AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMusic Business: Paul McCartney has joined the billionaire club, with Forbes estimating his fortune at $1.4 billion—third among musicians behind Jay-Z and Taylor Swift. Publishing rights, touring and his MPL catalog helped build the wealth. Radio: Garth Brooks’ company is buying Nashville station Lightning 100 for $3 million and plans to relaunch it as a country-focused outlet, “The New FM 100.” Publishing: Debbie Gibson signed with Downtown Music Publishing for catalog administration and film and TV placements as she begins a new creative chapter. Global Sounds: Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna’s new album, Ghazali, blends Arabic folk-pop with sounds from Palestine, India, North Africa and Chile. Album Honors: KNEECAP’s FENIAN was named Rough Trade’s No. 2 album of the year, while Sam Amidon announced Willing Brother Knowing, due February 2027. Legacy: A new biography by Bap Kennedy’s wife, Brenda, revisits the Belfast singer-songwriter’s life and career, with a foreword by Steve Earle.
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