IB tease

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: In the third and final installment of his look at the year in the music biz, HITS’ industry insider I.B. Bad looks at publishing, touring, next-generation players, legal eagles, promo rainmakers, digital, distribution, digital and the unprecedented synergy between music and TV. Whether you’re in the trenches or an interested observer, you can’t afford to miss a word of this rundown. (12/19a)

PRE-GRAMMY GALA GOES GAGA FOR GERSON
Jody will be the center of attention at Clive's shindig. (12/18a)
ON THE COVER:
BILLIE EILISH
A star upon the highest bough (12/19a)
NOISEMAKERS:
A HOLIDAY TREAT
Something for their stockings (12/18a)
SUPREME COURT SETS 1/10 HEARING ON TIKTOK BAN
How will SCOTUS rule? (12/19a)
THE HIP-HOP CONUNDRUM
Grammy being Grammy (12/19a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
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.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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