AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoAI in the studio: London singer-songwriter Samuel Smith says AI tools (Suno/Udio) helped him finish his new Americana album after Parkinson’s cut his guitar ability, using humming demos to guide session musicians. Music business health: Legendary mogul Clive Davis, 94, was hospitalized in NYC for an upper respiratory infection and is expected to be released within days. Live music politics: Trump plans to headline the Great America State Fair opening in Washington after artists backed out, turning a major music moment into a headline political swap. Artist spotlight: Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet Grohl premiered the “Bug in the Cake” video and kicked off her first solo tour. Industry economics: Universal Music rejected Bill Ackman’s massive takeover bid, with the board saying it undervalues the company. Local scene: Bonnie Raitt brings Americana hits to Victoria’s Royal Theatre on June 17. Community festivals: Dartmouth Pride grew from a pub meet-up into a near-900-person event, while a UK country festival in Warrington was canceled over spiraling costs.
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