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MBW's Trailblazers series meets Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image-Line, the Belgian company behind FL Studio Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-next-global-genre-will-likely-start-in-someones-bedroom-and-that-bedroom-might-be-in-lagos-mumbai-or-sao-paulo/

The plaque was presented by NMPA President & CEO David Israelite alongside Omar Grant, Senior Director of Creative at Sony Music Publishing Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/russ-honored-with-nmpa-gold-platinum-recognition-celebrating-26-certified-songs/

Capshaw has built Red Light into what the company says is the world's largest independent artist management firm, with a roster that includes Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton, and The Strokes. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/t-j-martell-foundation-to-honor-red-light-management-founder-coran-capshaw-with-lifetime-music-industry-award/

The company acknowledged that the ad contained “a male singing voice," but denied that it was a "sound-alike singer." Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/coca-cola-denies-johnny-cash-sound-alike-claim-disputes-infringement-in-estate-lawsuit/

Werde will bring his distinct perspective to Music Business Worldwide’s editorial lineup with regular U.S.-based commentary Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/music-business-worldwide-taps-bill-werde-for-new-column-series/

Three former The Debut: Dream Academy contestants – EMILY, LEXIE, and SAMARA – had previously been confirmed as members of the group. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-katseye-hybe-and-geffen-unveil-second-global-girl-group-saint-satine/