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album sales

Megan Moroney Hits the Top: A New Country Record

March 3, 2026

A fresh country voice, Megan Moroney, has just broken into the biggest music chart in America. Her newest album, “Cloud 9, ” reached the number‑one spot on the Billboard 200 for the week ending February 26, pulling in about 147, 000 equivalent units across sales, streams and track purchases. That ta

business

Stray Kids Saves the Day: A Look at K-Pop's Third-Quarter Struggles

November 18, 2024

K-pop's big players, Hybe, SM, and YG, saw their profits dip in the third quarter this year. Why? Well, album sales are down, and superstars like BTS and Blackpink are taking a break. BTS members are serving their military time, and Blackpink won't be back until 2025. Streaming money isn't making up

entertainment

The Country Music Association's Missed Opportunity: A Conversation Starter

September 17, 2024

The Country Music Association (CMA) recently announced its nominees for the 2023 awards, and in a shocking move, Beyoncé, whose album "Cowboy Carter" has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify, received zero nominations. Despite being a country music newcomer, Beyoncé's album debuted at the t