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02 Apr 2024

Will Beyoncé Finally Win Album of the Year Grammy With ‘Cowboy Carter’?

As Jay-Z pointed out at the Grammys in February, Beyoncé has been nominated for album of the year four times but has never won — despite the fact that she’s the awards show’s winningest artist of all time, taking home 32 trophies from 88 nominations.

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), Katie & Keith are talking about whether her brand-new Cowboy Carter album could break that losing streak in the Grammys‘ top category. So far, it’s feeling like a critical and commercial success story that has all the makings of a top album of the year contender. But of course, the eligibility year (Sept. 16-Aug. 30) is young. We even still have new project from the reigning album of the year champ, Taylor Swift, coming later this month.

Listen to the new podcast below to hear our full conversation about Beyoncé’s early Grammy chances, as well as what song could be the next single following the seven-week Hot Country Songs chart-topper “Texas Hold ‘Em.”

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Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Future and Metro Boomin debut atop both the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Hot 100 songs charts, how Hozier is suddenly back in the top 10 on the Hot 100 for the first time in nine years with his gone-viral hit “Too Sweet,” and how five songs from Olivia Rodrigo’s new expanded deluxe edition of her Guts album debut on the Hot 100.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

02 Apr 2024

Jelly Roll, JoJo Siwa, Agnez Mo & More Share Which Genre They’d Switch To | iHeart Radio Music Awards 2024

Billboard’s very own Tetris Kelly asked artists like Jelly Roll, JoJo Siwa, Lainey Wilson, Doechii, Agnez Mo and more at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 red carpet to see which genre they’d like to try to switch to and make an album if they could.

Tetris Kelly
With Beyoncé flipping it up with ‘Cowboy Carter,’ you know doing country music, what’s the genre you feel like you could jump into and make an album?

T-Pain
I’ve been doing country since like, man, 2012 I think, so you know I’ve been writing a lot of country songs. I’ve been doing a lot of things in that space for a long time, so I’m glad there’s more of our culture coming and mixing and just having a good time.

Jelly Roll
Me and Joyner Lucas have a big record out right now. It’s just incredible, man. I love hip-hop, always been a hip-hop fan too — you know me, man. I move like water, baby.

Lainey Wilson
Probably with the way that I talk and the way that I sing, I’m always gonna be country. But I mean, I’m all about kind of stepping outside of my comfort zone and as long as it’s telling a story and making people feel something to make people feel at home, you can call it whatever you want to call it. We’ll see what happens.

Tetris Kelly
I want to see some dance pop from you, Lainey.

Lainey Wilson
I don’t know now. I can do the stanky legg and that’s about it.

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02 Apr 2024

Country Artists You Should Know: Tanner Adell | Billboard News

Ahead of this weekend’s CMT Music Awards, Billboard is putting a spotlight on five country artists you should watch. This episode features Tanner Adell.

Tetris Kelly:
From Beyoncé’s concert to Beyoncé’s album… Tanner Addell is a country artist you definitely need to watch.

The talented songstress has been captivating her audience with certified bops and relatable anthems. And before she even jumped on ‘Cowboy Carter,’ she was already serving a Sasha Fierce type of country, so it was no surprise Queen Bey included her with several up-and-coming Black women of country on her meaningful cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” (stylized as “Blackbiird”). 

And with ‘Whiskey Blues’ on the way, we can’t wait for more Tanner!

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02 Apr 2024

Country Artists You Should Know: Dasha | Billboard News

Ahead of this weekend’s CMT Awards, this week Billboard is putting a spotlight on five country artists you should watch. This episode features California-born TikTok viral sensation Dasha.

Tetris Kelly
Ahead of this weekend’s CMT awards we’re breaking down five country artists you should watch. Dasha’s song “Austin” is a certifiable bop, the California native broke onto the Hot 100 last week when Austin reached No. 74 on the chart. This is thanks in large part because of how viral the track has become on TikTok, climbing all the way to No. 4 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50. With the release of her debut country album What Happens Now we’re about to hear a lot more from Dasha.

02 Apr 2024

Chelsea Cutler on Inspiration Behind ‘Stellaria’ Album Name, Jeremy Zucker Collaboration & More | Billboard News

Up-and-coming singer, songwriter and producer Chelsea Cutler talks about the inspiration behind the ‘Stellaria’ album name, her collaborations with friend and labelmate Jeremy Zucker, performing “Your Bones” at a fan’s wedding, her reaction to Millie Bobby Brown using her song on TikTok, advocating for more female producers and more!

