1 TAYLOR SWIFT: POETS and prognosticators agree: Tay’s new one is massive, scoring second-biggest bow of the last decade. You could do a lot verse. | |
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2 STAGECOACH: With country a bigger chart force than ever, AEG/Goldenvoice’s desert fest—with Morgan, Miranda, Eric Church, Posty and a fierce undercard—expands its already sizable boot print. Stacy Vee takes the W. | |
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3 HOZIER: Columbia troubadour’s ginormous single definitely hitting the “Sweet” spot, giving fans an extended sugar high. Ron and Jen are like kids in a candy store. | |
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4 BRUCE GILLMER: Busy Paramount exec, who’s added CBS music specials to his remit, hails MTV VMAs’ return to NYC. He’s over the moon, man.: | |
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5 SETH ENGLAND: With Morgan headlining Stagecoach and six other acts on the bill—plus new Miranda label deal—he’s Bigger and Louder than ever. | |
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6 ARTEMAS: 10K streaming sensation’s “kiss” proves lingering, earning a big ol’ buss from fans—not to mention Elliot’s crew and Team ADA. Pucker up. | |
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7 JIM ROPPO: Republic Corpsman is a regular Longfellow as he helps guide Tay’s TORTURED POETS to the kind of bow that deserves its own saga. | |
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8 HIPGNOSIS: The bids keep rolling in as Blackstone, Concord, more play dueling checkbooks. Given the options, who you gonna call? | |
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9 MYKE TOWERS: Warner Latina star ready to extend his hot streak with another big Myke drop. Will Bunny collab prove the Towering breakthrough he’s been waiting for? | |
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10 NICKELBACK: Core-repped veteran rock troupe—a major influence on current generation of country stars—about to do a well-deserved victory lap at Stagecoach. Simon, Chief and crew are happy to “Remind” you. | |
