Music

Lana Del Rey Wins Album Sales Race, Sam Smith Has Big Debut

Sam Smith's "In the Lonely Hour" exceeded sales expectations--and scored the best opening week tally for a solo artist's debut…

12 years ago

Kiesza’s “Hideaway” Scores Impressive Early Support at Pop Radio

When attempting to gain traction for a debut single, most artists would celebrate early support from one major market pop…

12 years ago

Rita Ora Has Big Radio Week with “Black Widow,” “I Will Never”

The tracks might not have rivaled Maroon 5's "Maps" and Charli XCX's "Boom Clap" as the week's most-added, but two…

12 years ago

Maroon 5’s “Maps”, Charli XCX’s “Boom Clap” Again Smash at Pop Radio

Pop radio's scorching reception to Maroon 5's "Maps" and Charli XCX'x "Boom Clap" was not a one week affair. For…

12 years ago

Kenny Chesney’s “American Kids” Explodes at Country Radio

If you thought Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Sam Hunt made an impressive splash at radio last week,…

12 years ago

Maroon 5’s “Maps,” Train’s “Blue Jeans” Score at Hot AC Radio

The impact of Maroon 5's new single "Maps" is not limited to Top 40 radio. For the second consecutive week,…

12 years ago

Disclosure’s “Latch” Goes Top 10 at Pop Radio, Maroon 5 Top 20

America is latching onto another song featuring sensation Sam Smith. Disclosure's international smash "Latch," which features vocals from the red-hot…

12 years ago

Ed Sheeran’s “x” Takes Lead on Album Sales Chart

Update: According to Hits Daily Double, Ed Sheeran's "x" is pacing to win the weekly album sales race with an…

12 years ago

Sam Hunt’s “Leave the Night On” Blasts into Top 40 at Country Radio

Take a charismatic singer-songwriter. Release one of his catchiest, most radio-friendly efforts. Arm it with the support of the iHeartRadio/Clear…

12 years ago

Vance Joy’s “Riptide” Goes Top 10 at Alt, Starts iTunes Climb

Vance Joy is indeed an artist to watch. A very popular selection for alternative radio programmers, his breakthrough single "Riptide"…

12 years ago