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Music Industry News: Laufey Signs Deal, Daddy Yankee Honored

4/10/2026

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Warner Chappell Music has re-signed singer-songwriter Laufey to a global publishing contract.
Laufey will receive the Creative Voice Award from ASCAP at the Pop Music Awards on April 30, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Kobalt has partnered with AI startup Udio, which is currently facing a lawsuit from Sony Music over copyright issues.
The Latin Recording Academy will honor Daddy Yankee as the 2026 Person of the Year for his contributions to reggaeton music.
MusiCares has opened its 2026 Wellness in Music survey, available until April 17, 2024, to assess the well-being of music professionals.

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Warner Chappell Music has re-signed singer-songwriter Laufey to a global publishing contract.
Laufey will receive the Creative Voice Award from ASCAP at the Pop Music Awards on April 30, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Kobalt has partnered with AI startup Udio, which is currently facing a lawsuit from Sony Music over copyright issues.
The Latin Recording Academy will honor Daddy Yankee as the 2026 Person of the Year for his contributions to reggaeton music.
MusiCares has opened its 2026 Wellness in Music survey, available until April 17, 2024, to assess the well-being of music professionals.