REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review

In this journey back through a full week of music industry news, we revisit the best US cities for country music, how gaming is becoming a huge source of music discovery, indicators that fans are ready to return to live shows, and more!

• What are the 5 best cities for country music in 2021?
• Though still under the radar, gaming is now huge for music discovery
• Live Music Society names Cat Henry as Executive Director
• Bandsintown adds 4M users in last 90 days as fans signal they’re eager to return to shows
• Twitter has reopened account verification again…
• A2IM Libera indie music award nominations open
• Iron Maiden achieves highest charting album ever on Billboard with ‘Senjutsu’
• National Suicide Prevention Week mental health resources for artists