1 COLDPLAY: Parlophone/Atlantic (WME) rock champs land their Moon Music at #1 thanks to big D2C/retail play in wake of SNL look. It’s one giant leap for bandkind. | |
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2 SABRINA CARPENTER: Island (CAA) superstar remains in the Sweet spot with huge streams as Grammy buzz reaches deafening volume. If Imran and Justin weren’t wired on “Espresso,” they’d agree. | |
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3 GRACIE ABRAMS: “I Love You I’m Sorry” goes bananas at DSPs, TikTok as Interscope (CAA) star prepares to join Taylor on tour. Alex DePersia and team are showing considerable Gracie under pressure. | |
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4 CHARLI XCX: Atlantic (CAA) phenom serves up fresh batch of collabs with remix album featuring Ari, The 1975, Bon Iver, more. Brandon Davis and Marisa Aron are ready to brat again like they did last summer. | |
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5 JELLY ROLL: As new Beautifully Broken set drops, Broken Bow/Republic (CAA) force of nature earning beaucoup Grammy buzz—with Stagecoach on the horizon. Loba, Meneilly and company say that’s a lot better than “Okay.” | |
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6 FINNEAS: WME-repped producer-writer-artist is smiling HARD as Billie tracks remain huge and Cryin’ tears of joy as his solo project and tour earn kudos, Grammy anticipation builds. Brother’s gonna work it out. | |
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7 ROD WAVE: Alamo powerhouse delivers new Last Lap set amid great expectations. Mosco is doing the Wave. | |
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8 ERIC WONG: Widely admired industry vet upped to prez of WMG’s East West and head of global A&R. He’ll be “connecting the dots” in worldwide music—though if we call, he’ll dash. | |
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9 GREG MARELLA: Team ICLG’s promo wizard and squad enjoy an extended roost at #1 with Billie’s “Birds of a Feather.” As they now say at Pop radio, “Hey, birdy.” | |
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10 CHAPPELL ROAN: Island (Wasserman) breakout said to be shaking up her management as streams, Grammy chatter accelerate. Who’s about to be admitted to the Pink Pony Club? | |
