AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCountry Music: John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Famer behind “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” has died at 71. Tour News: Charli xcx canceled her Arizona show after losing her voice, while Offspring guitarist Noodles is stepping away from touring over a serious health issue. Music Business: Spotify has launched paid podcast memberships in the U.S., letting creators offer perks beyond bonus episodes; meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has raised its music-industry growth forecast for the first time in three years. Artists & Charts: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” holds the Billboard 200 lead for a 15th week, and Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has matched Mariah Carey’s streaming record. Live Music: Dolly Parton was honored in a star-studded CMA special, and Riverside’s El Santo Golpe brings its Afro-Latin blend of tradition and activism to Milwaukee on Nov. 6. AI & Rights: The musicians’ union is pressing for protections against AI, as streaming fraud and AI-generated music remain flashpoints across the industry.
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