Music Industry Weekly — 2026-09-18
The Latin Grammy nominations have dropped, with Karol G and Rosalía leading the pack, while the RIAA's mid-year report highlights a surprising resurgence in CD sales alongside steady streaming growth. On the charts, Macklemore sees a massive streaming spike, and this week's New Music Friday features high-profile releases from Miley Cyrus and others.
Music Industry Weekly — 2026-09-18
🎵 Chart Highlights
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: The duo’s discography saw a 97% increase in official on-demand streams over a 48-hour period (Sunday to Tuesday), causing "Can’t Hold Us" to re-enter the Spotify Daily Top Songs USA chart.
- Billboard Hot 100 (Canada): The latest chart updates for the week of September 19 reflect current streaming and sales data tracked by Luminate.
- Billboard 200: The latest album chart rankings for the week ending September 19 are now available, incorporating traditional sales and streaming equivalents.
💿 New Releases & Albums
- New Music Friday (Sept 18): This week’s release radar highlights new albums and songs dropping today, September 18, 2026. Key releases are being tracked by industry analysts for immediate chart impact.
New Music Friday Release Radar - Miley Cyrus: The singer-actress has announced her return to music with a new label deal at Atlantic Records, accompanied by a docuseries documenting her comeback. Her new music is anticipated as part of the fall release calendar.
Miley Cyrus Press Event - Fall 2026 Anticipation: Vulture and other outlets continue to highlight the fall album-release schedule, noting that recent albums from Miley Cyrus and Troye Sivan (and potentially Lana Del Rey) could be significant wild cards for the remainder of the year.
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📊 Streaming & Business
- RIAA Mid-Year Report: The Recording Industry Association of America released its 2026 mid-year report, revealing that while streaming growth continues to drive revenue toward $6 billion, CD sales increased by more than 50%. This marks a notable physical media revival amidst digital dominance.
RIAA Logo - Canadian Market Watch: Luminate Data Market Watch released its national sales report for the week ending September 10, 2026, providing detailed stats on Canadian album sales, streams, and digital sales.
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🔥 Artist Spotlight
- Karol G & Rosalía: Both artists are among the most-nominated contenders for the 2026 Latin Grammys, scoring seven nominations each for their ambitious, genre-spanning projects. They join Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso and Jorge Drexler in leading the nomination count.
Latin Grammy Nominees
👀 What to Watch Next Week
- Latin Grammy Awards: Following the announcement of nominees like Karol G and Rosalía, attention turns to the upcoming ceremony where these multi-nominated artists will compete.
- Tour Announcements: Nile and Coroner have announced a co-headlining tour for 2027, with details revealed on September 16, 2026. Fans should monitor ticket availability for this sizable tour.
- Chart Movements: Keep an eye on Macklemore’s continued streaming momentum following his recent 97% spike, which may influence future Billboard Hot 100 entries.
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