Music industry bodies pen open letter calling for consent for artists and songwriters before signing AI deals NME
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Country music has emerged as the fastest-growing genre in the UK, with consumption increasing by 10.9% last year according to the CMA. This surge is driven by a shift in artist development that prioritizes digital-first strategies and cultural cross-pollination over traditional genre-specific marketing. The success of this model is reshaping how the broader music industry approaches audience building and mainstream visibility by turning online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
June 22, 2026A coalition of 31 global organizations representing artists, songwriters, and managers has issued an open letter demanding that record labels and publishers stop the unauthorized inclusion of creator rights in artificial intelligence licensing deals. Coordinated by the European Music Managers Alliance, the group argues that major industry players are negotiating transformative AI agreements without meaningfully consulting the creators whose identities and works provide the value for such deals. This collective action highlights a growing rift between rightsholders and creators over the control of moral, image, and personality rights as the industry integrates generative AI technology.
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