 | Date: 02/03/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Beyoncé wins AOTY and Best Country Album; Kendrick takes five trophies, the biggest haul of the day, including Song and Record of the Year; and Chappell Roan wins BNA. Beyoncé, Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter |
 | Date: 01/28/2025 Section: Rumor Mill Los Lobos, Tom Morello, Michael McDonald and Lyle Lovett are among the artists who’ll gather to honor John Hiatt at the Americana Music Association’s 2/1 pre-Grammy tribute John Hiatt, Grammy, AmericanaFest, Los Lobos, Tom Morello, Michael McDonald, Troubadour, Jed Hilly, Volume.com |
 | Date: 01/22/2025 Section: Rumor Mill P-Funk's George Clinton, The Beach Boys' Mike Love and three members of The Doobie Brothers are among this year's SHOF class. Who else made the cut for 2025? Songwriters Hall of Fame, Mike Love, George Clinton, Ashley Gorley, The Doobie Brothers |
 | Date: 12/26/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The 2025 edition of the Grammy Awards are almost a month away, but eager beavers can heighten the anticipation with two CBS/Paramount+ primetime specials this weekend. Grammy Awards, Mickey Guyton, Jimmy Jam |
 | Date: 11/21/2024 Section: Blighty Beat One under-recognized aspect of a music agency’s services is hooking up their clients with all manner of brand partnerships. |
 | Date: 11/12/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its Class of 2025, a list that spans six decades of writing talent. This year’s field includes 13 non-performing songwriters and teams and 13 performing songwriters and groups. |
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 | Date: 11/08/2024 Section: Rumor Mill The 2025 Grammy nominations are here. Beyoncé tops the field with 11, followed by Billie Eilish, Charli xcx, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone with seven and Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift with six each. |
 | Date: 11/07/2024 Section: The B-Side New and Developing artist Nia Smith |
 | Date: 10/24/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Toni Wallace Emily Wright One under-recognized aspect of a music agency’s services is hooking up their clients with all manner of brand partnerships. UTA’s Music Brand Partnerships group, headed by Toni Wallace, has been an indust... UTA, Toni Wallace, Emily Wright, Anna Gregorek, Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Rauw Alejandro, Brittney Spencer, Carin León, Megan Moroney, Midland and Tyler Hubbard, Karol G, Kil Nas X, Chappell Roan |
 | Date: 10/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill ASCAP Chief Creative Officer John Titta has died after a two-year battle with cancer. John Titta, ASCAP, Paul Williams, Elizabeth Matthews |
 | Date: 09/26/2024 Section: Music City On 9/25, BMI opened its Nashville doors to celebrate Parker McCollum scoring his fourth consecutive chart topper with “Burn It Down.” |
 | Date: 09/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill There’s an old saying in politics: Don’t post about your admiration for Hitler in an online porn forum, especially if you’re running for governor in a swing state. Actually, maybe that’s a new saying. In any case, these wholesome photos should give you some pleasant relief from a very sleazy news cycle. |
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 | Date: 08/06/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Jesse Colin Young is working to “Get Together” with a new generation of musical activists via a songwriting contest pegged to the reissue of his 1982 album, The Perfect Stranger. Jesse Colin Young, Future Youth Records |
 | Date: 06/14/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Cactus Jack’s Don Toliver lands on the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday with the release of HARDSTONE PSYHCO. “BROTHER STONE” f/Kodak Black tops the set. Also, new cuts by Normani, NxWorries, Anderson .Paak... |
 | Date: 06/03/2024 Section: Rumor Mill President Joe Biden has delivered a Black Music Month proclamation. |
