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Apple Ups Bryan To Global Head/Country Music

September 10, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music

• Congrats to Apple Music executive Michael Bryan on his elevation from Director of Editorial Operations & Audio Production to

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Kendrick Lamar Inks Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music, Kendrick Lamar

• Seventeen-time GRAMMY winner Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show next February in

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Billie Eilish Live On Apple Music

September 26, 2022 kevincarter Apple Music, Billie Eilish

• Billie Eilish celebrates the end of her sold-out global Happier Than Ever, The World Tour with a special livestream

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Apple Music Takes Super Bowl Halftime

September 23, 2022September 24, 2022 kevincarter Apple Music, Super Bowl

• Apple Music will replace longtime sponsor Pepsi as the new official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The

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Weeknd, Olivia, H.E.R. Win Apple Music Awards

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 kevincarter Apple Music

• Apple® announced the winners of the third annual Apple Music® Awards, recognizing the best artists of 2021 and their

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Apple Launches Apple Music Radio

August 18, 2020August 19, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music

• UPDATED: Attention, terrestrial and satellite radio — Apple is getting serious about pumping out the hits across multiple formats,

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Radio Gaga For Gaga Radio

August 6, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music, Lady Gaga

• The inspiration for Lady Gaga‘s No. 1 album Chromatica (Streamline/Interscope) came from the dance floor. Now, every Friday on

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Bryan’s Next Adventure Awaits

February 28, 2020 kevincarter Apple Music, CAA

• In a day of notable departures in the Country world (see Bentli, Ty), RAMP has also learned that Nashville-based programmer-turned-agent Michael

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Apple Music Awards Tonight

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, Billie Eilish

• Introducing the Apple Music Awards, described as “a celebration of the best and boldest musicians of 2019 and the

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Apple Launches Shazam Discovery Top 50

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, Shazam

• In a marked expansion of Shazam’s integration with Apple Music, Apple has debuted a new Shazam Discovery Top 50

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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career
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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

• Colorado Public Radio announced longtime Morning Edition host Mike Lamp will retire Friday, Sept. 12, closing out a remarkable

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
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NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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