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What's the deal with YouTube Music?
Google Play Music failed to attract as many subscribers as rivals such as Spotify and Apple Music, despite being pre-installed as the default music app on millions of Android phones. YouTube Music will offer more than 60 million songs to stream, but will not have a download store to buy music. The messaging was very confused," said Joseph Evans, head of tech at Enders Analysis.
How to move your music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music
Learn more here. When you subscribe to Google Play Music, you can access the world's music ad-free through albums, charts, new releases, staff picks, and featured playlists. Find stations curated by our team of experts and music personalized for you based on what you listen to. Browse music that you've added to your library and purchased on Google Play. Learn more about how to add your personal music collection to Google Play. Find your recent radio stations and new stations based on your favorite genre, activity, mood, or decade.
Learn more here. Google Play Music users can now easily transition their account over to YouTube Music with just one click. If you currently have a free Google Play Music account, you'll also continue to have the same access after your transfer. For most Google Play Music subscribers, your monthly rate and billing details, including your billing date, will remain the same and transfer to YouTube Music. In some cases, we may need you to confirm your billing information before we can finish the transfer. If so, we'll send you an email about how to complete this final step.