Industry Sep 1, 2026

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

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

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

Streaming remains the largest revenue driver in the music industry, generating $4.9 billion in the first half of 2026. This represents a growth of 4.7% for the streaming sector. Originally reported by Billboard.