Paul Resnikoff

John Mayer Faces Renewed Backlash for Using the N-Word In 2010 Playboy Interview

March 23, 2021

Screengrab of Playboy's 2010 interview with John Mayer, which remains online. John Mayer is now facing uncomfortable questions about a Playboy interview from 2010, one that delved heavily into racial issues. ... Read More...

As Streaming Takes Over, Music Metadata Is Becoming More Critical for Musicians. How Critical, You Ask?

Paul Resnikoff

March 22, 2021

photo: Werner Gmünder Music metadata: it’s the oft-overlooked chore that can make a music career successful – or doom it to obscurity. Today, music metadata impacts everything in an artist's career, includin... Read More...

Joe Rogan Faces More Accusations of Transphobia After Stating “There Are Idiots Who Become Trans, and Now All of a Sudden We Think They’re Amazing”

Paul Resnikoff

March 20, 2021

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Joe Rogan during his recent interview with guest Jim Breuer, March 19th, 2021 (photo: Digital Music News) Despite heavy pressure from activist Spotify employees, Joe Rogan reiterated his criticisms of the tra... Read More...

Spotify Refuses to Reinstate Morgan Wallen Into ‘Hot Country,’ Its Biggest Country Playlist

Paul Resnikoff

March 18, 2021

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Spotify's 'Hot Country' playlist, pictured March 18th, 2021 with 6.273 million followers (photo: Digital Music News) Over the past few weeks, Spotify has been quietly reinstating Morgan Wallen into a number o... Read More...

Cumulus Media — The First Company to Ban Morgan Wallen — Reinstates the Artist on Multiple Radio Stations

Paul Resnikoff

March 17, 2021

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Cumulus Media was the first media company to ban Morgan Wallen in early February. Now, the artist is quietly reappearing on its member stations. Back in February, Digital Music News first reported that multi... Read More...

Mickey Guyton Says Hatred From Morgan Wallen Fans Caused Her to Have Pregnancy Complications

Paul Resnikoff

March 16, 2021

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Country singer Mickey Guyton discusses Morgan Wallen during an interview at the 2021 Grammy Awards, Sunday, March 14th, 2021 (photo: Digital Music News) In an interview conducted at the Grammy Awards, country... Read More...

Morgan Wallen Breaks All-Time Country Sales Record as ‘Dangerous’ Spends Nine Weeks at No. 1

Paul Resnikoff

March 15, 2021

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Despite a massive industry-wide cancellation — or more likely, because of it — Morgan Wallen is now enjoying a record-setting sales streak for his latest album, Dangerous: The Double Album. Morgan Wallen's l... Read More...

Academy of Country Music Awards Doubles Down on Morgan Wallen Ban — Singer “Will Not Be Mentioned” at April Event

Paul Resnikoff

March 11, 2021

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Just weeks after declaring country singer Morgan Wallen ineligible to win any awards, the prestigious Academy of Country Music now appears to be taking steps to ensure that the singer isn't mentioned at all d... Read More...

Joe Rogan Says Spotify Is ‘Slowly But Surely Getting Its Sh*t Together’ On Its Podcast App

Paul Resnikoff

March 10, 2021

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Joe Rogan during a recent interview with Hamilton Morris (photo: Digital Music News) For those struggling with Spotify's clunky podcast app, Joe Rogan says there's hope. But he's also part of the problem. Fo... Read More...

Zayn Malik Directly Accuses the Grammys of Bribery — “Unless You Shake Hands and Send Gifts, There’s No Nominations Considerations”

Paul Resnikoff

March 9, 2021

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Zayn Malik (photo: First Access Entertainment, CC by 3.0) Zayn Malik has taken a big swipe against the Grammys — just days before the show airs. It's been a very rough year or so for the Grammy Awards — and ... Read More...

Country Jam Refuses to Remove Morgan Wallen as a Marquee Headliner

Paul Resnikoff

March 8, 2021

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Country Jam USA's 2021 list of marquee performers as of March 8th, 2021 Despite heavy pressure to drop Morgan Wallen, Country Jam USA is keeping the country artist as a marquee headliner — and they're not alo... Read More...

Gladys Knight Delivers a Stunning National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game — As Every Player Stands

Paul Resnikoff

March 7, 2021

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Gladys Knight performs the National Anthem at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, March 7th, 2021 (photo: Digital Music News) Earlier this year, the Dallas Mavericks canceled the National Anthem at their home games. ... Read More...

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Joe Rogan Faces More Accusations of Transphobia After Stating “There Are Idiots Who Become Trans, and Now All of a Sudden We Think They’re Amazing”

Spotify Refuses to Reinstate Morgan Wallen Into ‘Hot Country,’ Its Biggest Country Playlist

Cumulus Media — The First Company to Ban Morgan Wallen — Reinstates the Artist on Multiple Radio Stations

Mickey Guyton Says Hatred From Morgan Wallen Fans Caused Her to Have Pregnancy Complications

Morgan Wallen Breaks All-Time Country Sales Record as ‘Dangerous’ Spends Nine Weeks at No. 1

Academy of Country Music Awards Doubles Down on Morgan Wallen Ban — Singer “Will Not Be Mentioned” at April Event

Joe Rogan Says Spotify Is ‘Slowly But Surely Getting Its Sh*t Together’ On Its Podcast App

Zayn Malik Directly Accuses the Grammys of Bribery — “Unless You Shake Hands and Send Gifts, There’s No Nominations Considerations”

Country Jam Refuses to Remove Morgan Wallen as a Marquee Headliner

Gladys Knight Delivers a Stunning National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game — As Every Player Stands

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