In 2022, Latin music revenues in the U.S. continued to grow at an extraordinary pace. Total revenues of $1.1 billion represented a 24% annual increase, and adjusted for inflation, were just 3% below the all-time high from 2005. 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the RIAA hosted a special conversation with critically acclaimed Monument Records’ artist/songwriter Caitlyn Smith.

Recorded music revenues in the U.S. in 2022 continued to grow for the seventh consecutive year. Total revenues grew 6% to a record high $15.9 billion at estimated retail value. 

Our first guest this year is Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of West Michigan. This attorney and midwestern mom is the first woman to represent her home district in the House of Representatives, and she is excited to get to work.

Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier & COO Michele Ballantyne Honor Halsey with a Diamond for “Without Me” officially marking the 100^th Diamond single in RIAA history.

The RIAA announces the first-of-its-kind NFT accolade presented to WILLOW in recognition of the 3x Platinum “Whip My Hair,” 2x Platinum “Wait A Minute!,” 2x Platinum “Meet Me At Our Spot” and Platinum “t r a n s p a r e n t  s o u l ft. Travis Barker.”

Capitol Hill Mixtape returns this week for a conversation with Congresswoman Becca Balint of

Yesterday, the US Trade Representative released its annual Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of US trading partners’ protection and enforcement of IP rights.