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Zach Bryan’s ‘Bar’ Is Top Shelf On Top Streaming Albums

62 “Kehlani” Jordan Adetunji

BILLBOARD 200

4 KENDRICK LAMAR WEEKS ON CHART 445

Shaboozey In ‘Tipsy’-Top Shape

Langley Debuts Thanks To Duet

1 “I Had Some Help” Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

BOFFO BOXSCORE FOR BAD BUNNY • The Most Wanted Tour ended in June with more than $200 million earned total

Republic Rules • Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan pile on to boost its current market share above all of Warner Music Group

SUN SETS ON RADIO MORNING SHOWS • As broadcast stations continue to struggle, more are eliminating often highly paid a.m.-drive hosts

IN STOCKS, STREAMING’S HOT, RADIO’S NOT • Market performance for the first half of the year underscored shifts in the music industry’s balance of power

From The Desk Of... Michael McDonald and Jonathan Eshak • PARTNERS, MICK MANAGEMENT

2025 GRAMMYS FIRST LOOK • Why BEYONCÉ could finally take home the top prize at the 2025 Grammys, plus other BIG FOUR PREDICTIONS — and an early preview of how the LATIN GRAMMYS could turn out

Big Four Predictions • Will Beyoncé finally win album of the year at the 2025 Grammy Awards? Queen Bey has gone 0-4 in the category (as a lead artist), which has been a source of frustration for many in the BeyHive — and also those in her inner circle. Accepting an honorary award at the 2024 ceremony, Jay-Z confronted the issue head-on. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year, so even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work.” Jay-Z’s remark suggests that Bey’s fate in the category will be the most-watched moment at the 67th annual Grammys, which will be presented Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations will be announced Nov. 8. Here are Billboard’s best bets for nods in the top four categories.

LATIN MUSIC’S ASCENDING STARS • At the Latin Grammys, there is perhaps no category as coveted as best new artist, a launching pad for future stars through the years. There’s also no category as confounding. The first winner was Ibrahim Ferrer in 2000 at the age of 72; Joaquina won it last year at 18 years old. In 2022, Angela Alvarez, 95, split the prize with 25-year-old Silvana Estrada. And while the award has gone to talents who are relatively unknown, as well as those who have more public-facing major-label support, the rules are clear: Contenders must release a minimum of three singles/tracks or one album during the eligibility period. An artist who has previously released more than three albums and/or more than 15 singles is not eligible. Here are five contenders with a strong shot at scoring a nomination this year.

THE FINEST FULL-LENGTHS • In the past year, the Latin music industry transitioned from a singles-driven market to an albums-focused world, with both new and established artists crafting cohesive sets. The Latin Grammy for album of the year has historically prioritized daring concepts and artistry above popularity when deciding the winner, and while legacy acts have historically dominated the category, recent honorees such as Rosalía tend to return for encores. And Karol G’s triumph in 2023 with her commercial blockbuster, Mañana Será Bonito, may now allow for ultra-popular albums to take home the ultimate artistic prize. Come Sept. 17, 10 nominees will be announced — here are five of the most likely.

CHARLI MADE IT • Ten years into her singular, eclectic career, Charli xcx finally created the album of her dreams — and the heat of “brat...