Taylor, Madonna & the AI Music Revolution

Music Business · Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 10m

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking night, Madonna’s legacy, and how artists are transforming into creative institutions and global brands. We dive into Billboard chart history, cross-genre hits, artist longevity, album rollouts, fandom, visual storytelling, and the growing business of owning your audience and intellectual property. Plus, AI music takes center stage as streaming platforms confront fraudulent streams, AI-generated tracks, metadata, royalties, copyright, and the challenge of distinguishing AI-assisted creation from…