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04 Jun 2024

Corey Kent Says A Few ‘Surprise Collaborations’ Are Coming Our Way

Corey Kent may be focusing less on writing for others, but that doesn’t mean the country singer isn’t working with others on a few team-ups. In addition to preparing new releases, the star recently partnered with Bud Light for the summer season. 

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As part of his team-up, Kent and several country hitmakers will perform for fans 21 and older in age at Billboard presents Bud Light Backyard, a two-day concert event at Tin Roof Nashville set amid CMA Fest. While Kent, Alana Springsteen and Dalton Dover will kick things off June 7, Dasha, George Birge and LOCASH will continue festivities on June 8.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by such prestigious names in the industry and to have the opportunity to showcase my music on such a cool stage,” the singer said of the upcoming performance. “Fans can expect a night filled with energetic performances and authentic country music. As always, I’ll be bringing my best to the stage for an unforgettable show.”

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While this will mark Kent’s first appearance at Tin Roof Broadway, he explained that he has nothing but appreciation for the community aspect of the event. “My favorite part of performing at a collaborative country music event is the sense of camaraderie and unity it brings to the country music community,” he explained. “It’s inspiring to see brands come together to support and celebrate the music we all love.”

Kent is also prepping for the release of new music, confessing that the offerings may arrive with a few friendly faces. “While I’m no longer writing as much for others, I’m pouring my heart and soul into writing for myself nowadays. My current songs reflect my personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs,” he revealed. “[Fans] can keep an eye out for announcements about new music releases, tour dates, and maybe even a few surprise collaborations along the way.”

04 Jun 2024

Kany García on Perfecting the Art of Hitmaking With a Purpose: ‘How Can I Not Speak Up?’

When Kany García was a child growing up in Puerto Rico, her father — a former priest who became a social worker — constantly took his three children with him to the many public housing projects where he worked.

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“My dad normalized for us the idea of ​​entering, of participating. There was always that dynamic of service, of conscience, of empathy,” García says today. The ability to listen and connect have been constant elements in García’s music, in songs that are intensely personal, but also intensely empathetic and capable of connecting on many levels. In her 17-year career, García has placed 30 songs on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Airplay chart and eight albums — including five in the top 10 and one No. 1, 2019’s Limonada — on Top Latin Albums. They include her most recent, the self-titled García, released last month.

But at the same time that Garcia, the artist, has gained global success (she just announced a 20-plus date U.S. tour), she has also spread social awareness in many areas — demonstrating sustained and vocal activism, and social commitment that is rare in the world of Latin music. For her action and conviction, García will be recognized with the Spirit of Change award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Women In Music gala, airing June 9 on the Telemundo network.

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Receiving the award, says García, “On the one hand, is like an embrace — and within the effort and struggle, it’s also an opportunity to continue inspiring new generations of women who are vocal[…] how have raised their voices for my generation and for generations before me.”

In addition to helping multiple organizations, García continually promotes gender equality, feminism and LGBQT rights, and speaks often about gender violence, both in interviews and in her own songs.

“I think everyone acts according to what they understand and what their personality is,” she says when asked if artists should speak out. “For me, it’s a necessity. It’s something that goes hand in hand with touring – where you have the opportunity to see firsthand the people who are affected by your music. You’re there, and you witness the reality of each country and say: ‘How can I not speak up? How can I not contribute? How can I not communicate?’”

García actively contributes to many organizations, among them the True Self Foundation in Puerto Rico, which works for the well-being and social mobility of communities of different sexual orientation and gender identity. But García also advocates daily for those things she feels deeply on a personal level. On her Instagram feed, she often raises her voice to comment on topics as diverse as social policy and femicides and constantly engages in social issues. For example, in December, she sang at the Bayamón Women’s Rehabilitation Complex in Puerto Rico — her second visit to the center — and she also visited the headquarters of The Happy Givers, which helps seniors.

