Recording Academy names Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents
The Recording Academy announced the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents. Butterfield Jones will continue to oversee the Recording Academy’s efforts to foster diversity, equity,. Continue reading
Spotify, Republic, Sony Music top this year’s Clio Music Award winners
The Clio Music Awards which honors the intersection of music and marketing has announced its 2020/2021 winners. This 6th annual Clio Music Awards recognize excellence in the marketing and promotion. Continue reading
Blues Music Awards go virtual this Sunday, June 6
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Keb’ Mo’ are among the nominees for the 42nd annual Blues Music Awards, which will take place. Continue reading
Grammys revise Award rules, release 2021-22 deadlines
The Grammys released their newest calendar Wednesday along with some significant rules and eligibility changes. The biggest change is the expansion of eligibility for credited producers, songwriters, and engineers in. Continue reading
Jason Isbell, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana Music Awards nominees 2021
The nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards were announced at Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music yesterday. The winners will be announced at the Americana. Continue reading
What ban? Morgan Wallen wins 3 Billboard Music Awards…
Morgan Wallen has won three Billboard Music Awards despite much of the music industry promising to ban the country star after he was caught on video using the n-word. This. Continue reading
Grimes leads nominees for Canada’s Independent Music Awards
Canadian Music Week revealed it’s nominations for the 20th edition of Independent Music Awards, with international popstar Grimes heading up the pack, along with other notable noms including Half Moon. Continue reading
Now part-owned by a major corporation, how might SXSW change?
An iconic conferences with a largely stellar reputation, Austin’s South By Southwest has reigned supreme among music conferences. Now that the brand is partly owned by P-MRC (owner of Rolling. Continue reading
Best music industry conferences Spring 2021
Music industry conferences are a great way to learn and grow your network, but with springtime shaping up to be a busy season, choosing the right ones to attend can. Continue reading
SXSW sells 50% to Billboard, Rolling Stone publisher Penske Media
The publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vibe, and Variety, Penske Media has bought a 50% stake in SXSW. “a true lifeline” The SXSW festival and conference were struggling after they were canceled in. Continue reading
