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By Mitch Glazier, Richard James Burgess, Susan Genco and Jordan Bromley.

The iconic artist was surprised on-stage when CMG EVP Global Artist Marketing & Commerce, Robbie McIntosh and EVP, Head of Media Strategy & Relations, Ambrosia Healy presented her with a plaque commemorating 100 million RIAA song certifications.

Whether it’s two-part harmony or a 100-member orchestra, some of the greatest music happens when people come together.

Based on more than 50 interviews with key players at a diverse group of labels, NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program Director Larry Miller provides an insider’s look at the music business today, and why the role of a record label remains central.

The App Association announced today on Capitol Hill – joined by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte – new “best practices” for app companies using creative works to help prevent the theft of those works via mobile apps.

We are excited to officially launch a new microsite, musicfuels.com.  We all know that music dominates social media, right?  But when you start to break it down and look at the most followed accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on a daily basis – with their tens of millions of followers – the dominance of music and musicians is truly startling.

ICYMI: Forbes recently published an op-ed by our CEO Cary Sherman.

RIAA Chairman & CEO Cary Sherman – himself a musician – reflects on how music drives culture, the personal impact it has had on his life, and music’s broad appeal in a short video produced for the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Today we released our report on recorded music revenues and shipment information for 2014.

For most of my professional career in the music business, I’ve known Zach well, worked closely with him on myriad issues and developed the deepest respect and affection for him. He was always a strong supporter of the RIAA and for that especially, along with his friendship and counsel, I am most grateful.