But at this moment in her life, she says, what moves her most is “everything that has to do with gender violence and the rate of femicides that exists throughout Latin America. The issue of women has been paramount in recent years.”

And it is a topic that García addresses the best way she knows: with music.

In her song “Se portaba mal” (“She Misbehave,” from the 2020 album Mesa Para Dos), for example — which she recorded with Mon Laferte — she describes in detail the daily life of an abused woman to the strains of tango (“She behaved badly, very bad/ You had to grab her and pull her hair/ Punch her three times before going to bed/ And tomorrow, ‘Forgive me because I love you,’” go the brutal opening lines).

“For me, feminism will always be important in my music — because I live the issue of inequality daily,” she says. “I love that the songs are a bridge that allow people to sit down and talk, to be aware of what we are experiencing. For me it has always been an essential part of what I have done and what has given meaning to my songs and my project.”

Billboard’s 2024 Latin Women In Music airs Sunday, June 9 on the Telemundo network (9 pm ET/8pm Central) and will stream live on the Telemundo app and on Peacock.

04 Jun 2024

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Tanerélle, Ray Emmanuel, Josh Levi, Maeta & More

At long last, the summertime is here! Now that we’ve finally made it to June, the R&B and hip-hop worlds are gearing up for what many hope will be the summer that we truly return to the energy of a pre-COVID time.

Last weekend (June 1-2), the Roots Picnic took over Philadelphia, PA, with two days of stellar performances, including memorable sets from R&B icons like Babyface, Jill Scott and Fantasia, as well as ascendant hip-hop stars such as Sexyy Red and Smino (and even rising country hitmaker Shaboozey). Headlined by Scott, Nas and Lil Wayne (with The Roots, Trombone Shorty and PJ Morton), Roots Picnic nailed the tricky balancing act that is catering to three different generations of R&B/hip-hop performers and consumers.

It’s a balance that Hot 97’s 2024 Summer Jam (June 2) struggled to achieve, with Method Man and Redman — both of whom performed at Roots Picnic the day prior — feeling the burn of the generational gap onstage.

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“Not our crowd at all,” Method Man wrote in a comment under Hot 97’s Instagram post highlighting his and Redman’s set. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete and Ebro. I got love for you guys. But never again… at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me. #nevercomingback.”

Outside of the festival circuit, Rihanna made history as the female artist with the most RIAA Diamond-certified singles, Ye was sued by a former assistant for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination, and Eminem dropped “Houdini” — which featured a poorly received jab at Megan Thee Stallion.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Ray Emmanuel’s impressive “Baybayyy” to selections from Tanerélle’s gorgeous new EP. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.

Freshest Find: Tanerélle, “Blink”

What better way to announce your signing to Republic Records than with a gorgeous new EP? Atlanta multi-hyphenate Tanerélle’s Electric Honey EP is a strong collection of songs that builds on the atmospheric foundation of 2021’s “Nothing Without You,” which earned a highly coveted synch on Issa Rae’s acclaimed HBO show Insecure. With its heavy bass, neo-soul flourishes and electro-R&B breakdowns, “Blink” is both an easy standout on the project, and a timeless story of getting lost in a lovelorn dreamworld while the world around you keeps moving. “Dreams I cannot explain/ As the walls are closing/ Dreams I cannot explain/ As my cerebellum sinks/ As the world around me blinks,” she croons in the chorus.

Maeta, “DJ Got Me”

After topping Adult R&B Airplay with “Through the Night,” singer-songwriter Maeta has returned with a new Kaytranda-produced bop. Gone are the lush, ethereal orchestrations of her When I Hear Your Name LP. On this new joint, the Roc Nation singer’s soulful vocals float over Kaytranda’s slinky synths, creating a sultry, infectious world in which she flips Indeep’s post-disco classic “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life.” “Who’s in charge of me?/ Can’t control my body/ But keep that on repeat/ And everybody’s watchin’/ But that’s okay wit’ me/ I didn’t even get a warnin’/ I be up until the mornin,’” she croons. After giving us a cuffing season anthem, Maeta is clearly ready to turn up the heat this summer.

