Jody Gerson, Universal Music Publishing Group, AI music, songwriter protection, music industry awards, artificial intelligence music, human creativity
In a powerful industry address at the Music Business UK Awards in Covent Garden, Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson made a definitive stand for human creativity in the face of advancing artificial intelligence technology. Accepting an award on November 4, Gerson positioned the protection of human songwriters as both an ethical imperative and a strategic priority for the world’s largest music publisher, signaling UMPG’s commitment to ensuring AI serves as a tool for artists rather than a replacement for human artistry.
Gerson’s declaration comes at a critical juncture for the music industry, as generative AI technologies increasingly demonstrate the ability to create convincing musical compositions and lyrics. Her stance reflects growing industry-wide concerns about how AI might impact songwriter livelihoods, copyright protection, and the fundamental value of human creative expression. As leader of a publishing catalog spanning legendary songwriters and contemporary hitmakers, Gerson’s position carries significant weight in shaping how the industry navigates the complex intersection of technology and creativity.
Belmont University and the Country Music Association partner to address Nashville’s music industry mental health crisis, bridging care gaps for artists and professionals.
Axios Nashville
Belmont University and the Country Music Association are joining forces to address the growing mental health crisis within Nashville’s music industry. This landmark partnership represents a significant institutional response to what has become a pervasive problem affecting artists, songwriters, and industry professionals throughout Music City.
The collaboration aims to bridge critical gaps in mental health care access that persist despite recent industry-wide efforts to improve support systems. By combining Belmont’s academic resources and health expertise with CMA’s industry influence and reach, the initiative seeks to create more comprehensive, accessible mental health solutions specifically tailored to the unique pressures faced by those working in the music business.
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CD Baby partners with Bandsintown for new Artists Marketplace
Even in today’s streaming-first reality, performing live remains one of the best ways to reach new fans and, as a matter of fact, boost your streams. That’s why CD Baby is proud to partner with Bandsintown for the launch of their new Artists Marketplace, a hub for artists to promote their live shows and grow their fanbases through a curated sele…
CD Baby partners with Bandsintown for new Artists Marketplace
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📣 Consent, control and compensation As the music industry …
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Axing of controversial EBacc is a “step in the right direction” for music education says Ed Sheeran
CMU | the music business explained
The UK government is abandoning the so-called ‘EBacc’, or English Baccalaureate, a controversial initiative that prioritised certain subjects at GCSE and then assessed schools based on how students performed in those subjects – but excluded creative subjects like music. As a result, after the introduction of the EBacc in 2010, creative subjects, i…
