Global Music Rights welcomes hit songwriters and composers: The Weeknd, Sam Hunt, Justin Vernon, Ruth Barrett + many more. New Music, New Signings, & Client Accomplishments. Stay up-to-date with the latest from the greatest music creators.
Stay up-to-date with the latest from the greatest music creators. New music, new signings, & client accomplishments.
Global Music Rights is proud to support Music Covid Relief, a resource to help music professionals access information and applications to receive benefits made available by the CARES Act.
As one of country music’s most well-known songwriters, Shane McAnally is named the 2019 ACM Songwriter of the Year for his work on Kacey Musgraves’ “Space Cowboy.”
Released in February 2019, “Please Me” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it Bruno Mars’ third No. 1 single on the chart.
Global Music Rights congratulates founder Irving Azoff and CEO Randy Grimmett on being listed in Billboard’s annual ranking of industry influence.
With his Billboard 200-topping album Scorpion and hit singles, including “God’s Plan,” Drake dominates the year-end charts and leads the year-end Top Artists ranking.
Travis Scott scores his first No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as “Sicko Mode” leads the chart the week of 12/8/18.
With his hit song "In My Feelings," Global Music Rights client Drake now leads the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the 29th week, the most of any artist in a single year.
NYT interviews eclectic producer and GMRO client Benny Blanco. Blanco discusses the process behind hits like Ed Sheeran's "Don't" and albums like Kids See Ghosts.
Drake shatters several Billboard records, including Most Simultaneously Charted Hot 100 Titles (with 27) and Most Simultaneous Hot 100 Top 10s (7 total). He has also managed to replace his own Hot 100 #1 twice in a row, with "In My Feelings" at the top spot, replacing "Nice For What," and previous #1 "God's Plan".
SOS interviews Family Guy composer Walter Murphy on his composition process and title sequence work with show creator Seth McFarlane.
Country hit songwriter and Global Music Rights client Shane McAnally is taking his dispute with ASCAP over premium payments to arbitration. This will be the first opportunity for McAnally to have this $1.3m case reviewed by experts not affiliated with ASCAP.
Global Music Rights congratulates founder Irving Azoff and CEO Randy Grimmett on being listed in Billboard’s annual ranking of industry influence.
Global Music Rights congratulates client Jon Bon Jovi on his induction into the Rock & Roll hall of fame.
Global Music Rights congratulates composer client Jeff Russo on winning his first Emmy for his work on FX’s limited series “Fargo.”
Radio station owners interested in securing the rights to perform works in Global Music Rights’ catalog should contact Global Music Rights here to negotiate the terms of a license.
Global Music Rights congratulates client Shane McAnally, who has officially broken Florida Georgia Line’s record of 24 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road”.
Global Music Rights client Drake has become the Billboard Music Awards’ biggest winner ever in a single year, receiving 13 awards. Drake’s accolades include the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist among several others.
The New York Times reports on the death of Global Music Rights client Chris Cornell. Cornell is widely recognized as one of the all-time greatest voices in rock and was immortalized by his Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave and solo recordings.
Global Music Rights congratulates client Bruno Mars, who has tied Justin Timberlake’s record of most No. 1s among male soloists on Billboard’s Pop Songs airplay chart. “That’s What I Like,” the second single from Mars’ 24K Magic, will be the eighth Bruno Mars title to hit the top spot.
Global Music Rights is proud to represent Prince’s influential and timeless catalog for performance licensing throughout the world.
Rolling Stone reports on the interim licensing agreement agreed upon by Global Music Rights and the RMLC. The interim license ensures client works will continue to be legally played by RMLC members.
Global Music Rights files a complaint against the RMLC in federal court, asserting that the radio group is inhibiting competition in the performing rights marketplace.
Global Music Rights Founder Irving Azoff challenges YouTube to fairly compensate musicians and grant them sufficient control to protect their copyrights from exploitation.
New York Times' Ben Sisario interviews Irving Azoff, Global Music Rights Founder and recent recipient of the Salute to Industry Icons award presented at the annual pre-Grammy gala.
Global Music Rights mourns the death of client Glenn Frey. Frey will be forever remembered for his unfettered creativity and perfectionism, both as a solo artist and as part of the legendary classic rock band, the Eagles.
Global Music Rights CEO Randy Grimmett attends the CMJ Music Marathon to discuss the ever-changing nature of the music rights landscape with Larry Miller, professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt.
Global Music Rights Founder Irving Azoff addresses the lack of comprehensive licensing by YouTube, calling for adequate compensation for digital use of Global Music Rights-represented works.
The New York Times examines the disruptive entrance of Global Music Rights into the performance rights industry, highlighting its increased leverage and transparency to clients.
Billboard reports on hit songwriter Pharrell Williams’ new partnership with Global Music Rights. Williams joins a dynamic and star-studded roster including Bruno Mars, Shane McAnally, and Ryan Tedder among others.
Forbes analyzes the many distinct advantages provided by Azoff MSG Entertainment as a multi-faced and versatile music company addressing new and unique obstacles in the digital age and challenging traditional business models.
Irving Azoff and James Dolan establish a brand-new joint venture entitled Azoff MSG Entertainment, whose services consist of artist management, digital and event marketing, television production, and performance rights under the Global Music Rights division.
