CHART UPDATE: BEY REPEAT IN PLAY

Heading into the last day of activity for the week, Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER (Parkwood/Columbia) has closed the gap on J. Cole’s lead for #1 on the HITS Top 50.

We noted Bey’s movement in Tuesday's Top 20 projection while still giving Cole's Might Delete Later (Cole World/Interscope) the edge. But COWBOY CARTER has gained momentum over the last 48 hours to improve its odds.

Will Bey overtake J. in our HITS Top 50 final? It appears to be neck-and-neck. Check back tomorrow to find out.

Fortunately, we haven't gotten rid of our chaps just yet.

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