Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment has named industry veteran Allison Jones as executive vp of A&R. Jones will lead all A&R efforts across the roster, which includes Riley Green, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Aaron Lewis, Cole Goodwin, The Jack Wharff Band and Greylan James. Related Executive Turntable: Warner Chappell Launches Direct Operations in India, Roc Nation Ups Chris Knight […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. There’s a long list of music events going on in 2026, from Las Vegas residencies to K-pop groups making worldwide pilgrimages. […]

Precious Jacobs-Perry, a Chicago-based partner at the law firm Jenner & Block, says Chance the Rapper “has a reputation that precedes him in in this city” for both musical excellence and business acumen. After representing Chance at trial against his longtime manager Pat Corcoran, Jacobs-Perry says she can confirm that this reputation holds true. “He […]

Who is the Latina muse of Gloria Trevi, Chiquis, Young Miko and Becky G? We caught up with the Latina stars on the red carpet of the Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026, and they shared who they admire in the industry — from Karol G to Jessie Reyez and more. Ingrid Fajardo: Who is […]

Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith says he was “kind of dreading” the prospect of being part of Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, the new documentary about the band that’s opening May 7 in theaters worldwide. But the guitarist is pleased to report that he “was pleasantly surprised” with the results. “I enjoyed it,” Smith tells Billboard via […]