Go to “Options” tab on top right-hand side, and click “Submit CD Track Names”. Enter any remaining empty fields in the dialog box, and make sure to select a genre if prompted. Hit Ok.

Is Gracenote still active?

On December 20, 2016, Tribune Media announced that it was selling Gracenote to Nielsen Holdings for $540 million in cash. The deal officially closed on February 1, 2017.

Who owns Gracenote?

Nielsen Holdings
Sony Corporation of AmericaTribune MediaThe Nielsen Company (US), LLC
Gracenote/Parent organizations
Nielsen, a ratings and consumer-research company that has been struggling to adapt to a changing media landscape, announced Tuesday that it was buying Gracenote, a specialist in entertainment data, from Tribune Media for $560 million.

What is powered by Gracenote?

Gracenote MusicID is the standard for music recognition in the car, powering the music experience in 120 million vehicles and counting. With MusicID, drivers and passengers can easily identify and navigate all of their favorite jams, from any device, while keeping their eyes on the road.

How long does it take Gracenote to update?

An update takes about 15 minutes and the infotainment system must be on. Use a battery charger or keep the car’s engine running while the update is in progress, for example during a journey. Gracenote® is updated all the time.

How do I use Gracenote?

How to Use Gracenote Media for Music Search and Playback

  1. Touch the Entertainment corner on your touchscreen.
  2. Touch the Options icon on your touchscreen.
  3. Touch the Media Player Settings menu option.
  4. Touch the On button for the Gracenote Media Management setting.

How does Gracenote make money?

Companies like Gracenote, TiVo (recently Rovi), Ericson’s Red Bee, IMDB, and Rotten Tomatoes, all sell metadata as a way to enhance the entertainment discovery experience. In some cases, these metadata vendors actually sell back some of the same metadata they’ve bought or acquired from the original content owners.

How do I get Gracenote?

You can register your album with the Gracenote database by following the steps outlined on their website at or we’ll do it for you when you manufacture physical discs and list your tracks in the IPR form when you purchase our Global Music Distribution Bundle.

What is the latest version of Gracenote?

The new version of the Gracenote database is 1.1. 1.02071, but I’ve come across reports that the update screen might point to a different version.

How long does Gracenote take to update?