musicfanpete
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Post by musicfanpete on Apr 22, 2009 15:34:47 GMT -5
With big new tracks from Nickelback, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews Band, U2, Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, it looks like the core of the Hot AC format will be having a big summer this year. That's the sign of a healthy format, especially after some have been worried about who the current core of the format really is. But it is nice to see some old favorites returning this year with big hits. Of course as I have said previously though, there is always room for the Lady Gaga's and the Beyonce's of the world too!  But it is good that there is a solid core to build up the format as well. |
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Post by Battle601 on Apr 22, 2009 15:52:13 GMT -5
A positive sign indeed. Hopefully this will also have a great effect on the AT40 in the upcoming months now - especially with their stations pushing these new tracks on their playlists while replacing a lot of the recurrent songs that have overstayed their welcome (talking to you Bubbly, Paralyzer, Love Song, Whatever It Takes...it's been nice knowing you all - way longer than we expected, but seriously, time to move on). And I absolutely agree how there's still room for artists like Lady GaGa and Beyonce - every now and then, it's nice to see some artists successfully cross over from Pop to Hot AC as much as we see them do the opposite. Add some rock/alternative artists (Kings of Leon, Shinedown, Coldplay, The Killers) and country (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood) and hell, a little more variety never hurts anybody. |
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Post by atlantaboy on Apr 23, 2009 18:52:36 GMT -5
With big new tracks from Nickelback, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews Band, U2, Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, it looks like the core of the Hot AC format will be having a big summer this year. Shoot really wish it were true (and hopin ur right) but not sure situation for Hot AC is as great as it looks...Dave Matthews Band and U2 tracks no doubt will do really well on Triple A but not sure about HAC - Kelly Clarkson and David Cook and more CHR IMO (and DC still really isn't that big I think) - leavin just Nickelback and Rob Thomas as core HAC (and The Fray if they can pull another HAC single off their CD) Lots of big HACs are almost turning into CHRs (WWMX/Baltimore, WBMX/Boston, WDVD/Detroit, etc.) - thinkin this might be the pattern for more HACs this summer (i. e. havin CHR-like playlists/song rotations) |
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Post by chase on Apr 23, 2009 22:52:44 GMT -5
I wonder if Green Day will get Hot AC love this time around?
The Hot AC climate has changed since GD, DMB, and U2 last had albums out...makes me wonder if they fit the poppier direction the format has taken. For instance, Sheryl Crow's Detours album barely made a dent on the chart, and good luck to Sting ever getting back on Hot AC again. Personally, I'd love to see Hot AC be the mass-appeal format it can be, ranging from Katy Perry to Kings of Leon. But thanks to clusterization, that has become less likely.
BTW, I see that Magnificent has charted, but where did Get On Your Boots peak?
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Post by hellothere on Apr 24, 2009 3:45:34 GMT -5
I agree about DMB and U2 being more AAA. I also agree about NB, Rob Thomas and The Fray being core HAC. However, I disagree completely regarding Clarkson and Cook not being core HAC. Both of them do exceptionally well on HAC; Kelly has always done well on the format and her new single is climbing; Cook, while indeed still new, is well on his way to his third top 5 (approaching top 20 in less than three weeks).
Personally, I hope that more variety in HAC is still possible. And, quite frankly, given the disgruntlement on the parts of many CHR listeners who are becoming frustrated with the urban/dance direction that format is taking, this could prove to be an excellent time for HAC to scoop up new ears.
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Post by blurple on Apr 24, 2009 11:52:50 GMT -5
With big new tracks from Nickelback, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews Band, U2, Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, it looks like the core of the Hot AC format will be having a big summer this year. Shoot really wish it were true (and hopin ur right) but not sure situation for Hot AC is as great as it looks...Dave Matthews Band and U2 tracks no doubt will do really well on Triple A but not sure about HAC - Kelly Clarkson and David Cook and more CHR IMO (and DC still really isn't that big I think) - leavin just Nickelback and Rob Thomas as core HAC (and The Fray if they can pull another HAC single off their CD) Lots of big HACs are almost turning into CHRs (WWMX/Baltimore, WBMX/Boston, WDVD/Detroit, etc.) - thinkin this might be the pattern for more HACs this summer (i. e. havin CHR-like playlists/song rotations) Yep, I agree although don't forget Daughtry. Along with Nickelback, Daughtry is probably one of the biggest HAC bands now. They will have their new single out soon too (May-ish) so I expect that to do really, really well here. I mean they had 3 #1s and all 5 singles went Top 3. It's Not Over - #1 Home - #1 Over You - #3 Feels Like Tonight - #1 What About Now - #3 |
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on Apr 24, 2009 15:43:40 GMT -5
Lifehouse is coming out with an album in June/July according to their website. They said that Daughtry was a guest that worked with them.
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Post by atlantaboy on Apr 24, 2009 16:12:28 GMT -5
I agree about DMB and U2 being more AAA. I also agree about NB, Rob Thomas and The Fray being core HAC. However, I disagree completely regarding Clarkson and Cook not being core HAC. Both of them do exceptionally well on HAC Oh yeah meant to say that KC and DC weren't core-HAC exclusive (in other words, artists that HAC had to themselves that weren't played as much on CHR) Yeah and def. agree about Daughtry and Lifehouse lookin good for HAC (as long as their material's strong) |
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Post by blurple on Apr 24, 2009 17:33:53 GMT -5
I agree about DMB and U2 being more AAA. I also agree about NB, Rob Thomas and The Fray being core HAC. However, I disagree completely regarding Clarkson and Cook not being core HAC. Both of them do exceptionally well on HAC Oh yeah meant to say that KC and DC weren't core-HAC exclusive (in other words, artists that HAC had to themselves that weren't played as much on CHR) Yeah and def. agree about Daughtry and Lifehouse lookin good for HAC (as long as their material's strong) There's a loophole with your definition though. David Cook is not exactly a Top40 artist either. Both his singles never went past Top 20. So his biggest format is HAC although I wouldn't put him in the same league as the ones mentioned before yet. And even if bands like Daughtry and Nickelback are doing hot at HAC, they had huge hits at the Top40 too. Can't remember NB's records but for Daughtry, they had a #1 at the Top 40. |
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on May 11, 2009 15:01:52 GMT -5
I decided to bump this thread because it's a very crowded chart right now. Daughtry, The Fray, Rob Thomas, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson all have new singles that were released in the past 2 weeks or so. Dave Matthews Band also has a new single but it has a lot of tough competition. On a seperate note, I'm surprised that "Second Chance" by Shinedown has the biggest bullet right now.
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