ON THE COVER:
OLIVIA RODRIGO


Geffen
breakout Olivia Rodrigo, the biggest new-artist story of 2021, continues to rack up astronomical streams and spin big-time at radio, thanks in large part to two cuts—“drivers license” and “good 4 u”—that appear on her blockbuster album, SOUR. Now the Grammy buzz for the teen sensation is deafening. She probably should have told us to buzz off.

NEAR TRUTHS: WITCHING HOUR
It's not easy being green. (11/21a)
AN AWARD-WINNING CMA GALLERY
Cowboy hats and funny caps (11/21a)
GRAMMY CHEW: RUMINATING ON THE BIG 4 NOMS
80% is a lot better than usual. (11/15a)
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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