HITS LIST: GAME TIME
A new season kicks off. (9/6a)
STAGECOACH GOES BIG WITH ZACH, JELLY ROLL, LUKE
Record-breaking heat wave in the forecast. (9/6a)
NEAR TRUTHS: RIP TIDE
A storm-tossed voyage (9/5a)
LINKIN PARK ROARS BACK WITH NEW ALBUM, SINGER, TOUR
This oughta be interesting. (9/6a)
HITS' FIRST LIVE ISSUE TAKES THE STAGE THIS FALL
We're putting our asses in seats. (9/4a)
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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STAGECOACH: AEG/Goldenvoice’s country confab nabs Zach, Jelly, Luke as 2025 headliners, with canny, eclectic undercard. Stacy Vee is a legend of the West.
2
LINKIN PARK: Warner’s alternative giants return with huge tour, new music and singer. Bill Silva, Aaron and Tom and teams have ZERO doubts it’ll be a monster.
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AVERY LIPMAN: Republic’s super mentor is the man behind the curtain, pushing buttons and pulling levers as the hits keep coming. Talk about CORPS competencies.
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JOSH JAVOR & JOHN MARX: WME agents feeling very Linked in as rock heroes prepare for gigundo arena trek, the band’s first since 2017. Once again, they’ve landed on Park place.
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SABRINA CARPENTER: Island pop siren reigns on. Newly promoted A&R exec Jackie Winkler, producer-writer Jack Antonoff, tunesmith Amy Allen and mates are enjoying a Sweet ride.
6
THE WEEKND: Tomorrow is another day—and album--for XO/Republic star as rollout begins with big YouTube livestream from Brazil. Team Lipman, SALXCO, CAA, et al are ready, willing and Abel.
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DAN NIGRO: Pop wizard has charts under his spell as Chappell follows Olivia to greatness with big assists from Justin Tranter, more. Behold the State of the Art.
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FUTURE: Hip-hop heavyweight touts planetary new Mixtape Pluto for Epic—aka the galaxy of rap royalty—as Sylvia, Zeke and team adjust their telescopes. That’s Future-forward thinking.
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LYOR & JULIE: They’re rumored to be seeking funding for newco from a longtime Nigerian benefactor. And no, it’s not an email scam.
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NELSON THOMAS: Luminate exec is responsible for the biz’s exhausting holiday weekend. In a related story, is anyone interested in a gently used $4.99 digital download?