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CD Baby, a popular music distribution platform, has announced that it will no longer process official artist channel requests on YouTube. This change affects new artists, but existing ones can continue to use CD Baby without issue.
<2>What Does This Mean for You?2>If you're a new artist looking to get your music on YouTube, you'll need to explore alternative distribution options. However, if you already have an official artist channel on YouTube and want to continue using CD Baby, you're in the clear.
CD Baby will continue to distribute your official music tracks to YouTube, and you'll still be able to monetize your eligible music through the Content ID system.
<2>What's Next?2>We'll be keeping a close eye on CD Baby's status and will let you know if there are any changes to their services. In the meantime, we recommend exploring other music distribution options to ensure your music reaches a wider audience.