Chelsea Cutler
As a woman, you’re so used to going into sessions and a dude is engineering it, and to just be in this powerful room of all women in this space that’s so typically reserved for men was just really awesome. What’s up, I’m Chelsea Cutler, and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly
It’s Tetris with Billboard News hanging with the super talented Chelsea Cutler. Thanks for coming today.

Tetris Kelly
You’re a busy girl. You are on tour, you’ve played these iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall and then you’re just here in LA to play the Palladium. So how was that?

Chelsea Cutler
Amazing. Yeah, this whole thing has been insane. I think that it’s impossible to process something like playing Radio City. I don’t even know where to start. I still haven’t. I feel like in a year, I’m gonna look back at this tour, and just be like, what the heck happened?

Tetris Kelly
What do you need to make sure your tour is smooth and you’re in a great place?

Chelsea Cutler
That’s such a good question. So I feel like so much of tour — this is not the answer that probably most people want. But a lot of tour is being able to reduce your self-care standards.

Watch the full interview above!

01 Apr 2024

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024: Best Photos From the Show

Between performers and winners, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night (April 1) at Dolby Theater in Los Angeles was a star-studded affair.

Justin Timberlake kicked things off for the show’s performers, starting the show with “Selfish” and “No Angels,” both from his just-released sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was. Other performers included Ludacris — who also served as the night’s host — as well as Green Day, Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and TLC, who enlisted Latto to fill in for the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes on her “Waterfalls” rap verse.

Cher also hit the stage as she received the Icon Award, introduced by Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep. Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Cher by singing her 1989 hit “If I Could Turn Back Time,” before Cher herself joined Hudson onstage for the 1998 smash “Believe.”

And that was just the performers — we also saw SZA, Ice Spice and Fall Out Boy all take the stage to accept awards, as well as a video message from the night’s artist of the year, Taylor Swift.

Also on hand was Beyoncé to accept the Innovator Award from Stevie Wonder. “Innovation starts with a dream, and the road to execute that dream can be very bumpy,” Bey said in her heartfelt acceptance speech. “Being an innovator is doing what everyone believes is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength. Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.”

Below, find all the best photos from Monday night’s 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

01 Apr 2024

Anitta & Peso Pluma Kiss, Billie Eilish Clarifies Sustainability Comments & More | Billboard News

Billie Eilish took to social media to clear up public speculation after her interview with Billboard on sustainability went viral. Peso Pluma surprised Anitta with a birthday cake onstage during her set at Tecate Pa’l Norte and shared a kiss. We have a new No. 1 track on the Hot 100 this week. We’re breaking down five country artists you should watch ahead of the CMT Awards; today we’re spotlighting Dasha. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
Billie Eilish shuts down Twitter stans. Anitta kisses Peso Pluma. We see who tops the Billboard Hot 100. And break down why you should know Dasha.

It’s Monday, April 1st. I’m Tetris and welcome to Billboard News. It’s not every day you get to have Beyoncé in studio, but I’m beyond excited to chat with the queen. Okay, that might have been the worst April Fools joke ever but hey! A boy can dream. Let’s jump into your top story.

Billie Eilish doubles down after her words in a Billboard article go viral. Here’s what she said. Last week, Billboard published an interview with Billie Eilish where she talked about sustainability in the music industry. One comment in particular gained a lot of attention online. When asked about vinyl production and how Eilish uses recycled materials to make hers she said, “It’s some of the biggest artists in the world making f—ing 40 different vinyl packages that have a different unique thing just to get you to keep buying more. And it’s irritating to me that we’re still at a point where you care that much about your numbers and you care that much about making money – and it’s all your favorite artists doing this sh–.” That sent the internet off. Stan accounts started pointing the finger at artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Billie herself, saying they all sell vinyl variants, which Eilish did admit in the article saying, “We’re all going to do it because [it’s] the only way to play the game. It’s just accentuating this already kind of messed up way of this industry working.” Well, Billie took to IG to double down on what she said, posting, “When it comes to variants, so many artists released them- including ME!, which I clearly stated in the article” and shared a link so her followers could see the full Billboard article. To read the full interview and see everything really said head over to Billboard.com.”

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01 Apr 2024

Billboard Hot 100 Countdown For April 6th | Billboard News

Did Teddy Swims’ keep his No. 1 spot on the charts? Benson Boone, Ariana Grande and Jack Harlow keep strong in the top 10 and Kendrick Lamar’s viral verse on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That” to Drake and J. Cole helps it skyrocket up the charts. Find out in this week’s Billboard Hot 100 countdown.

