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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Kobalt, Primary Wave Music

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

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WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Netflix, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will

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The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 kevincarter The Core Entertainment

• The Core Entertainment, a music company spanning management, label, publishing and partnerships with a roster that includes Dan +

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 kevincarter Big Machine Records, Borchetta Entertainment

• Scott Borchetta has been rolling non-stop since leaving HYBE America last month, reclaiming the Big Machine Records brand, retaining

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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group

• Platinum-selling duo LOCASH (Preston Brust and Chris Lucas) have partnered with their super-manager Skip Bishop and Canadian Country artist-turned-Music

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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 kevincarter MCA

• MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Miranda McDonald and Jimmy Rector to Senior Vice President, Promotion

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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its 2025 Year-End Recorded Music Revenue Report, which reported that

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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Concord, Ninja Tune

• Concord has acquired indie, UK-based Ninja Tune Records. The move vastly increases Concord Label Group’s UK and European footprint

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson,

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
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Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

• Last night we learned that Country Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

• Warner Music Group announced an agreement to acquire Sureel AI. The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists,

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

• Warner Music Group announced an agreement to acquire Sureel AI. The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists,

Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
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Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering The Legendary Bill Cody
Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice
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Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
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Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
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Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
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VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
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Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
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Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
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Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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