Josh Levi, “Something More”

After snagging a buzzy hit with “Birthday Dance,” Josh Levi returns with his first piece of original music in a year. “When I don’t have the lines/ But you’re in my mind/ Could you hear me talking to you, baby/ From the inside/ Baby, tell me how deep/ Are you willing to dive,” he croons over the synthy Louie Lastic-helmed beat. If “Birthday Dance” exalted the more sensual moments of romantic encounters, “Something More” finds Levi literally yearning for something more. Sure, that sensuality is still there — “Say it with your body, baby/ You don’t gotta tell me twice,” he croons — but it’s tempered with unabashed vulnerability. He only wants one special person, even if that means just laying there with them in the silence.

Byron Juane & Daisha McBride, “I Want You Now”

Hailing from North Carolina, emerging R&B crooner Byron Juane has been steadily making a name for himself in R&B circles. For his sexy new single, “I Want You Now,” Juane tapped Knoxville, TN singer-rapper Daisha McBride to turn the joint into a steamy duet. Juane kicks off the affair as hot and as heavy as he can: “Invite me to your oasis/ I’m tryna swim in it/ I got some plans for you tonight/ You bout to beg for it,” he coos over a melody reminiscent of The-Dream‘s mid-late-2000s solo material. McBride’s raspy rap-sung cadence is a solid complement to Juane’s riff-laden vocals, but it’s the shades of queerness that contour her verse that elevate the track into an anthem of desire for all.

Ray Emmanuel, “Baybayyy”

Ray Emmanuel gained recognition as an early teen boasting lyrical brilliance beyond his years. Still only 19, the North Carolina native is finding his voice and coming into his own. The J. Cole-inspired MC delivered his first single of 2024 with the triumphant “Baybayyy.” Sampling a sped-up version of the late Billy Butler and Infinity’s soulful “Hung Up on You,” Ray shrewdly lets the backing “baby”s finish off his bars. While girls are chasing him down these days, he’s still got his eye on the prize: “One of the greats, that’s true/ The No. 1 spot, I’ma take that too,” he proclaims. After ruffling hip-hop’s feathers 2023’s “F*CK RAPPERS,” Emmanuel shows off his dexterity when it comes to putting records together — and he’s got plenty of more heat in the stash down the line.  

Kanii, “MIA”

The emerging DMV-bred singer-songwriter looks to heat up the dancefloor just in time for the summer. “MIA” continues Kanii’s winning ways while making a name for himself in the R&B landscape. The 18-year-old’s airy vocals float over electro-pop synths that sound like they could’ve been a canvas for The Weeknd on Starboy. Kanii also released an eerie visual to stand alongside the addictive single, which finds him abducted and dropped off with a romantic interest at an abandoned hotel that mirrors something in Stranger Things’ Upside Down world. After unleashing a pair of EPs last year, the “I Know” artist is well-equipped for his rising stardom heading into an anticipated major-label debut album.

04 Jun 2024

Chartbreaker: Tommy Richman Says ‘It Was a Blessing’ to Drop ‘Million Dollar Baby’ Amid Kendrick-Drake Feud

Before R&B-leaning singer Tommy Richman vaulted into the mainstream conversation, he recorded music in his mom’s basement. An ardent supporter of her son’s career, she’d often tell him her favorite songs — but oddly enough, his breakthrough hit hardly cracks the list. “‘Million Dollar Baby,’ that’s the one everybody likes?” Richman playfully teases during our Zoom conversation in late May, mirroring his mom’s reaction. “She likes a lot of older songs way more and [other] stuff off the album, too.” But while his parents may not be captivated by the ‘80s funk-inspired track, the rest of the country has been infatuated, giving him a steady top-5 Billboard Hot 100 hit.

