Maren Morris Is 'Righteously Angry' & Leaving Country Music: So What's Next?
Sep 20, 2023
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Maren Morris, an artist leaving country music, is discussed in the podcast. The topics covered include her deliberate exit from Nashville, her future career path, and her success in both country and pop genres.
Maren Morris is intentionally leaving country music in Nashville for new opportunities.
The success of Olivia Rodrigo's album "GUTS" showcases the power of streaming in driving album sales.
Deep dives
Olivia Rodrigo's "GUTS" Album Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard 200
Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album "GUTS" debuts at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her second number 1 album following her debut album "Sour" in 2021. The album earned 302,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with streaming accounting for about half of that total. The album's lead single "Vampire" also jumps from number 9 to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Rodrigo becomes the first female artist in nine years to debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with her first two chart entries.
Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours Live" Album Debuts on Billboard 200
Fleetwood Mac's live album "Rumours Live" debuts at number 81 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album, recorded during the band's "Rumours" tour in 1977, consists mostly of previously unreleased material. "Rumours Live" marks the band's 30th charting effort on the Billboard 200 and features classic hits like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "The Chain." The album's release coincides with the enduring popularity of "Rumours," which topped the Billboard 200 for 11 weeks in 1985.
Josh Groban Tops Cast Albums Chart with "Sweeney Todd"
Josh Groban's performance in the Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd" leads to the cast album debuting at number 1 on Billboard's cast albums chart. This marks Groban's second number 1 on the chart, following his previous collaboration with Groban, "Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" in 2017. The "Sweeney Todd" album features Groban in the title role of Sweeney Todd and earned a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. Groban's success on the cast albums chart highlights his versatility as a performer.
Leif Makes Waves on Billboard 200 and Jazz Charts with "Bewitched"
Jazz singer-songwriter Leif achieves her largest debut week with her sophomore album "Bewitched," which debuts at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also tops both the Traditional Jazz Albums and Overall Jazz Albums charts, becoming Leif's first number 1 on both lists. "Bewitched" earned 23,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with streaming accounting for 68% of that total. The album's success reflects Leif's growing following on TikTok and her ability to bring streaming activity to the jazz genre.