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Thursday, April 30, 2015

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Zac and Josh to Top Next Week's Chart

Zac Brown Band will score their third #1 debut (and first with their new label configuration) on both our album and SPS charts. Here's how it looks headed into the weekend:

*Zac Brown Band (Southern Ground/Varvatos/BMLG/Republic) 210-220k sales, 220-230k SPS
*Josh Groban (Reprise) 125-135k, 130-140k
*Tyler Farr (Columbia Nashville) 30-35k, 35-40k
Alabama Shakes (ATO) 30-35k, 35-40k
Taylor Swift (Big Machine) 17-20k, 28-32k
Sam Smith (Capitol) 15-17k, 30-35k
Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 14-16k, 30-35k
Reba McEntire (Nash Icon) 13-15k, 15-17k
Ed Sheeran (Atlantic) 13-15k, 28-32k
Sam Hunt (MCA Nashville) 13-15k, 25-28k
Meghan Trainor (Epic) 13-15k, 28-32k
Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 12-14k, 19-21k
Yelawolf (Shady/Interscope) 12-14k, 17-20k
Furious 7 ST(Atlantic) 12-14k, 55-60k
Fifty Shades of Grey ST (Republic) 12-14k, 35-40k

*Debuts

Josh Groban’s new set, in case you’re wondering, is filled with hit show tunes—and yes, your mom is expecting you to buy it for her for Mother’s Day. And don’t be late for brunch. And stop slouching.

 
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