A native of Woodbridge, Va., Richman, 24, grew up listening to 50 Cent and Lil Wayne. Though the small town near the nation’s capital lacked an active music scene, he earned some of his musical sensibilities from his father, a drum teacher. And despite many residents working government jobs, his musical aspirations trumped the idea of a traditional 9-to-5 career. He self-released the somber single “Pleasantville” on YouTube as a freshman in college; then, he spammed various YouTube pages linking to it and urging listeners to “be brutally honest with the last song I posted.”

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The positive feedback he received online encouraged Richman to chase music as a full-time career, and in 2022, he met Darren Xu, COO of Brent Faiyaz’s imprint, ISO Supremacy, and his now-manager. Before long, Xu felt Richman was ready to take the next step and connected him with Faiyaz. By last August, the two artists were in business as well, with Richman signing a record deal with ISO Supremacy in partnership with PULSE Music Group. He also joined Faiyaz on his F*ck the World, It’s a Wasteland Tour that summer, and in October, they collaborated on Faiyaz’ Larger Than Life album standout “Upset” alongside FELIX!, which reached No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart.

“[My team] values me as a person,” Richman says. “A lot of people look at you as an object: ‘We have to stay around this guy because he makes good songs.’ This sh-t wouldn’t have really transpired like that if we didn’t get along as people.”

He adds that “Drake reached out super early when I put out [2023 single] ‘Last Nite.’” And as the A-list cosigns began to accumulate, Richman’s confidence grew. He released two grooving singles in 2024 before his breakthrough, first with “Soulcrusher” and then “Selfish.” On April 13, Richman uploaded a teaser of another track — what would ultimately become “Million Dollar Baby” — to social media, shot in a grainy VHS style and featuring the artist and his friends dancing to the beat in the studio. It went viral, garnering over 12.5 million views on TikTok alone, as his falsetto in the infectious chorus quickly struck a chord with fans: “Cause I want to make it so badly/I’m a million dollar baby, don’t at me,” he sings.

“It was the combination of the sound of the VHS camera, the vibe of the people in the studio, how short the snippet was and how in your face the audio was,” says Richman. “The audio is really loud. I compare the audio to my other TikToks, and the one snippet is in your face. I think that’s why it caught on.”

He followed it with a few more clips, and according to PULSE Music Group vp of marketing Sara Ahmed, they made the decision to drop the song just four days before its ultimate April 26 release. Richman turned in the master recording at 1:00 a.m. on April 23. “I built him a rollout [plan to] build into the hype of the song,” she says. “We didn’t have much lead time to [create] a campaign.”

Nevertheless, “Million Dollar Baby” had a seismic debut, netting 38 million official U.S. streams in its first full tracking week (April 26-May 2), according to Luminate. It entered at No. 2 on the Hot 100, and atop Billboard’s Streaming Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts — a particularly notable feat given the track was released amid the vicious hip-hop battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Lamar’s “Euphoria” arrived as “Million Dollar Baby” was gaining momentum; in the same weekend as its release, Drake’s “Family Matters” and Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams” and “Not Like Us” dropped, elevating the culture-defining feud. But even as the heavyweights threatened to stymy his opening week numbers, Richman remained unfazed.

“It was a blessing, low-key,” Richman relays. “I was reading a lot of comments like, ‘Damn, this is like the worst time to drop your song.’ It was kind of funny. A lot of people looked at us like we were the palate cleanse.”

“There’s nothing out there like this,” Ahmed adds. “I think people are looking for something new, exciting and different, and Tommy is it. This great song coupled with sharp strategy and Tommy’s determination really carried the song through — and we have barely scratched the surface.”

Chartbreaker, Tommy Richman photographed on May 23, 2024 in Los Angeles

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In five weeks on the Hot 100, “Million Dollar Baby” has remained a fixture in the top 10, and according to Richman, the song’s music video will arrive ahead of summer. As for a potential remix, fans shouldn’t get their hopes up. “There’s no remix, man,” he says. “A couple people [have reached out]. It’s cool, but for the integrity of the track, let’s keep it by itself.”

