Industry News Sept 17, 2025

NAB Crystal Awards Finalists Announced The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has revealed the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, highlighting the contributions of 14 country […]

John Rich’s Distancing from the Country Music Scene John Rich, known for his significant contributions to country music, has openly distanced himself from the industry that propelled his career. […]

Spotify Wrapped Launches with New Exclusion Feature Spotify has unveiled its much-anticipated annual recap feature, Wrapped, allowing users to review their top artists, songs, albums, and podcasts from the […]

Really sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. Kevin and I would constantly get good laughs from people mistaking us because we had the same name, Then he started using […]

New Trust & Safety Software from Beatdapp This week, Beatdapp, a company based in Vancouver, unveiled its new “Trust & Safety Operating System.” The innovative software aims to address […]

Exploring Music Careers with Andrea Daly and Panelists After Thanksgiving break, Kenyon College provided a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry professionals during part two of the […]

Senate Subcommittee to Address Local Radio Royalties Next week, the ongoing discussion about whether local radio broadcasters should be mandated to pay a federal performance royalty is set to […]

A New Beginning in Cleveland Guy Snowdon’s journey to Cleveland Heights is a tale of serendipity. Nine years ago, he relocated with his wife and young daughter from Birmingham, […]

Beatdapp Launches Comprehensive Trust & Safety Operating System Beatdapp, a tech firm focused on fraud detection for digital platforms, is launching a new trust and safety system designed to […]

Nexstar Announces New Year’s Eve Special Nexstar Media Group is gearing up for an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration with its upcoming telecast, “Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026.” Scheduled for December […]

Los Angeles County closed 2024 with one of the worst hate crime years on record, and the story is not just about numbers creeping up or down—it is about […]

The year 1929 was pivotal in shaping the landscape of global music, particularly through the lens of Black musicians whose contributions often go unrecognized in traditional narratives. As the […]

In 1950, as the Korean War intensified, the world witnessed a profound humanitarian crisis. Among the striking images captured during this tumultuous time was that of Korean refugees crossing […]

December 4, 2025 Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of breakthrough singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro to a global publishing agreement. With a timeless sound, captivating vocals and a gift […]

Louis Carr has been promoted to President of Black Entertainment Television (BET) while continuing in his role as President of BET Media Sales. Carr has been with BET for […]

2025 Concert Industry Overview The concert industry is wrapping up 2025 with mixed signals. According to the latest data, ticket sales are nearly flat, showing only a slight decline […]