Global Music Rights welcomes hit songwriters and composers: The Weeknd, Sam Hunt, Justin Vernon, Ruth Barrett + many more. New Music, New Signings, & Client Accomplishments. Stay up-to-date with the latest from the greatest music creators.
Stay up-to-date with the latest from the greatest music creators. New music, new signings, & client accomplishments.
Global Music Rights is proud to support Music Covid Relief, a resource to help music professionals access information and applications to receive benefits made available by the CARES Act.
As one of country music’s most well-known songwriters, Shane McAnally is named the 2019 ACM Songwriter of the Year for his work on Kacey Musgraves’ “Space Cowboy.”
Released in February 2019, “Please Me” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it Bruno Mars’ third No. 1 single on the chart.
Global Music Rights congratulates founder Irving Azoff and CEO Randy Grimmett on being listed in Billboard’s annual ranking of industry influence.
With his Billboard 200-topping album Scorpion and hit singles, including “God’s Plan,” Drake dominates the year-end charts and leads the year-end Top Artists ranking.
Travis Scott scores his first No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as “Sicko Mode” leads the chart the week of 12/8/18.
With his hit song "In My Feelings," Global Music Rights client Drake now leads the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the 29th week, the most of any artist in a single year.
NYT interviews eclectic producer and GMRO client Benny Blanco. Blanco discusses the process behind hits like Ed Sheeran's "Don't" and albums like Kids See Ghosts.
Drake shatters several Billboard records, including Most Simultaneously Charted Hot 100 Titles (with 27) and Most Simultaneous Hot 100 Top 10s (7 total). He has also managed to replace his own Hot 100 #1 twice in a row, with "In My Feelings" at the top spot, replacing "Nice For What," and previous #1 "God's Plan".
SOS interviews Family Guy composer Walter Murphy on his composition process and title sequence work with show creator Seth McFarlane.
Country hit songwriter and Global Music Rights client Shane McAnally is taking his dispute with ASCAP over premium payments to arbitration. This will be the first opportunity for McAnally to have this $1.3m case reviewed by experts not affiliated with ASCAP.
Global Music Rights congratulates founder Irving Azoff and CEO Randy Grimmett on being listed in Billboard’s annual ranking of industry influence.
Global Music Rights congratulates client Jon Bon Jovi on his induction into the Rock & Roll hall of fame.
Global Music Rights congratulates composer client Jeff Russo on winning his first Emmy for his work on FX’s limited series “Fargo.”
Global Music Rights congratulates client Shane McAnally, who has officially broken Florida Georgia Line’s record of 24 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road”.
Global Music Rights client Drake has become the Billboard Music Awards’ biggest winner ever in a single year, receiving 13 awards. Drake’s accolades include the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist among several others.
The New York Times reports on the death of Global Music Rights client Chris Cornell. Cornell is widely recognized as one of the all-time greatest voices in rock and was immortalized by his Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave and solo recordings.
Global Music Rights congratulates client Bruno Mars, who has tied Justin Timberlake’s record of most No. 1s among male soloists on Billboard’s Pop Songs airplay chart. “That’s What I Like,” the second single from Mars’ 24K Magic, will be the eighth Bruno Mars title to hit the top spot.
Global Music Rights is proud to represent Prince’s influential and timeless catalog for performance licensing throughout the world.
Rolling Stone reports on the interim licensing agreement agreed upon by Global Music Rights and the RMLC. The interim license ensures client works will continue to be legally played by RMLC members.
Global Music Rights files a complaint against the RMLC in federal court, asserting that the radio group is inhibiting competition in the performing rights marketplace.
Global Music Rights Founder Irving Azoff challenges YouTube to fairly compensate musicians and grant them sufficient control to protect their copyrights from exploitation.
New York Times' Ben Sisario interviews Irving Azoff, Global Music Rights Founder and recent recipient of the Salute to Industry Icons award presented at the annual pre-Grammy gala.
Global Music Rights mourns the death of client Glenn Frey. Frey will be forever remembered for his unfettered creativity and perfectionism, both as a solo artist and as part of the legendary classic rock band, the Eagles.
Global Music Rights CEO Randy Grimmett attends the CMJ Music Marathon to discuss the ever-changing nature of the music rights landscape with Larry Miller, professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt.
Global Music Rights Founder Irving Azoff addresses the lack of comprehensive licensing by YouTube, calling for adequate compensation for digital use of Global Music Rights-represented works.
The New York Times examines the disruptive entrance of Global Music Rights into the performance rights industry, highlighting its increased leverage and transparency to clients.
Billboard reports on hit songwriter Pharrell Williams’ new partnership with Global Music Rights. Williams joins a dynamic and star-studded roster including Bruno Mars, Shane McAnally, and Ryan Tedder among others.
Forbes analyzes the many distinct advantages provided by Azoff MSG Entertainment as a multi-faced and versatile music company addressing new and unique obstacles in the digital age and challenging traditional business models.
Irving Azoff and James Dolan establish a brand-new joint venture entitled Azoff MSG Entertainment, whose services consist of artist management, digital and event marketing, television production, and performance rights under the Global Music Rights division.