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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.
THE B-SIDE
CALLING ALL AGENTS: JAMES RUBIN (WME)
10/28/24

A partner in the music division, Rubin specializes in global touring for the company’s hip-hop, R&B and pop acts, including Tyler, the Creator, Ice Spice, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Yeat and Solange.

Name a music figure you admire.

Nas. He’s made incredible moves as an entrepreneur while keeping his art and music intact.

CALLING ALL AGENTS: BRAEDEN ROUNTREE (WME)
10/28/24

A partner at WME, Rountree oversees touring and other opportunities for Kane Brown, Zach Bryan, Marcus King, Nelly, Tucker Wetmore and many others. He also chairs WME’s Nashville Agent Trainee Program.

First concert you ever saw?

Alabama with Clint Black and Lorrie Morgan at the Oil Palace in Tyler, Texas.

CALLING ALL AGENTS: RICK ROSKIN (CAA)
10/28/24

One of CAA’s newly named co-heads of Global Touring, Roskin began his career as a mailroom trainee at the agency in 1988 before becoming an agent three years later. Among his clients are Eric Clapton, Santana, Iron Maiden, Cheap Trick, Kesha, Counting Crows, Kelly Clarkson, Tom Morello, Slipknot, OneRepublic, Rob Zombie, Black Crowes, Kelsea Ballerini, the Black Keys, Alice Cooper and Fiona Apple.

What’s your favorite concert venue?

I love the Troubadour. Intimacy, history and many, many great nights at the bar.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“Give bad news first and fast. Honesty and directness are always appreciated by the recipient.” —From the Tao of Mitch Rose.