Time to toss the Chanukah bushes and hit the gym—the emphasis is on newness in this, our first assemblage of trending topics of 2017. For example, this week’s HITS List contains nods to the newly crowned Q4 SPS and sales champs—referred to as PTX by their million-plus fans; Capitol’s new promo domo Greg Marella, who’s settling into the gig with a vengeance; Music City luminary John Zarling, who’s making the move from BMLG to Randy Goodman’s hand-picked #2 at Sony Nashville; and an explosion of hit soundtrack albums perfectly timed with the arrival of Oscar season. And that’s not all, folks…
MUSIC'S MOST BEWILDERING NIGHT
Gauchos got what they'd long deserved, 20 years too late. (12/30a)
PHOTO GALLERY: PICS OF THE WEEK OF THE YEAR (PART TWO)
More weasel photo ops (12/30a)
WALLEN RELEASES BALLAD "SMILE" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Country superstar ushers in 2025. (12/31a)
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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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