As Richman savors his newfound success, he’s already chipping away at his debut album, Coyote. Though he doesn’t have a release date, Richman believes his project will showcase his artistry beyond being a one-hit wonder.

“This is a big record, but this s–t doesn’t define me,” he says. “I’m using this as ‘We’re here. We arrived.’ Not as ‘We made it!’ This is the start of a run.”

A version of this story will appear in the June 8, 2024, issue of Billboard.

04 Jun 2024

Justin Timberlake Stops Austin Show to Check on Distressed Fan: ‘Are We Okay?’

Justin Timberlake was in the middle of a hyped up run through his signature 2002 solo hit “Cry Me a River” on Saturday night at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas when he spotted someone in the audience who appeared to be in distress. As the band continued to play, a TikTok video of the moment showed JT repeatedly looking to the side and pointing with urgency to a spot on the floor as audience members motioned to someone about 25 feet from the stage who was seemingly in need of help.

As the band kept vamping, security waded into the crowd and Timberlake requested that the house lights be brought up so they could see where the issue was. “House lights up, thank you. Sorry everybody, one second, one second. We need some assistance here about five rows back,” Timberlake said looking concerned.

“Are we okay?” he asked after a brief pause before giving a thumbs up and saying, “no, no problem” and clapping it up for a crisis seemingly averted. The TikTok of the moment featured a note that read, “do you have the full video? That was the lady in front of me. She is okay. Thankfully ppl near to us were drs and attended to her while we got Justin’s attention.”

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Timberlake launched the Forget Tomorrow 2024 world tour in Vancouver on April 29 and has played 14 more dates so far, with the next scheduled show slate to take place tonight (June 4) at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

04 Jun 2024

Cardi B Thanks Fan for Defending Her ‘Multimillion Dollar Accent’: ‘I Will Never Change the Way I Talk’

Cardi B has always been her most authentic self since bursting onto the rap scene in 2017 with “Bodak Yellow.” She quickly was able to ingratiate herself to the Bardi Gang, and it’s a testament as to why her fans ride so hard for her.

One fan came to Cardi’s defense on X when wondering whether the continuous bashing of the rapper’s speech patterns could be deemed racist.

“At what point does making fun of cardi b’s speech patterns become racist,” they asked on Sunday (June 2).

Cardi B appreciated the sentiment and thanked the fan for defending her on Monday (June 3), while explaining that she’s not changing for anybody.

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“wwwww thanks for defending me FCK THEM I will never change the way I talk… I became famous from that just being myself! Then I started making music and became a millionaire out of it,” she wrote. “THIS IS A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR ACCENT BABBYY OKKKKRRR.”

The heartfelt exchange seemed to be in response to bars sniping Cardi B from Bia on her “Sue Meee?” diss track taking aim at The Bronx native, which arrived over the weekend.

“You should be home with your kids ’cause b—h, you speak like second grade,” she raps while jabbing Cardi’s speech.

The Cardi-Bia feud ratcheted up a few levels in the last week when Cardi put the rapper on blast in an Instagram Live and threatened to file a lawsuit against her if she keeps allegedly slandering the Grammy winner.

“You could come at me at any angle. You gonna lie on my f–kingg pussy. B—h, you lying on my f–king p—y. When you lie about my p—y, I’ma sue you and you better come with receipts,” Cardi said.

She seemed to also subliminally diss Bia with her verse on Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla’s “Wanna Be (Remix),” which was released on Friday (May 31).

Bia didn’t waste much time when firing back with “Sue Meee?” over the weekend. In the track she accused Offset of cheating on Cardi, called out the “WAP” rapper for allegedly having ghostwriters and dissed her body.

See Cardi’s tweet thanking a fan for defending her accent below:

04 Jun 2024

Jamie xx Announces His First New Album In 9 Years: ‘I Am So Unbelievably Happy’

The long-awaited followup to Jamie xx‘s debut album is now a reality. On Tuesday (June 4), the British producer announced that his sophomore studio LP, In Waves, will be released via his own Young label on Sept. 20.

