AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDolly Parton Aftermath: Parton’s niece Rebecca Seaver says she was driving her son cross-country to college when the singer died, while questions swirl over who will manage Parton’s massive catalog and estate after her death; meanwhile, Parton’s songs surged in the UK charts and streaming spiked in the U.S. and globally. Touring Health Update: Gladys Knight, 82, announced she’s “easing into fewer performances” after recent health concerns, shifting focus to family and new projects. New Music Releases: Independent alt-pop/R&B artist Danny Silvertone dropped the album Midnight; Chicago Christian band Out of the Whirlwind released “Until Jesus Taught Me to Love”; and Prince’s estate unveiled vault collection Timeless for the 10th anniversary of his death. Festival & Community Music: Salty Toes Music Festival expands to a three-day event with wellness and art; KATSEYE canceled a Daisy Chain Fields set after an ankle sprain; and RockTop Nation’s “Rock the Pit” returns as a free concert tied to mental wellness and youth music access. Industry Watch: Spotify promoted Joe Hadley to VP of global music content and partnerships, overseeing editorial and partnerships. Local Scene: Smyth County marching bands debut new shows, and a 60-year violin milestone gets celebrated with a free Sept. 12 concert in Spooner.
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