AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJoni Mitchell: The Canadian-born singer is now a U.S. citizen, completing a journey that began when she moved to Detroit in 1965 to pursue music. Industry Shake-up: Universal Music Group is making the final cuts in its restructuring, with senior leaders departing at Def Jam, Interscope, Polydor and other labels. Republic Records chief Jim Roppo is leaving for a senior role at Warner Records. Physical Music: U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, while vinyl rose 17.7%, as fans keep buying music they can own. Streaming Fraud: Prosecutors say a man used AI-generated songs and 10,000 bots to collect $8 million in fraudulent royalties. On Tour: Garth Brooks added two Seattle dates in November, extending his arena run.
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