What does it really take to cover, analyze and predict the biggest moves in the music industry at Billboard? Dan Rys, executive editor of business, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, senior finance correspondent and Bill Donahue, senior legal correspondent, sit down with Kristin Robinson on Billboard On The Record to give listeners a peek inside the newsroom that tracks the stories shaping music today. They share their biggest coverage moments of 2025, from Taylor Swift reclaiming her catalog and Shaboozey tying the Hot 100 record to Diddy’s legal battles and leadership changes at Island Records. The team also weighs in on what’s next for the industry, including AI’s role in songwriting, major catalog sales, evolving marketing strategies and predictions for lawsuits, acquisitions and chart-topping hits. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at how Billboard decides what matters, what’s trending and how the team interprets the moves that will define music in 2026.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:20 Welcoming the Panel
00:03:35 Highlights of Music Industry 2025
00:10:05 Taylor Swift Catalog Purchase
00:17:00 Major Label Trends and Success Stories
00:23:00 Legal Battles in the Music Industry
00:31:15 AI’s Impact on Music in 2025
00:40:10 Predictions for 2026
00:48:50 In and Out Trends for 2026
00:53:00 Playlist Prompt and Closing Remarks
Host:
Kristin Robinson
Executive Producers:
Diona DaCosta
Hannah Karp
Jade Watson
Produced By:
Kayla Forman
Mateo Vergara
Edited By:
Rachel Derbyshire
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What’s Next in the Music Industry for 2026? Billboard Predicts Trends | Billboard On The Record
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So much fun to talk through these predictions with some of my favorite fellow Billboard reporters. We’ll def have to have everyone back at the end of the year to see if we are right!
Four white people who know nothing about hip hop, discussing hip hop 😂😂😂😂
Rap beefs are for kids, not adults.
Interesting drake is gonna shock the world 🦉
the music predication market take is very interesting and I could see music commentators or super fans potentially driving this but still early days to say – would be interesting to see if there is already a market there
Fresh Vibes
Some savvy thinking here for sure! 🐦🔥