IT'S A TOSS-UP FOR #1

We're moving our projection for #1 to "too close to call." Pop Smoke still gets the edge, but 21 Savage & Metro Boomin have moved within striking distance. How will it play out? We'll let you know on Friday.

Pop Smoke (Victor Victor/Republic) 63-67k
21 Savage & Metro Boomin (Boominati/Republic/Slaughter Gang/Epic) 59-63k

Also too close to call: which is more unkempt, our hair or our "desk."

THE HITS LIST TURKEY TROT
...with all the trimmings (11/22a)
AN AWARD-WINNING CMA GALLERY
Cowboy hats and funny caps (11/21a)
NEAR TRUTHS: WITCHING HOUR
It's not easy being green. (11/21a)
NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
Underscoring the year's biggest stories (11/19a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
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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