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Callan Pierce’s The End Rises 13 Places to Take No. 1
Callan Pierce claims the Top 40 summit as The End vaults from No. 14 to No. 1, leading a week that also brings two new Top 5 entries.
MusicLarry Lovestein Releases “Away,” a Song About Families Separated by Oil-Field Work
Larry Lovestein’s first release, “Away,” reflects on the sacrifice and strain experienced by oil-field families.
MusicKevin Westbrook’s Cracked Mirror Extends Its Run at No. 1
Kevin Westbrook’s rap track Cracked Mirror remains atop Soundboard Magazine’s latest Top 40, while Coffee at the Marathon, Obsession and Oppression each reach 10 weeks on the chart.
MusicLarry Lovestein Announces Debut Single Ahead of Bar Tour
Texas country-rock singer-songwriter Larry Lovestein says his first single honors workers who spend time away from home to support their families.
MusicCorey Johnson Sr. Releases Debut Rap Song With Message Beyond the Streets
Corey Johnson Sr. says his first rap release, “Gang,” draws on personal hardship and encourages young people to pursue work and bigger goals.
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Madison Hillman Did It Again. Another Three Cities, Another 24,926 Fans.
After a three-city run already caught our attention, Madison Hillman followed it with nearly 25,000 fans across Tallahassee, Mobile and Montgomery.
MusicM RISSY’s Good Girl Tax Makes a 27-Place Run to No. 11
M RISSY posts the week’s biggest Top 40 gain as Good Girl Tax rises from No. 38 to No. 11, while No Plus One stays at No. 1.
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Five Artists, Five Cities, and a Lot of Full Seats
Recent activity has been crowded with live music, from sold-out shows in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Madison to five-figure crowds in New York and Columbus. The interesting story may be the breadth of the live-music market rather than any single performer.
MusicMadison Hillman Just Played Three Cities. 23,116 People Showed Up.
Madison Hillman drew more than 23,000 fans across Dallas, Lubbock and Oklahoma City in a rapid three-city run. The individual crowds are impressive; the geographic spread may be the more interesting part.
MusicDelta Blues Reach Final Behind a Season of Close-Game Resolve
Madison Hillman points to focus, late-game execution and confidence in the coaching staff after Delta’s 31–24 semifinal win over Washington.
MusicKevin Westbrook’s One Honest Day Reaches No. 4 in Week’s Biggest Top 40 Rise
Kevin Westbrook’s soul track One Honest Day climbs nine places from No. 13 to No. 4, marking the week’s biggest jump as No Plus One retains the chart’s top spot.
MusicNoochie Says He Intends to “Revive Rap” in Brief Statement
Noochie, who holds no listed public office, said in a short release that he wants to “revive rap” and called to “Free The Voice.”
MusicMadison Hillman Releases Playful Country Blues Single ‘Bigger Than it Ought to Be’
Mississippi singer-songwriter Madison Hillman has released “Bigger Than It Ought to Be,” a country blues song inspired by Gulfport’s friendly landmark rivalry.
MusicMadison Hillman’s ‘The Courthouse Clock’ Debuts at No. 27
Madison Hillman’s first chart appearance puts “The Courthouse Clock” at No. 27 as the Oxford-raised songwriter reflects on home and local memory.
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Blank Register Announces ‘Static Regime’ Transmission for Electric Death Cult
An anonymous producer known as Blank Register has announced “Static Regime,” an industrial-noise release introducing the project Electric Death Cult.
MusicKevin Westbrook’s “Folding Chair” Opens at No. 2 as Artist Plans Local Support Fund
Kevin Westbrook’s first chart appearance lands at No. 2, alongside plans for a locally focused Folding Chair Fund.
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Jace Carter and Isabella Lu Added as Bourbon Event Headliners
A press release says Jace Carter and Isabella Lu will headline an upcoming Bourbon event, though no date, venue or additional programming was announced.
MusicKevin Westbrook’s “Blue Train Seat” Debuts at No. 10
Kevin Westbrook’s new song “Blue Train Seat” enters the chart at No. 10, as the artist reflects on loss, connection, and practical support for young people.
MusicEl Fuego’s Una Más Surges 28 Spots to No. 11 on Soundboard Top 40
El Fuego posts the week’s biggest climb as Una Más rises from No. 39 to No. 11, alongside two major Top 10 debuts.
MusicMadison Hillman Releases Reflective Oxford Single ‘The Courthouse Clock’
North Mississippi singer-songwriter Madison Hillman’s new alt-country and country blues single uses Oxford’s courthouse clock tower to reflect on memory, change and hometown life.
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