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(May 23, 2022 – Nashville, TN) Universal Music Group Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum was surprised with two RIAA plaques Saturday night ahead of his sold-out show at Ascend Amphitheater. The plaques were presented to him by RIAA’s Jackie Jones…

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RIAA greatly appreciates the release of today’s 2022 Special 301 Report shining a critical spotlight on the contributions of American creators and underscoring the vital importance of strong global protections for creative works.

Signing marks effort to share information, conduct outreach and education, and collaborate on enforcement priorities, new initiatives.

Latin music continues to rise – powering the overall music market and reporting its highest revenue figure in history last year at $886 million. 

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Blinding Lights and Starboy Certified Diamond by RIAA, The Weeknd Becomes Only the Sixth Solo Artist to Reach 3 Diamond Digital Single Awards…

Washington, DC (March 18, 2022) – Today, Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation encouraging the development…

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In 2021, recorded music revenues in the United States grew 23% to $15.0 billion at estimated retail value. All major formats of music grew versus the prior year with the exception of digital downloads. Paid subscriptions continued to be the biggest growth driver, resulting in the sixth consecutive year of growth for music revenues.