NEAR TRUTHS: IT'S ALL BOLLOCKS Chatter has become deafening around a possible deal for Queen's catalog, although most insiders agree that... …Read moreON THE COVER: KIM PETRAS When she appeared in last year’s HITS Pride special, Republic’s Petras seemed poised for greatness. In the interim, she’s achieved it. …Read moreON THE CASE: DINA LAPOLT When it comes to advocacy for both human and creative rights, it’s hard to think of a more dedicated fighter in the biz than attorney and activist Dina LaPolt, who presides over the contents page of HITS’ Pride 2023 special issue. …Read moreHITS LIST IS BUSTIN’ OUT ALL OVER SoCal skies may be seasonally gloomy, but the forecast is fabulous for Taylor, Durk, JYP and the Queen catalog, while work is play for Zeke Lewis and Chelsea Blythe in their new posts. NEW RELEASES: A 5-STAR RATING FOR REPUBLIC (UPDATE) Republic will extend its reign atop the album chart courtesy of Stray Kids. New titles by ENHYPEN, Foo Fighters, Jelly Roll and Moneybagg Yo and Metro Boomin's Spider-Verse should light up the Top 10. …Read moreHERE COMES OLIVIA Olivia Rodrigo is plotting her return, posting a cryptic countdown clock to her website on Friday. Is it her next album? A new single? We'll have to wait and see. …Read moreTOP 50: SWIFT'S MIDNIGHTS MANEUVERS Taylor Swift returns to #1 on the HITS Top 50 with Midnights (Republic), which has been enhanced by multiple new offerings for fans. Morgan Wallen vacates the #1 spot for the first time in 12 weeks, while Alamo's Lil Durk posts the top debut. …Read moreNEVER A DULL MOMENT Much buzz surrounds a U.K. press story asserting that Rod Stewart has pulled out of a catalog deal with Hipgnosis. Insiders say the article—in which the British rocker claims to be protecting his “life’s work” with the move—could well be a negotiating tactic. They also point to... …Read more |
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NEAR TRUTHS: IT'S ALL BOLLOCKS
What's really going on with the Queen catalog? (6/5a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
K-POP'S NEW ARRIVAL
Who's next to grow the profile of Seoul music?
FESTIVAL SEASON
Are we about to see new attendance records set?
RAINMAKERS: GEORGE SANTOS
He signed Elvis.
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NEAR TRUTHS: IT'S ALL BOLLOCKS
What's really going on with the Queen catalog? (6/5a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
K-POP'S NEW ARRIVAL
Who's next to grow the profile of Seoul music?
FESTIVAL SEASON
Are we about to see new attendance records set?
RAINMAKERS: GEORGE SANTOS
He signed Elvis.
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Big Loud Records has signed platinum-selling country act Jake Owen, reuniting him with Joey Moi, who produced his breakthrough album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night and also happens to be a Big Loud founder.
Upon hearing the exciting news, all HITS employees removed their shoes. (We apologize to our building-mates for the mandatory evacuation.)
"This is an unbelievable moment for all of us as true fans of Jake Owen," label President Clay Hunnicutt says. "When we created Big Loud over two years ago, this is exactly the type of home we wanted to create for someone like Jake, who is a unique and unparalleled entertainer and person, and who has a clear vision of who he is as an artist."
Owen joins a roster of acts including Chris Lane, Morgan Wallen and Jillian Jacqueline.
Seen above are (l-r:) Tour Manager Greg Fowler, Good Company Entertainment's Jon Andolina, Red Light's Tom Becci, GCE's Keith Gale, Big Loud Records President Clay Hunnicutt, Jake Owen, Greenberg Traurig's Jess Rosen, Big Loud partners Seth England, Craig Wiseman and Joey Moi.
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