Stories Related to U.s. Music Sales Generated $7.7 Billion In 2016, Trade Group Says

BEN SISARIO, NY Times: Music
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:00am

It is the industry’s highest sales figure since 2009 and its best percentage gain since 1998.

Topics: music

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