The 2020 U.S. Recorded Music Industry Numbers Are In — And Streaming Racked Up More Than $10 Billion In Revenues April 6, 2021 Martin Hummel In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching economic impact, the U.S. recorded music industry experienced a 9.2 percent year-over-year revenue uptick in 2020, according to the RIAA. For the full article, please click on the image, above.