# BMI VP Barbara Cane to Retire After Five Decades in Music Industry

Barbara Cane, BMI’s vice president of Worldwide Creative, is retiring after five decades in the music business. Her departure marks the end of a long career at the performing rights organization, where she worked with songwriters and publishers. The move is a notable leadership change in the music industry.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/barbara-cane-retire-bmi-five-decades-1236918072/) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:35:44 +0000