AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. 250th Celebrations With Music: Trump’s July 4 “Tribute to America” rally on the National Mall is set to feature major military bands and Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”, while Illinois is rolling out a full summer of America 250 programming and Vermont’s historic sites are hosting Declaration of Independence readings plus patriotic concerts and flyovers. Country & Pop on Tour: Chance the Rapper kicks off a 10th-anniversary “Coloring Book” tour in August, and Ed Sheeran tells fans he’ll step back from music after finishing his LOOP run in November. New Releases/Reviews: Lizzo’s “Bitch” gets a mixed review, praised for standout tracks like “That GRRRL” but criticized for losing momentum mid-album. Jazz Spotlight: Arturo Sandoval begins a Blue Note residency with his new album “Sangú,” leaning into freewheeling, Spanglish energy. Tech Meets Music Culture: Qobuz reports 45.7% revenue growth in 2025, with the U.S. as its biggest market. Community Events: Juneteenth celebrations in Binghamton mix live entertainment, spoken word, and music.
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