Almost a decade after its last studio production “Promise” occupied the top of the charts for 2-weeks in 1986, Sade’s “Soldier of Love” enters the charts at #1, its first debut in the coveted berth. Sade’s eight releases have all reached the top 10. the first group since Led Zeppelin to have its first eight [...]
The 25.8 million viewers who pushed the 52nd airing of the Grammys into Nielsen nirvana are influencing the charts as consumers:
Lady Antebellum, “Need You Now” is #1 for 2nd week: title track performed at Grammys.
Lil Wayne, “Rebirth” debuts at #2: LW was a Grammy performer.
Nick Jonas, “Who I Am” enters at #3: Grammy presenter.
Susan Boyle, [...]
Move over Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, EMI and Sony Music Entertainment. If you are making it tough for indie artists to get exposure in the charts, there’s a new sandbox for them to play in.
Two new charts will launch this month geared toward rising artists affiliated with indie labels. Indie labels in England [...]