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Alan Jackson’s Certifications Soar to New Heights
August 11, 2026 3 min read
Superstar’s Catalog Certified for 85.5-Million Units
Country Music Icon Achieves Notable Gold, Platinum & Multi-Platinum Milestones
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Music Community Introduces New Labeling Program To Distinguish Generative AI in Sound Recordings
July 10, 2026 9 min read
Broad Support from IFPI, RIAA, A2IM, WIN, IMPALA, The Grammys,SAG-AFTRA & Human Artistry Campaign
Track-Level Labels to Provide Transparency for Fans AcrossDigital Music Services and Partners
NOTE: Suggested Icons for “AI-Generated” and “AI-Assisted” Labels
WASHINGTON / NEW YORK / LONDON (July 10, 2026) – Today, IFPI, RIAA, A2IM, WIN, IMPALA, The Grammys, SAG-AFTRA
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Unanimous Senate Action Advances NO FAKES Act as Broad Consensus Pushes Landmark Voice & Likeness Bill Toward Passage
June 18, 2026 3 min read
Bipartisan Legislation Combating Harmful AI Deepfakes Earns Substantial Backing from Multiple Sectors, Support in White House National Legislative Framework for AI
WASHINGTON, DC – As the Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously advances historic federal voice & likeness protections for all Americans, the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) applauds this
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RIAA’S Mitch Glazier, Michele Ballantyne & Morna Willens Present Disney Music Group’s Ken Bunt & The Walt Disney Company’s Horacio Gutierrez with FROZEN Album Diamond Certification at National Archives Foundation Spirit of Independence Festival
June 6, 2026 6 min read
Plus fireside chat recognizing 250 years of American music, special performance of songs from FROZEN by Caroline Bowman (Elsa in North American Touring Production) and surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse in patriotic attire
Pictured (L-R): RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier; Caroline Bowman (portrayed Elsa in the North American Touring production of “Frozen”); RIAA
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RIAA & National Archives Foundation Present: An Evening with Garth Brooks, Celebrating 250 Years of American Music
June 5, 2026 3 min read
RIAA Honors’ Artist of a Lifetime Tallies the Most Albums in Gold & Platinum History at 200M, And Stands as the Only Artist to Ever Earn 10 Diamond Album Certifications
Garth Brooks dials up the hits for packed crowd
Pictured (L-R): RIAA Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens, Garth Brooks, RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne, RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier
Garth Brooks
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RIAA Honors Celebrates Artist of a Lifetime Garth Brooks, Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt, US Representatives Nathaniel Moran & Madeleine Dean
June 4, 2026 7 min read
Event’s Fifth Edition Highlights Unifying Power of Music, in Partnership with Billboard
Garth Brooks performs at RIAA Honors Credit: Ben Krebs
Pictured (L-R): RIAA SVP Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones, Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens, Garth Brooks, RIAA President & COO Michele
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RIAA Reaffirms Support for NO FAKES Act as Broad Bipartisan & Cross-Sector Consensus Builds
May 20, 2026 5 min read
Senate & House Reintroduce Bill to Combat AI Deepfakes
Creative Communities, AI Developers, Child Safety Groups, Labor Unions, Conservatives & Free Speech Advocates Align on Landmark Protections for Individuals While Enabling Innovation
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) applauds bicameral momentum from Democrats and Republicans for the NO FAKES Act
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USTR Special 301 Report Upholds Intellectual Property as US Trade Priority
May 1, 2026 2 min read
RIAA SVP International Policy George York Lauds Findings
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2026) – The US Trade Representative (USTR)’s annual Special 301 Report stresses the critical importance of intellectual property rights and underscores the vital contributions of American creators to US economic growth, job creation, quality of life and culture.
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Latin music US revenue hits tenth straight high – reaches $1 billion wholesale for 2025 & outpaces overall market growth
April 9, 2026 9 min read
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WASHINGTON, DC – Latin music’s momentum in the US continues to grow, according to the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). In a new report, RIAA notes 2025 was the first year that Latin’s annual US
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RIAA Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Cox Case
March 25, 2026 1 min read
Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman and CEO:
“We are disappointed in the Court’s decision vacating a jury’s determination that Cox Communications contributed to mass scale copyright infringement, based on overwhelming evidence that the company knowingly facilitated theft. To be effective, copyright law must protect creators and markets from harmful infringement and policymakers should look