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American Songwriter OP-ED by RIAA President & COO Michele Ballantyne: Shutting Down Fraudsters Who Prey on Artists’ Hopes and Dreams

Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” Becomes Band’s First Single to Be Certified Diamond

Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” Becomes Band’s First Single Ever to Be Certified Diamond

The RIAA announced lawsuits against AI developers.

RIAA, Major Labels File Lawsuits Against Developers of AI Music Services

Drake’s Historic Week: Surpasses 200 Million Certified Sales

Jay-Z’s 7 Best Selling Albums Ranked

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OutKast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ Is Now the Best Selling Rap Album

October 6, 2023, 1:43 pm
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ Eligible for Platinum Status After Less Than a Month

August 24, 2023, 4:31 pm
Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” is Certified Diamond
Jay-Z Becomes First Rapper with 10 Multi-Platinum Albums

July 20, 2023, 11:13 am
The Hamilton Cast Scores First Musical Theatre Album to be Certified Diamond by RIAA

June 24, 2023, 7:54 am
New Report: 50% of Vinyl Record Purchasers in U.S. Don’t Have a Record Player

May 4, 2023, 8:30 am
Lady A’s “Need You Now” Becomes Fifth Country Song Certified Diamond by RIAA

April 17, 2023, 4:45 pm
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U.S. Copyright Office Proposes Changes to Digital Royalty Payments for Songwriters

February 6, 2015, 12:38 pm
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Music Business Roundup: Spotify API Updates, Congressional Music Licensing Hearing, Radio and Music Sales
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Guest Blog: Do Major Labels Really “RESPECT” Older Artists?

June 26, 2014, 3:58 pm
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RIAA Protests Termination Rights; Don Henley Weighs In

August 16, 2011, 4:13 pm
Grooveshark: We’re ‘Legal’ If Not Always ‘Licensed’

April 19, 2011, 11:22 am

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