AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArtist Releases: Wynonna Judd’s first album in a decade, The Hard Truth, confronts grief and family after the death of her mother, Naomi. Live Performance: RAYE will reimagine her latest album with an orchestra at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 23, following the release of a symphonic version of “I Will Overcome.” Music Business: UK recorded-music growth slowed in Q3, though vinyl sales continued to climb; electronic-music platform Beatport also secured growth investment. AI and Rights: A US man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for an $8 million streaming fraud using fake accounts to inflate AI-generated music plays. Olivia Rodrigo, meanwhile, reaffirmed her opposition to AI use in music. Global Reach: Burna Boy will co-host an African music station in Grand Theft Auto VI, pairing classics with amapiano and contemporary sounds for the game’s global audience.
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