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Minneapolis
As seen in: KHTQ-FM (Spokane, WA), United Stations Radio Network, KCMP-FM (St. Paul, MN), The Line of Best Fit, Multichannel Merchant, Journal of Accountancy, KPWR-FM (Los Angeles, CA), WLDB-FM (Menomonee Falls, WI), WWZW-FM (Buena Vista, VA), VTCNG, WWDW-FM (Alberta, VA), WTRG-FM (Gaston, NC) and
Music Editor at @UnitedStations. Vinyl enthusiast. Bon vivant. Holding myself together with my arms around the stereo.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Claims 12th Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart

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By Erik Thompson
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Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl notches its 12th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Jan. 11, 2026), marking her second-longest run atop the chart behind 17-week rule of The Tortured Poets Department in 2024.
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Streams Of Prince’s “When Doves Cry” And “Purple Rain” Surge Following ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale

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By Erik Thompson
| WWZW-FM (Buena Vista, VA) Verified
Following the premiere of the series finale of Stranger Things on New Year’s Eve, Prince’s iconic songs “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry” experienced dramatic Spotify streaming surges. Global streams of “Purple Rain” increased 243% while Gen Z specific streams rose 577%, while “When Doves Cry” saw a 200% boost globally and a 128% increase among Gen Z listeners.
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Jill Scott Announces First Album In Over 10 Years, Shares Lead Single “Beautiful People”

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By Erik Thompson
| WWZW-FM (Buena Vista, VA) Verified
On Friday (January 2), Jill Scott announced the details of her first album in over a decade, To Whom This May Concern, which is set for release on February 13 via The Orchard. Scott’s sixth studio album will include 19 tracks, featuring high-profile collaborations with J.I.D, Tierra Whack, Ab-Soul, and Too $hort, and production by DJ Premier, Trombone Shorty, and others.
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