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  • US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey
  • NMPA Brokers Industry-Wide Publishing Licenses with Udio, Klay Media
  • NMPA Releases Latest Per-Stream US Publisher Payouts from Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey...

NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

NMPA Brokers Industry-Wide Publishing Licenses with Udio, Klay Media

At its 2026 Annual Meeting, NMPA announces industry-wide publishing deals with two AI music companies, Udio and Klay Media. During its Annual Meeting at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tull...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

NMPA Releases Latest Per-Stream US Publisher Payouts from Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon

NMPA president and CEO David Israelite unveils the latest per-stream songwriter and publisher payout across Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon. In a post on LinkedIn, National Mus...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US Register of Copyrights continues The MLC’s designation as the statutory Mechanical Licensing Collective – as total ro...

The Register originally designated The MLC in July 2019 Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

P!NK, Julian Bunetta, and Harvey Mason jr. among honorees at NMPA’s 2026 Annual Meeting

P!NK will receive this year's NMPA Songwriter Icon Award. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Music publishers strike AI licensing deals with Udio and KLAY as NMPA reveals ‘landmark’ industry-wide pacts

NMPA President and CEO David Israelite said the Udio agreement is the first to "value songs and sound recordings equally" when it comes to AI training. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US musicians union sues UMG and Warner Music, alleging member recordings were licensed to Suno and Udio ‘without compens...

The American Federation of Musicians claim the two companies licensed recordings made by its members to Suno and Udio without crediting the musicians. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 day ago

A Make-or-Break Moment for AI Music Companies

The following op-ed comes from David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

Phonorecords V Settlement Proposal Emerges: Major Labels, NMPA, A2IM, and Others Say the Existing Rates ‘Should Not Be A...

Let the Phonorecords V showdown begin: The major labels, the NMPA, and others have reached a settlement covering stateside mechanical rates for physical formats and permanent downl...

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pitchfork.com /1 month ago

Musicians Union Sues Universal and Warner Over AI Use

The American Federation of Musicians claims major labels breached their collective bargaining agreement

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Global Music Rights sues Music Choice, alleging ‘willful’ copyright infringement of 95 songs after its license expired

Founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff, GMR represents just over 175 songwriters and their publishers Source

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law360.com /1 month ago

Musicians Say UMG, Warner Stiffed Them On AI Licensing

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada claims Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group violated its members' collective bargaining agreement by li...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

UAE’s MusicNation joins the Human Artistry Campaign as its first Middle East signatory

MusicNation said its participation reflects its role in implementing the UAE's vision for the protection and enforcement of musical copyrights. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Fast-growing producer royalty company mprs is now buying producer catalogs – in partnership with Milk & Honey

Founded in 2021, mprs – pronounced 'Empress' – was spun out of artist management and services company mtheory when Universal Music Group acquired mtheory's label division Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

The AFM’s AI Lawsuit Is Now Part of ‘A Global Fight’ — UK’s Musicians’ Union Urges Others to ‘Take on Major Corporations...

The AFM’s lawsuit against Universal Music and Warner Music is now one component of “a global fight,” as the UK’s Musicians’ Union has backed the litigation and urged other unions y...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity

'Our new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future,' said UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson So...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

ASCAP Litigates Against Four US-Based Radio Groups for ‘Prolonged Unauthorized Use of Members’ Music’

Four US-based radio groups operating a total of 15 stations have been accused of broadcasting ASCAP members’ music without payment or license. Four radio groups located in South Da...

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nashville.com /1 month ago

Gabb Music Named a 2026 NAPPA Awards Winner

Gabb has announced that Gabb Music has been named a winner in the Music category at the 2026 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA Awards). For more than 36 years, the … The pos...

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 month ago

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money

The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

AFM Sues Universal Music, Warner Music for Failing ‘To Share in the Settlement Proceeds and Future Revenue’ Under Their...

The major labels are anticipating big things, in terms of revenue and otherwise, from their Suno and Udio agreements. But according to a new AFM lawsuit, they’ve also “failed to sh...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

How Music Reports Solved the Complex World of Claims-Based Royalties for DSPs & Global Rights Owners

As digital streaming platforms (DSPs) continue to expand worldwide, rendering national borders irrelevant, the burden of managing publishing licenses has grown exponentially. One n...

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Indie Venues Call For ‘Dismantling’ the PRO’s Blanket Licensing Practice

Members of the National Independent Venue Association and the National Independent Talent Organizations discuss the issues and solutions surrounding PROs' use of blanket licenses.

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

A2IM Champions Reintroduction of Protect Working Musicians Act

According to news that broke last week, "The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), Songwriters of North America (SONA), and a large coalit...

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