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Country music star John Rich: “This is the mass marketing of plagiarism”

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Country music star John Rich: “This is the mass marketing of plagiarism”

September 3, 2026| Music-Related Business|

AI Summary of the Fox interview: Country music star John Rich criticized artificial intelligence in the music... Read More → Country music star John Rich: “This is the mass marketing of plagiarism”

Dolly Parton Never Wanted to Leave Her Music in ‘same state’ as Prince and Aretha Franklin

September 3, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Hannah Furnell, The Mirror US | Dolly Parton never wanted to leave her music in the “same... Read More → Dolly Parton Never Wanted to Leave Her Music in ‘same state’ as Prince and Aretha Franklin

Musicians Contact Asked, “Would You Play for Free at a Resort?” Here Are Some Thoughts

September 3, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Did you catch our last newsletter about musicians playing for free at resorts? If not, you can read it at... Read More → Musicians Contact Asked, “Would You Play for Free at a Resort?” Here Are Some Thoughts

Ariana Grande Blasts Trump Administration for Using ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ in Social Post: ‘Your Truth Is False’

August 27, 2026| Music-Related Business|

This article involves a possible Copyright Violation | By Steven J. Horowitz, Variety | Ariana Grande has... Read More → Ariana Grande Blasts Trump Administration for Using ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ in Social Post: ‘Your Truth Is False’

Tubas Declared a National Security Threat as Musicians ‘disturbed’ by WH Move

August 13, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Tuba concert in Denver. | This article involves an increase in the price of wood-brass instruments by... Read More → Tubas Declared a National Security Threat as Musicians ‘disturbed’ by WH Move

Fireworks as WH Admin’s Attempt to Silence Jazz Drummer Backfires Spectacularly

August 13, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: New COMBO Board Member Steve Pavey on his drum kit! | This story involves a violation of a... Read More → Fireworks as WH Admin’s Attempt to Silence Jazz Drummer Backfires Spectacularly

Taylor Swift Removes ANOTHER Song From White House Video

August 13, 2026| Music-Related Business|

This article involves Copyright Violation. | By Connor MacCrory, The Mirror | White House social media... Read More → Taylor Swift Removes ANOTHER Song From White House Video

Katy Perry ‘Appalled And Angry’ Over White House Using Her Song In TikTok About Military Strikes // Singer Humiliates Trump After White House Uses His Song

July 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

(These articles regard Copyright Violation) By Sebastian Murdock, HuffPost | Katy Perry said she is... Read More → Katy Perry ‘Appalled And Angry’ Over White House Using Her Song In TikTok About Military Strikes // Singer Humiliates Trump After White House Uses His Song

Spotify Pulls Streams On a Hit Song Over Alleged Fraud Tied to Kalshi Betting

July 9, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Ethan Millman, Hollywood Reporter | Spotify has removed about 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s... Read More → Spotify Pulls Streams On a Hit Song Over Alleged Fraud Tied to Kalshi Betting

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Denver May Ask Voters to Approve a New 5-15% Tax On Stadium and Large Concert Tickets

July 2, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Spencer Soicher, 9 News | Two Denver City Council members are proposing a tiered seat tax on tickets at... Read More → Denver May Ask Voters to Approve a New 5-15% Tax On Stadium and Large Concert Tickets

Bret Saunders Leaves KBCO After Nearly Three Decades On

June 25, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Olivia Prentzal, The Colorado Sun | The longtime music host hopes to remain in Colorado after leaving the... Read More → Bret Saunders Leaves KBCO After Nearly Three Decades On

RiNo Venue Two Moons Music Hall Has Closed After a Two-year Run

June 25, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Emily Ferguson, Westword | The venue was slated to be a part of this year’s Underground Music... Read More → RiNo Venue Two Moons Music Hall Has Closed After a Two-year Run

Dean Guitars Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Legal Battles

June 25, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Happy, Happy Mag | Dean Guitars has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States,... Read More → Dean Guitars Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Legal Battles

Court filing reveals the President spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

June 25, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Larry Neumeister, AP News | The President spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation in the... Read More → Court filing reveals the President spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

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CBS Forced to Pay for Stephen Colbert’s Final Prank on The Late Show

June 18, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Carsen Holaday, The Independent | Stephen Colbert has stuck CBS with the bill after he used the Peanuts TV... Read More → CBS Forced to Pay for Stephen Colbert’s Final Prank on The Late Show

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