 | Date: 05/23/2024 Section: Rumor Mill City of Hope hosted a kickoff cocktail party at NYC's Bowery Hotel to start the fundraising campaign for 2024 Spirit of Life and its honoree, AEG Presents' Jay Marciano. Pictured above supporting COH and Marciano are WME's Lucy Dickins and Kirk Sommer, Mick Management's Michael McDonald, legendary promoter Ron Delsener, Rebecca Wright McDonald and Marciano. City of Hope, Spirit of Life, Jay Marciano, AEG Presents, WME, Lucy Dickins, Alissa Pollack, iHeart, Kirk Sommer, Michael McDonald, Ron Delsener |
 | Date: 03/11/2024 Section: Rumor Mill Cindy Mabe characterizes the present moment at UMGN as “transformative,” and that’s evident at both the creative and structural levels. Cindy Mabe, Universal Music Group Nashville, Rob Femia, Lori Christian, Chelsea Blythe, Stephanie Alexa, Charlene Bryant, Gary Keffer, Ami Brown, Vipin Reddy, Chris Schuler, David Friedman, Miranda McDonald, HITS’ Nashville Special 2024 |
 | Date: 02/15/2024 Section: Music City UMG Nashville has launched Silver Wings Records, a new distribution arm and independent artist services. Powered by Virgin Music Group’s global distribution network, the label will create custom campaign services for independent artists. |
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 | Date: 11/27/2023 Section: Rumor Mill In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Lucy Davidson, Spotify, Jordan Dettmer, Range Media Partners, Whitney Dublin, Digital, Mom + Pop, Will Cubero, ONErpm, Maria Angela Batiz, Warner Music Latina, Steven Dizon, Virgin Music GroupBrenna Rindfuss, Hills Artists, Tyler Goldberg, JET Management, Maison Arts |
 | Date: 11/21/2023 Section: Rumor Mill A dozen performing songwriters—including members of Steely Dan, Blondie, Public Enemy and R.E.M.—are on the ballot for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Another 10 non-performers are also under consideration. Songwriters Hall of Fame, Steely Dan, Blondie, Public Enemy, R.E.M., Bryan Adams, Guess Who, Tracy Chapman, George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, David Gates, Heart, Kenny Loggins |
 | Date: 11/08/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Cactus Jack/Epic superstar Travis Scott made music history with the L.A. stop of his UTOPIA: Circus Maximus Tour. On 11/5 he became the first rapper to headline and sell out Sofi Stadium. The Live Nation-produced trek is also generating huge merch figures as the tour gross approaches $100m. Travis Scott, UTOPIA, Circus Maximus, Epic, Cactus Jack, Live Nation, Sofi Stadium, David Stromberg |
 | Date: 10/12/2023 Section: Rumor Mill I.B. assesses a handful of hot rumors regarding several top-tier management companies and other entities. Bang Si-Hyuk, Coran Capshaw, Scooter Braun, Nathan Hubbard, Coach K, Seth England, Top Dawg, Jonathan Daniel, Peter Mensch, Peter Edge, Lex Borrero, Michael McDonald, Tate McRae, SZA, Doja Cat, *NSYNC, Latto |
 | Date: 07/07/2023 Section: Rumor Mill A new era is well underway at UMGN, as chief Cindy Mabe and her team hit their stride. EVP/COO Mike Harris remains indispensable, while a raft of promotions and fresh hires underscores the company wide renovation. UMG, State of the State, Cindy Mabe, Carrie Underwood, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, The War and Treaty |
 | Date: 05/23/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Starting with a single client in 2001, LaPolt Law, P.C. is now home to 10 attorneys, six of whom are partners, and a roster of top artists, catalogs and a growing number of fashion, beauty and lifestyle influencers. Lapolt Law, Dina Lapolt, Sarah Scott, Kristin Wenning, Mariah Comer, Tom Dean, Dominic Chaklos, Lindsay Arrington, Sarah Meister, Daniela Jones, Offset, Cardi B, 21 Savage, The Kid LAROI, Tyga, deadmau5 |
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 | Date: 05/05/2023 Section: Rumor Mill Fresh out of the courthouse, Ed Sheeran leads an all-new Top 8 at iTunes this Flipover Friday. Ed Sheeran, Guardians of the Galaxy, Justin Moore, Megan Moroney, Olivia Newton-John, iTunes, Apple Music |
