AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Charts: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” just made UK chart history, spending 19 weeks at No. 1—longer than any song since 1953. New Music Releases: Ariana Grande’s “petal” is getting major attention for its more restrained, inward sound on 12 tracks, while Glasgow indie trio Junior VP dropped “Red Cardigan” and Northern Ireland quartet Panic Over released “Choking on Air.” Local Music & Community: Greeneville Music Academy is opening enrollment to expand music education, and Oklahoma’s Music Hall of Fame is reopening Sept. 26 after a 16-month renovation. Live & Festivals: Musikfest kicked off in Bethlehem with 500+ performances, and OneFest hit record-breaking attendance with Crowder and For King & Country on deck. Industry Watch: BTS says it won’t submit for the 2027 Grammys, sparking fresh debate over the new Asian pop category. Global Culture: Dimash Qudaibergen released “Aqerke,” a modern Kazakh folk take with a big community-backed video shoot.
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