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U.S. CD shipments jumped 45.7% to 17.5 million units during the first half of 2026, adding another chapter to a physical-music revival that is no longer being driven by vinyl alone. CD wholesale revenue climbed even faster, rising 58.6% to $171.1 million from $107.9 million during the same period last…
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Congress has passed the American Music Tourism Act, putting the federal government one presidential signature away from formally adding concerts, festivals, recording studios, music landmarks and venues of all sizes to the United States’ national tourism strategy. The House approved S. 195 by voice vote September 15 after the Senate…
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Spotify is expanding Fresh Finds from a discovery playlist into a yearlong artist-development program that offers emerging independent musicians everything from recording time and production software to tour opportunities and six months of therapy. Called Fresh Finds Forward, the program launched September 17 and is expected to support roughly 10,000…
