Music Business
Labels, publishing, management, rights, deals and the business behind an evolving music industry.
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Nashville Is Helping Shape What Comes Next In Music
How Music City Is Shaping What Comes Next for the Music Industry
The 2026 VMAs Put Music Video Storytelling Back in Focus
Madonna’s seven wins led the 2026 VMAs, while Taylor Swift’s directing honor and Video of the Year win highlighted the continuing importance of visual storytelling.
Maybe the Algorithm Was Never A&R
Views and streams can show where music is reaching people. Live performance and lasting fan connection may reveal more about an artist’s potential.
Music Has Never Been More Accessible. But Who Controls the Relationship?
Digital music has continually expanded access while shifting control toward platforms. In 2026, catalog ownership, superfans and direct artist-fan relationships are putting a new focus on what artists actually control.
The New Music Economy Is Fighting for Your Attention
Music has never been more accessible, but the explosion of digital content has created a new challenge for artists, labels and marketers: earning enough attention to turn discovery into lasting connection.
Nashville’s Music Business Is Getting Bigger
Major corporate combinations, publishing acquisitions, artist deals and investment in Tennessee’s music ecosystem are expanding Nashville’s role in the global music industry. Music City remains a creative center, but the business surrounding the music is becoming an increasingly important part of its story.
Physical Music Is Growing Again. And It’s Not Just Vinyl.
Vinyl continues its long-running resurgence, CDs are showing renewed growth and emerging formats are expanding what physical music can be. The latest numbers suggest fans are not abandoning streaming, but they are finding new reasons to own music again.
Michael Jackson’s Music Is Still Worth a Fortune Decades Later
Michael Jackson’s $600 Million Catalog Deal Shows Just How Valuable Music Ownership Has Become