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The 12-track album will follow xx’s debut solo album, In Colour, which was released in May of 2015 to broad critical acclaim. Containing classics including the Young Thug and Popcaan collab “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” and “Loud Places” with his bandmate from The xx, Romy, the album spent five weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 21 in June of 2015.

The album announcement comes in tandem with a new single, “Treat Each Other Right.” The cerebral dance-floor heater comes with a music video directed by Rosie Marks. This is the second single from In Waves, following May’s “Baddy on the Floor” with Honey Dijon.

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Jamie xx shared on Instagram Tuesday the indeed very wavy album artwork and wrote, “My new album, In Waves will be out on September 20th. I am so unbelievably happy. It’s been a while…and a lot has happened in that time. Ups and downs, growing up, figuring stuff out and then forgetting it all many times over. Life changing events and world changing events. These waves that we have all experienced together and alone.

“I wanted to make something fun, joyful and introspective all at once. The best moments on a dance floor are usually that for me. I can’t wait to share it with you.”

To that end, the producer’s summer and fall tour schedule includes festival sets at Glastonbury, Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, HARD Summer in Los Angeles, Portola in San Francisco and III Points in Miami.

Check out “Treat Each Other Right” below:



04 Jun 2024

Travis Kelce’s Barber Says Taylor Swift Is a ‘Good Girlfriend’ To His Pal and ‘Just a Really Nice Person’

The drive is a bit longer, but Travis Kelce’s longtime barber, Patty Cuts’ Patrick Regan, said that he has nothing but good things to say about his pal’s relationship with Taylor Swift. During this week’s episode of the Your Day Off hair industry podcast, Regan talked about dealing with the insane amount of attention he’s gotten since the singer began dating his now most-famous client and what it’s been like to be pulled into the Traylor orbit.

“I know her as a person and she’s just a really nice person,” Regan said of the pop icon in describing what it’s like to swept up in Swift’s A-list world. “She’s very interested in what you’re saying. She doesn’t act like the most famous celebrity in the world.”

Regan noted that he’s been giving the Super Bowl champ Kansas City Chiefs tight end the “same exact fade” for the past six years, but that it appears to be catching on in a major way lately because, well, Taylor, or course. “She’s a very nice person and she’s a good girlfriend to my friend, so it’s pretty cool,” Regan said of the singer he met during last year’s NFL season when Swift and Kelce went public with their romance in Septembrer. In December, Regan posted a pic in which he was giving Kelce a game day hair tune-up, with a photo credit to Swift for capturing the moment.

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And while the romance between the two high-profile celebs doesn’t strike Regan as “too crazy, he did mention that Travis had to “change houses,” which was not that big a deal. “Now I have to drive further, and there’s more security usually, you know,” Regan said of the intensified scrutiny and safety measures surrounding the relationship.

“Travis is one of my bros, so it’s easy. I used to just go sleep at his house every weekend,” he added. “So now things have changed a little bit, but it’s cool to see… I’m happy for him to see the stardom that he’s getting. Because he’s just a normal guy too.” In addition, Regan said it’s been a blast to attend games with Taylor, especially since, “we get a whole separate box now, we’re like right in the middle of the field… She’s a football fan now, which is really cool.”

And though neither Swift nor Kelce have intimated that there is any next step on the horizon, the show’s hosts, of course, had to ask “so, when’s the wedding?” Regan laughed nervously and joked, “hopefully soon. That would be fun!”

Listen to Regan on the Your Day Off podcast here (Taylor and Travis talk begins around the 53:40 mark).

04 Jun 2024

Kany García Announces García Tour 2024 in North America: Here Are the Dates

Kany García is set to hit the road with her García Tour 2024 in North America, which will kick off Oct. 9 in Dallas’ Majestic Theatre. In support of her latest album, García, the Live Nation-produced trek will visit major U.S. markets including Chicago, New York and Atlanta before wrapping up Dec. 1 in Miami’s Kaseya Center.

