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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced that U.S. recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026

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Flatow Leaving RIAA And Going Solo

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 kevincarter RIAA

• After more than 30 years at the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA), Joel Flatow is stepping down from

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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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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 kevincarter RIAA, Taylor Swift

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

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

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Musical Milestone: 100 Million Subs

March 18, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

• Last year, for the first time ever, paid streaming subscriptions hit 100 million in the U.S., according to Recording

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Music Revenue Report

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) issued its mid-year analysis, which includes the broadest range of US revenue

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RIAA, WMG, Sony Music Support NO FAKES Act

July 31, 2024August 1, 2024 kevincarter RIAA, Sony Music, WMG

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is proud to support the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment

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RIAA Files Suit Against AI Music Services

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 kevincarter RIAA, Sony Music Entertainment, UMG, Warner Records

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the filing of two copyright infringement cases based on the mass

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RIAA VP Upgrades For Burr & Bass

May 15, 2024May 16, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the elevation of Erin D. D. Burr to Senior Vice President,

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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

• Michael Abramowitz, the Director of Voice of America (VOA), was illegally fired from his position by former agency head

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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

• Garth Brooks‘ Sevens Network, which ended its relationship with TuneIn in September, is making a move into station ownership

Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director
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Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

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SiriusXM Names New CEO
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

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It’s Peach Season In Ten Country
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It’s Peach Season In Ten Country

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s Peach Season In Ten Country

• Reno Media Group’s KOLC (Ten Country 97.3)/Reno, NV announced the hire of Brenden Peach as the station’s new morning

Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

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Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director
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Geter Joins CMG ATL As Digital Media Director

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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

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It’s Peach Season In Ten Country
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It’s Peach Season In Ten Country

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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’
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Garth Brooks Buys Nashville ‘Service Station’

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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

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MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
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MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
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Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down
Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
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Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

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