This, the first HITS List of 2019, features music-biz luminaries so iconic that their first names will suffice, in industry circles and beyond: Lucian, Sylvia, Doug, Ariana, Gaga (OK, maybe that’s not her first name, but you get the idea). The Top 10 also includes a pair of dynamic duos, one familiar the other newly minted, as well as a veteran manager with an enviable new client and a veteran executive in an exotic new locale.
And yes, there’s entry #10, a disturbingly timely manifestation of these increasingly disturbing times.
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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