“I am very excited to be able to bring my music to wonderful cities across the U.S. and share García, my most recent album, which has been received with so much giant love from my people,” the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter said in a statement. “Every concert is an opportunity to connect with my audience, to share stories, and create unforgettable moments together. I cannot wait to see you, to sing along, to celebrate life and music with you.”

The tour announcement comes on the heels of Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024, where García is among this year’s honorees. She will receive the Spirit of Change Award, which recognizes an artist who “drives positive change within music, society and beyond entertainment.”

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Throughout her career, García has used her platform to advocate for meaningful social causes, including support for LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality and social justice. The ceremony will air exclusively on Telemundo Sunday, June 9, at 9 p.m. ET, and will also be available on the Telemundo app and on Peacock.

Tickets for García Tour 2024 will go on sale Friday (June 7), at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com. See the complete list of dates below:

  • Oct. 9 — Dallas — Majestic Theatre
  • Oct. 11 — Tucson, Ariz. — Rialto Theatre
  • Oct. 12 — Phoenix — The Van Buren
  • Oct. 13 — Anaheim, Calif. — House of Blues
  • Oct. 16 — San Jose, Calif. — San Jose Civic
  • Oct. 17 — Inglewood, Calif. — YouTube Theater
  • Oct. 19 — El Cajon, Calif. — The Magnolia
  • Oct. 24 — Chicago — Chicago Theatre
  • Oct. 26 — Stamford, Conn. — The Palace Stamford
  • Oct. 27 — New York — Theater at Madison Square Garden
  • Oct. 29 — Boston — Orpheum Theatre
  • Oct. 30 — Philadelphia — The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • Oct. 31 — Washington, D.C. — Warner Theatre
  • Nov. 1 — Atlanta — Coca-Cola Roxy
  • Nov. 7 — Houston — 713 Music Hall
  • Nov. 8 — McAllen, Texas — McAllen Performing Arts Center
  • Nov. 9 — San Antonio — The Aztec Theater
  • Nov. 24 — Toronto — Danforth Music Hall
  • Nov. 27 — Charlotte, N.C. — The Fillmore Charlotte
  • Nov. 30 — Orlando — Kia Center
  • Dec. 1 — Miami — Kaseya Center

04 Jun 2024

Billboard’s Songs of the Summer Chart Returns, Led by Post Malone & Morgan Wallen’s ‘I Had Some Help’

What will be the No. 1 song of the summer of 2024? We’re making our way toward the answer, as Billboard’s annual Songs of the Summer chart returns to Billboard.com today (June 4).

The 20-position Songs of the Summer running tally tracks the most popular titles based on cumulative performance on the weekly streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Billboard Hot 100 chart from Memorial Day through Labor Day (this year encompassing charts dated June 8 through Sept. 7). At the end of the season, the top song of the summer will be revealed.

Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen, ranks at No. 1 on the season’s initial Songs of the Summer survey. The track tops the Hot 100 for a third week, as well as Hot Country Songs for a third frame. Only one song has earned season-end No. 1 status on the Songs of the Summer chart after leading the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs – Wallen’s “Last Night” last year.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” places at No. 2 on the inaugural 2024 Songs of the Summer chart, followed in the top five by Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” (No. 3), Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (No. 4) and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” (No. 5).

Prior to “Last Night” in 2023, Harry Styles’ “As It Was” was the season-ending No. 1 hit on the 2022 Songs of the Summer chart, after BTS’ “Butter” glided to a top finish in 2021 and DaBaby’s “Rockstar,” featuring Roddy Ricch, wrapped on top in 2020.

Check out the top 10 summer songs every year throughout the Hot 100’s history (from the chart’s start in 1958), the top 500 Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer and this season’s first weekly Songs of the Summer chart in its entirety.