Tetris Kelly
With Future and Metro Boomin’s new album, a new single from Hozier and stiff competition from Benson Boone, will last week’s No. 1 from Teddy Swims be able to hold on? This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated April 6th. Ariana drops seven spots to No. 10, Future and Metro appear at 9 with The Weeknd and at No. 8 they have “We Don’t Trust You.” Jack Harlow falls to No. 7. Travis Scott joins Future and Metro on “Cinderella.” “Too Sweet” by Hozier debuts at No. 5. Teddy Swims slips to 4. This week Benson Boone is at No. 3.

“Type Sh-t” with Playboy Carti and Travis is in at 2. And grabbing a brand new No. 1 are Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar with “Like That.”

29 Mar 2024

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Features, New Music From J-Hope, MGK & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, March 29th, and we’ve been blessed with a ton of new music this week. Beyoncé’s long-awaited ‘Cowboy Carter’ is finally here. J-Hope dropped his new album, ‘Hope on the Street Vol. 1.’ Machine Gun Kelly teamed up with Trippie Redd for ‘Genre: Sadboy.’ Fans are raving about the features on ‘Cowboy Carter’ with some even convinced that Taylor Swift was featured on the track “BODYGUARD.” And more.

Tetris Kelly
‘Cowboy Carter’ is here and we’re breaking down all the features. Plus new music from J-Hope, MGK, Trippie Redd and more. Sum 41 stops by to talk about their final album, we find out whose fandom is the strongest and learn more about Chicano Batman. Howdy partners, it’s Friday, March 29th and welcome to Billboard News. My name is Tetris and I heard there’s some kind of Renaissance going on. Let’s kick things off today with your Friday music guide.

Tetris Kelly
Beyoncé kicks off her new era busting out the gate with “Ameriican Requiem” and the highly anticipated “Jolene” is as good as we expected and it’s Dolly P approved.

Tetris Kelly
More music coming throughout the show but for now, here’s your top story.

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Taylor Swift?

Tetris Kelly
We’re covering all the features on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ so you don’t have to.

Tetris Kelly
A cover of The Beatles that captures meaning in a way only Beyoncé can deliver. “Blackbird,” which Paul McCartney has said was inspired by racial tension, features up-and-coming Black country singers Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts. She also grabbed Willie Jones’ soulful voice on “Just For Fun.” And Shaboozey brings the vibes on “Spaghettii,” genre-bending musician Post Malone sounds sweet and smooth on “Levii’s Jeans,” and Miley and Beyoncé’s vocals soared and blended to perfection on “II Most Wanted.” But whose voice provides the backgrounds on standout track “Bodyguard”? Fans were convinced it’s Taylor Swift. Billboard can confirm Taylor Swift is not credited on the song. Well, Swiftyhive can still dream, and with so many other flawless tracks on ‘Cowboy Carter,’ we have plenty to feast on.

Watch the full video above!

29 Mar 2024

Beyoncé’s Biggest ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Features: Post Malone, Miley Cyrus & More | Billboard News

Beyoncé has released the Act II to her ‘Renaissance’ album, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ and Billboard is breaking down the big features on the album, like Post Malone on “LEVII’S JEANS,” Miley Cyrus on “II MOST WANTED,” some country legends in Willie Nelson on “SMOKE HOUR” and Dolly Parton on “DOLLY P” and Queen Bey highlights Black country artists on “BLACKBIIRD” with Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts and “JUST FOR FUN” with Willie Jones. Billboard also answers the speculation around whether Taylor Swift provides background vocals for “BODYGUARD.”

Tetris Kelly
Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Taylor Swift?

Tetris Kelly
We’re covering all the features on Beyoncé’’s is ‘Cowboy Carter’ so you don’t have to.

Tetris Kelly
A cover of The Beatles that captures meaning in a way only Beyoncé can deliver. Bey’s new version of “Blackbird,” which Paul McCartney has said was inspired by racial tension, features up and coming black country singers Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer Tierra Kennedy and Reyna Roberts. She also grabbed Willie Jones’ soulful voice on “Just for Fun.” And Shaboozey brings the vibes on “Spaghettii,” genre-bending musician Post Malone sounds sweet and smooth on “Levii’s Jeans,” and Miley and Beyoncé ‘s vocals soared and blended to perfection on “II Most Wanted.” But whose voice provides the backgrounds on standout track “Bodyguard”? Fans were convinced it’s Taylor Swift. Billboard can confirm Taylor Swift is not credited on the song. Well, Swiftyhive can still dream, and with so many other flawless tracks on ‘Cowboy Carter,’ we have plenty to feast on.

Watch the full video above!