2021 U.S. music revenue, driven by streaming, on pace to set new record 

The U.S. recorded music industry is projected to exceed a 48-year revenue record set in 1999, according to RAIN’s examination of reports from the RIAA. The historical revenue high point was set in 1999 at $14.6-billion in recorded music revenue.

Source: 2021 U.S. music revenue, driven by streaming, on pace to set new record (RAIN projection) – RAIN News