NEAR TRUTHS: SANDSTORM Considerable chatter surrounds the impending Coachella lineup, with news of Fred again.. as a headliner followed by loud rumors about… …Read moreNUMBERS TO "DIE" FOR The Lady Gaga-Bruno Mars duet "Die With a Smile" has spent an astounding 53 days at #1 on Spotify's global Top 50, which, um, seems like a lot. The Grammy buzz is giving the artists and their teams even more to "Smile" about. …Read moreNEAR TRUTHS: TANDEM ROWING Warner Records’ leadership tandem is having a spectacular year. Aaron Bay-Schuck, Tom Corson and team are firing on all cylinders; the Bunny is… …Read moreON THE COVER: JAY MARCIANO (AND FRIEND) When AEG Presents boss Jay Marciano receives the Spirit of Life award at City of Hope’s annual gala on 10/22, he’ll be serenaded by his pal Sir Elton John, who joins him in this charming cover shot. …Read moreTOP 20: SHAKE IT UP Broken Bow/Republic’s Jelly Roll is headed for a possible #1 debut, while Alamo's Rod Wave is close behind and could play the part of spoiler by the publication of Friday's HITS Top 50. Meanwhile, Atlantic's Charli xcx and CMG/Interscope's GloRilla... …Read moreA TASTE OF RAINMAKERS 2024: GEORGE PRAJIN Through his relationships in the Mexican music community, George Prajin met, began managing and partnered with Peso Pluma, perhaps the most groundbreaking Mexican artist of this century. Here, Prajin recounts his winding path to becoming a Mexican-music mogul and someone both artists and fighters want in their corner. …Read moreGRAMMY CHEW: CHEWING ON LATIN Last year the Recording Academy didn’t nominate any Latin artists in the Big Four categories. Could that change this year? We also speculate about contenders in the Best Latin Pop, Urbana and Mexicana Album categories. …Read moreUMPG UPS GRAY TO U.K. MANAGING DIRECTOR Universal Music Publishing Group has upped David Gray to U.K. managing director, a position he’ll inherit from Mike McCormack, who’s stepping down after eight years in the role. …Read more |
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Roll Tide meets Tennessee Orange (10/17a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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WALLEN PROMISES SUN, SAND AT BESPOKE FESTIVAL
Roll Tide meets Tennessee Orange (10/17a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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Considerable chatter surrounds the impending Coachella lineup, with news of Fred again.. as a headliner followed by loud rumors about…
The Lady Gaga-Bruno Mars duet "Die With a Smile" has spent an astounding 53 days at #1 on Spotify's global Top 50, which, um, seems like a lot. The Grammy buzz is giving the artists and their teams even more to "Smile" about.
Capitol Records has tapped Justin Grant as SVP and head of Urban Digital, a position that covers the label brands Capitol, Motown and Priority Records. Additionally, Dante Smith is upped to head of Motown Digital.
Backstage at L.A.'s brand-spanking-new Intuit Dome, the legendary Billy Joel receives a plaque commemorating 1 billion streams from Spotify's Joe Hadley (l) and Jeremy Erlich. Later, said silvery keepsake was deposited into a giant pinball machine, and Joel won seven free games on a single quarter.
Morgan Wallen will set up shop on the site of the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, next spring for his first dedicated festival, Sand in My Boots, in tandem with AEG Presents/Goldenvoice.
Broken Bow/Republic’s Jelly Roll is headed for a possible #1 debut, while Alamo's Rod Wave is close behind and could play the part of spoiler by the publication of Friday's HITS Top 50. Meanwhile, Atlantic's Charli xcx and CMG/Interscope's GloRilla...
Through his relationships in the Mexican music community, George Prajin met, began managing and partnered with Peso Pluma, perhaps the most groundbreaking Mexican artist of this century. Here, Prajin recounts his winding path to becoming a Mexican-music mogul and someone both artists and fighters want in their corner.
Tyler, the Creator has unveiled a release date of 10/28 for his forthcoming album, Chromakopia.
The Vans Warped Tour will be revived in 2025 after a seven-year hiatus by founder Kevin Lyman and Pasquale Rotella's Insomniac.
In our latest roundup, we present eight rising professionals from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good. Making us look good is above their pay grade.
In honor of Pulp Fiction's 30th anniversary, Interscope will release a collector's edition that includes glow-in-the-dark vinyl and an orange cassette tape. Look for it on 12/13.
Warner Records’ leadership tandem is having a spectacular year. Aaron Bay-Schuck, Tom Corson and team are firing on all cylinders; the Bunny is…
Our first-ever live special, which goes to press very soon, will feature a kaleidoscopic array of the tours and personnel keeping this sector firing on all cylinders. Stay tuned, and we'll see you at the merch stand.
HITS presents a brand-new feature on the agents who work behind the scenes to help get your favorite tours up and running. Our latest victim: CAA's Nashville co-head Brian Manning.
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, according to published reports. He was 31.
Last year the Recording Academy didn’t nominate any Latin artists in the Big Four categories. Could that change this year? We also speculate about contenders in the Best Latin Pop, Urbana and Mexicana Album categories.
In an effort to mobilize voters weeks before the U.S. presidential election, Wasserman-repped artists The Lumineers, Rise Against, Bartees Strange and A-Trak, among others, have assembled for a PSA in partnership with HeadCount.
Taylor Swift will memorialize her record-setting two-year trek with The Eras Tour Book and first vinyl and CD releases of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: The Anthology. Both are Target exclusives due on Black Friday.
Universal Music Publishing Group has upped David Gray to U.K. managing director, a position he’ll inherit from Mike McCormack, who’s stepping down after eight years in the role.
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