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BILLBOARD TOP LABEL COLLECTIVE OF THE YEAR

Top Overall Artist - Morgan Wallen • Top Overall Duo/Group - HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI • Top Overall Female Artist - Taylor Swift • Top Overall Male Artist - Morgan Wallen • Top Overall Label - REPUBLIC • Top Country Artist - Morgan Wallen •...

SKRILLEX BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC RECORDING “VOLTAGE”

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Features THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

Three years after the Grammy Award-winning Motomami cemented her global appeal, Rosalía is back with a daring, inventive album that rethinks the type of music a superstar can make — and that only she could have created.

RAUW’S WORLD

Reggaetón star Rauw Alejandro transported audiences to salsa’s golden age on his Cosa Nuestra tour — a high-concept smash that cemented his status as one of the global arena circuit’s most exciting new headliners.

HYBE'S SPANISH-SPEAKING PLAY

LORD HURON

“Ben Schneider has followed meticulous world-building impulses, drawing more listeners with each album by nurturing an absorbing, cinematic sound.” “The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 is their most compelling effort so far...” “Schneider asks ineffable...

ON THE COVERS

Cardi B photographed by AB+DM on July 30 at Daylight Studio in New York. Leon Thomas photographed by Austin Hargrave on July 16 at KEYS in Los Angeles. TO OUR READERS Billboard will publish its next issue on Oct. 4. For 24/7 music coverage, go to...

We are profoundly honored to celebrate our cherished friend,

Gloria Estefan on the extraordinary occasion of her 50th anniversary in a career that has shaped, inspired, and transcended generations. Gloria, your life’s work is a luminous testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. With...

Suicide boys ARE MUCH BIGGER THAN YOU THINK

Suicideboys ARE MUCH BIGGER THAN YOU THINK

27 LGBTQ+ EXECUTIVES LEADING NOW

MORE MR. NICE GUY

At 65, “Weird Al” Yankovic is about to embark on the biggest tour of his life — and is still showing younger artists how, with a little good will and a lot of hard work, a decadeslong career in pop music is possible.

Features TIME TRAVELLER

As Chris Stapleton’s solo debut nears an all-time chart record, Billboard sent his friends — actor Josh Brolin and his wife, photographer Kathryn Boyd Brolin — to spend two days with Chris and his wife and collaborator, Morgane, and see where the...

SHE’S A VIBE

As Nigerian artist Tems makes history and climbs the charts, she’s contending with the grind and globe-trotting lifestyle that requires — and staying true to her own voice.

SPOTIFY'S HUMAN CURATORS

FEATURING

ERYKAH BADU Doechii Tyla Megan Moroney Gracie Abrahams aespa GloRilla Meghan Tainor Ángela Aguilar Muni Long Jennie

American Music Fairness Act

ABBA Aerosmith Alanis Morissette Barbra Streisand Barry Manilow Becky G Billy Idol Billy Porter Blondie Bonnie Raitt Boyz II Men Carly Simon Carole King Celine Dion Common Cyndi Lauper Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC) David Byrne David...

BILLBOARD’S TOP BALLERS

Our list of the most powerful people in sports and music — executives and cultural figures reaching for champion status — returns as the combined influence of the two worlds continues to grow.

HOW KAI CENAT BECAME KING

QUARTER-CENTURY CHART CHAMPS

#1 BILLBOARD TOP LABEL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Top Overall Artist - Taylor Swift • Top Overall Female Artist - Taylor Swift • Top Overall Male Artist - Morgan Wallen • Top Overall New Artist - Chappell Roan • Top Overall Label - REPUBLIC • Top Country Artist - Morgan Wallen • Top Country Female...

BRITTANY HOWARD WHAT NOW

“WHAT NOW’ [MAKES] EACH OF HER PREVIOUS DEPARTURES FEEL LIKE A BABY STEP BY COMPARISON.” ROLLING STONE CONSIDERING HER PREVIOUS SUCCESSES [INCLUDING FIVE GRAMMYS®], HOWARD’S REFUSAL TO REPEAT HERSELF IS REFRESHINGLY RISKY THE NEW YORK TIMES “THERE...

REMEMBERING QUINCY JONES

‘GUTS’ AND GLORY

AT MOST HUGE pop tours, there’s a moment when shrieking fans reach a true fever pitch — when the lights dim right before the show begins, or when the intro to the artist’s biggest hit kicks in, or during the break before the encore. All of those...

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PESO PLUMA'S POWER BROKER

IT’S GOOD TO BE KING

Corridos bélicos pioneer and Kartel Music force Luis R Conriquez is powering Mexican music’s ongoing wave — and inspiring its next generation.

MEGAN THEE STALLION TURNS UP THE HEAT

STILL PRETTY

A$AP Rocky’s first album in over six years is (he says) finally coming — and hip-hop is still catching up to him. But Harlem’s favorite son has much more on his mind. Like German expressionism and

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