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Nashville Post: In Charge 2022: Music

In Charge 2022: Music

Nashville Posts' annual list of the city's power brokers

The effects of a...

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Billboard: 2022 Power List Revealed

THE 2022 BILLBOARD POWER LIST REVEALED

The past year's boom in music assets shaped Billboard's...

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DIY Musician: What is the MLC, and do I still need a publisher?

What is the MLC, and do I still need a publisher?

What the Mechanical Licensing Collective means...

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Axios: Major Leap for Streaming Royalties

Major leap for streaming royalties

The Nashville-based Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is on...

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Billboard: Revealed Billboard’s 2022 Women In Music Top Executives

Reservoir Media CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi leads this year's list of high-achieving women from every...

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Music Business Worldwide: The MLC has Distributed Over $2BN to Songwriters and Publishers Since 2021

Nashville-headquartered non-profit organization The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) just...

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Music Row: The MLC Makes Six Appointments To Advisory Committees

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has made six appointments to its advisory committees.

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Music Business Worldwide: The MLC promotes five execs in leadership roles to bolster outreach, education, and member services

TheMechanical Licensing Collective(The MLC) has promoted five execs in key leadership positions...

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American Songwriter: The MLC in 3 Update: Over $2 Billion in Streaming Royalties Distributed in the First 3 Years – Are You Collecting Yours?

Last month, theMechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)reached a significant milestone by...

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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Seats on Board of Directors and Pair of Advisory Committees

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Announces Two Advisory Committee Appointments

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees Candidates

February 21, 2026
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The Mechanical Licensing Collective Announces Two Pride Month Events for LGBT Music Industry Creators and Professionals

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Expands Ambassador Programs to Increase Educational Outreach

February 21, 2026
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