AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLive Music Calendar Rush: Owensboro kicks off its 2026 “Live on the Banks” series May 16 with free Saturday shows running through Sept. 26, plus a full lineup of local acts and a Symphony date. New Music Friday: Billboard’s guide spotlights Gracie Abrams’ “Hit the Wall,” Drake’s “Iceman,” and Tove Lo’s album preview—plus more picks for the weekend. Tour Buzz: Raye’s “This Tour May Contain New Music” lands at the Greek Theatre with a set that moves from jazz-club to symphonic to rave, and a “new music” promise that actually delivers. Industry & Tech: Spotify rolls out “Spotify 20” in Nigeria and Kenya, turning listeners’ histories into shareable in-app nostalgia. AI Debate: DistroKid now asks creators if their music is AI-generated as “self-disclosure” expands. Classics & Culture: Pierre Cao, Luxembourg’s choral and orchestral conductor, dies at 88; and a 1962 Fender Stratocaster sells for £8,500 at auction.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.