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HUMAN ARTISTRY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES, ANNOUNCES AI PRINCIPLES
March 16, 2023 | Press Statements
40+ groups representing artists, performers, writers, athletes & more launch campaign for AI that supports human creativity and accomplishment.
CAITLYN SMITH CELEBRATES THE IMPACT OF AN ALL-FEMALE TEAM DURING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PANEL AT RIAA
March 13, 2023 | Press Statements
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the RIAA hosted a special conversation with critically acclaimed Monument Records’ artist/songwriter Caitlyn Smith.
RIAA & Spotify Present Diplo During Musicians On Call Benefit Concert
March 2, 2023 | Press Statements
After a three-year hiatus, annual Musicians on Call benefit event returns to the 9:30 Club to celebrate the healing power of music in the heart of our Nation’s Capital.
Welcome the #RIAAClassOf 2022
January 5, 2023 | Gold & Platinum
Washington, DC (January 5, 2023) – “Firsts” always hold a special significance, and for 39 stars on the rise, the RIAA today introduces those whose first certifications were earned in 2022*…
Alligator Records Founder And President Bruce Iglauer Celebrated In Washington D.C. For Historic Label’s 50th Anniversary
November 17, 2022 | Press Statements
RIAA, A2IM And Exceleration Music-Hosted Event Featured Iconic Blues Artist Shemekia Copeland. Representative Jan Schakowsky And Members Of The Illinois Delegation Honored Cultural Impact Of The Blues.
Jury Finds Grande Communications Liable for Willful Infringement of 1400 Copyrighted Music Recordings
November 3, 2022 | Press Statements
An Austin federal jury today found Grande Communications liable for willful infringement of 1,403 copyrighted sound recordings and ordered the internet provider to pay $46,766,200 in damages to a group of record label plaintiffs.
Digital Creators Coalition Details Trillions In U.S. Economic Contributions From Creative Communities
November 1, 2022 | Press Statements
The Digital Discovery Report offers insights on how music, film, television, books and periodicals, photography, news media, sports and more not only drive culture, but also a thriving society with millions of American creators and trillions of dollars into the U.S. economy.
Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Celebrates the Blues and Honors 50 Years of Alligator Records with Statement in Congressional Record
October 26, 2022 | Press Statements
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Truth In Musical Advertising Act Brings Kentucky into Digital Age Protection
October 18, 2022 | Press Statements
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY (October 18, 2022) – Kentucky is leading other states in enacting laws that protect recording artists and listeners believing they are consuming original works…
RIAA Reports Double Digit Mid-Year Growth for U.S. Latin Music
October 6, 2022 | News Articles
Heating up celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today published new revenue data for U.S. Latin music, which outpaced overall U.S. tallies and grew its share to a record high at 6.6% of total revenue.