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Saturday, January 28, 2023

Taylor Swift Extends Record Run Atop Billboard Artist 100, Miley Cyrus Returns To Top 10

Taylor Swift has extended her record for the most weeks atop the Billboard Artist 100 to 62.

Nine of Swift's albums are placed on the Billboard 200 chart, including the hit Midnights at No.2 with 73,000 equivalent album units earned, according to Luminate.

"Anti-Hero" from Midnights is ranked second on the Billboard Hot 100.

SZA remains at No. 2, Miley Cyrus re-enters at No. 3, Morgan Wallen steps down to No. 4, and The Weeknd is down at No. 5 in the chart dated January 28.

Cyrus found a place in the top five for the first time on the strength of her new single "Flowers."

"Flowers" made a grand entry on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, coming in at No. 1 in its debut week.

The Artist 100 measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption, blending album and track sales, radio airplay and streaming to provide a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity.

(Photo: Beth Garrabrant)

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Tracy Lawrence To Receive 2023 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award

Country singer-songwriter Tracy Lawrence will receive the 2023 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award.

Announcing the award, Country Radio Broadcasters said Lawrence was selected in recognition of his dedication to philanthropy and service.

Lawrence's charity organization Mission:Possible addresses homelessness.

The proceeds of his annual Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert in Nashville during Thanksgiving season are used to provide meals to the community members.

Lawrence will be presented the award during the 2023 Country Radio Seminar on March 15 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lawrence said he was overwhelmed with gratitude for being honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters.

"The success of Mission:Possible, each year surpassing our previous donation records, is nothing short of a blessing. Giving back has always been a calling for me and to be acknowledged for that by such a long-standing and respected organization is truly an honor," added the country music star.

Country radio insider Brent Michaels will be honored with the 2023 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award at the event.

(Photo: Jon Paul Bruno)

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Chris Stapleton, Babyface To Sing During Super Bowl LVII Pregame

The NFL has announced the pregame entertainment lineup for Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, which will be played at State Farm Stadium on February 12 and broadcast on FOX.

Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem. Stapleton is one of the country's most respected and beloved musicians.

Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and producer Babyface will sing "America the Beautiful."

Emmy-award winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Renowned actor and Arizona native Troy Kotsur will perform the national anthem in American Sign Language (ASL).

Colin Denny, a deaf Native American, will sign "America the Beautiful." Deaf performer Justina Miles will sign "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and also provide the ASL rendition of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.

To commemorate 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy, the service will conduct a flyover of State Farm Stadium during the national anthem with female aviators as part of the formation.

The NFL previously announced that international music icon Rihanna will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.

(Photo: UMG Nashville)

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