Music Business News: United States
News Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026 News Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. News States accuse Live Nation of stifling competition and driving up prices for fans as trial continues without the DOJ. News The US recorded music industry generated USD $11.535 billion in wholesale revenue in 2025, up 3.1% YoY. News Borchetta's departure from HYBE AMERICA was announced in February. News The amended filing expanded Chad Hugo’s claims, alleging that he was left off songwriter credits on several tracks he helped create. News UMG is partnering with the operator of O Beach to build a global network of music-driven venues. News Taste Profile will initially be available in beta for Premium users in New Zealand in the coming weeks.