AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Boost: Northeast Tennessee hit $1.01B in visitor spending in 2025, up 8.9%, with lodging, food, and transportation driving the gains. Immigration Pressure on Culture: In Indianapolis, ICE protest rallies followed a record-high July arrest count; in Passaic, the Mexican Independence Day Parade was postponed indefinitely over ICE concerns—both stories show how enforcement is reshaping community life and local foot traffic. Live Music & Community Pride: The HBCU Labor Day Classic battle of the bands drew big crowds in Jackson, Miss., with regional schools and colleges bringing performances and momentum back to the city. Pop Culture Clash: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” message during Ed Sheeran’s MetLife tour has sparked calls to remove him, while backlash from public figures continues to swirl. Physical Music Comeback: U.S. CD sales surged in 2026’s first half, with RIAA reporting a 45.7% volume jump to 17.5M units. K-Pop Crossover: NiziU will release its first Korean EP, “Sour Grapes,” on Sept. 28.
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