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HITS LIST GETS LIT UP
Whoa, this year's going too fast. (11/19a)
ON THE COVER: WICKED
They're not in Kansas anymore. (11/19a)
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.
RUMOR MILL
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11/19/24

At midweek KQ/RCA's ATEEZ is on track for a #1 opening as five new titles hit the Top 10—three of them K-pop and one Latin. Meanwhile, Warner’s Linkin Park will debut in the runner-up spot with...


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11/19/24

I.B. assesses the aftermath of the Grammy noms and how they reflect the biggest biz and music stories of 2024.


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11/19/24

Vocal marvels Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are earning major props for their performances in the long-anticipated movie musical Wicked, and we fully expect the Verve/Republic soundtrack to catapult composer Stephen Schwartz’s beloved songs to the forefront of the zeitgeist.


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11/19/24

With six weeks left in 2024, the signs of good cheer are popping up all over. Wicked is shaping up as the holiday movie; upbeat earnings reports bring visions of sugarplums to Live Nation, Sony and Spotify; Grammy noms and Latin Grammys conjure shiny objects; and Linkin Park has just the gift for rock fans. Plug into HITS List.

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11/19/24

Taylor Lindsey has been appointed chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, a position she’ll assume in January.


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11/19/24

After considerable chatter that Coachella would reveal its 2025 lineup earlier than usual this year, could the announcement of the 4/11-13 and 4/18-20 event be happening sooner than later?


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Grammy 2025
11/18/24

Everyone’s going to be arguing about who deserves to win the big Grammy Awards—and even some of the more obscure ones. But let’s go back to square one to decipher what the awards actually mean.


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11/18/24

It's been an exhausting couple of weeks, and before long we'll all be caught up in the whirl of holiday planning and avoiding uncomfortable conversations with our relatives. So why not take a load off, crack a cold one and enjoy these mostly cheerful photos of industry personages doing industry-personage stuff? You'll see Chappell Roan, Daniel Nigro, Kirk Sommer, Benson Boone, Jesús López, Sulinna Ong and many more.


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11/19/24

Arista puts Damiano David's "Born With a Broken Heart" atop the Pop add board, while ICLG takes Most Added honors at Rhythm and Modern Rock with Juice WRLD & Nicki Minaj’s "AGATS2" and Head and the Heart’s “Arrow,” respectively.


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11/19/24

Amazon Music is kicking its offerings up a notch by partnering with Audible to offer subscribers a free audiobook per month.


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11/19/24

In our latest roundup, we present eight more stars of tomorrow from various parts of the biz whose dedication and effort make their superiors look good.


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Post Malone
11/19/24

Post Malone is heading out on his biggest headlining run as part of the aptly named BIG ASS Stadium Tour, which will visit 25 North American stadiums next spring and summer.


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JOAQUINA TAUBERT CROPPED
11/19/24

Universal Music Latino secured an unprecedented back-to-back Best New Artist victory at last week’s Latin Grammy Awards. With 2024 winner Ela Taubert following 2023 champ Joaquina, UML is strengthening its reputation as the genre leader in artist development.


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11/19/24

It's official: Tom March's Capitol has teamed with indie label Ourness on a deal to bring breakout act Royel Otis to an even wider audience.


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Quincy Jones
11/19/24

It’s unimaginable that the Grammys wouldn’t somehow acknowledge the fascinating life and stunning career of Quincy Jones, who died on 11/1, on the show. But how?


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11/18/24

SoundCloud is helping more users become creators via AI innovations.


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11/19/24

At a screening for Universal Pictures' forthcoming blockbuster musical flick, Wicked (due on 11/22 in tandem with the Verve/Republic soundtrack), stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo materialized for a surprise introduction. Later, they joined this enchanting lineup for a truly magical trade shot. Seen just before learning this was only part one are…


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11/18/24

As far as the top nominations are concerned, Grammy got a lot right this time around, acknowledging an exceptionally strong field of artists and releases and properly reflecting the culture and marketplace.


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11/19/24

Arista's Damiano David, best known as the charismatic frontman of Roman rock band Måneskin, is reaching ears at multiple formats as a solo act thanks to single "Born With a Broken Heart."


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11/19/24

MusiCares is partnering with Moms in Music to host a free Women’s Wellness Clinic Thursday to offer essential health and wellness services to women working in the music industry.


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Featured Video
Jordan Davis, "The Next Thing You Know"
The latest contender for ACM Visual Media of the Year is MCA Nashville hitter Davis, who earned four ACM noms in total this year, including Single and Song of the Year.
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