RIAA: Streaming Drives U.S. Music To $6 Billion At Mid-Year.

RIAA: Streaming Drives U.S. Music To $6 Billion At Mid-Year.

U.S. recorded music revenue rose 6.9% to $6 billion in the first half of 2026, outpacing inflation with gains across every major category, the RIAA reported. Streaming remained the largest source at $4.9 billion, or 82% of the total, while…

US Recorded Music Revenue Hit $6B in H1 '26, Per RIAA Report

US recorded music revenue neared $6 billion during H1 2026 thanks to strong paid streaming, vinyl, and CD growth, according to the RIAA.

RIAA Says Recorded Music Revenue Hit $6 Billion in First Half of 2026, CDs Up Nearly 60 Percent

The RIAA's mid-year report is here, revealing $6 billion in revenue and a surprising double-digit boost for the CD format.

RIAA 2026 Mid-Year Report: Streaming Growth Drives Revenue to $6 Billion, CD Sales Increase More Than 50%

Streaming remains the largest revenue driver, having grown by 4.7% to $4.9 billion.

RIAA Releases 2026 Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue Report

The RIAA has released its Mid-Year 2026 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, noting US recorded [...] The post RIAA Releases 2026 Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue Report appeared first on MusicRow.com.

RIAA Reports $6 Billion In Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced that US recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026 were up 6.9%