names Butler VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 kevincarter Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the appointment of Ryan Butler as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Reporting to

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta
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Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

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