Billboard News

• Tim McGraw, Lamb of God and 'Grammy' Albums Aiming High On Next Week's Billboard 200
  While Adele's "21" seems set to spend an 18th nonconsecutive week at No. 1, according to industry sources, Tim McGraw's "Emotional Traffic" could drive in at No. 2 on the list. Those in the know suggest the album may sell between 60,000 and 65,000 copies by week's end on Jan. 29. Also look for rock band Lamb of God to debut […]
• Kaye Stevens, Singer and Actress, Dead at 79
  Singer and actress Kaye Stevens, who performed with the Rat Pack and was a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," has died at a central Florida hospital. She was 79. […]
• Hilary Weeks Becomes First Mormon Artist to Rank in Top 10 on Billboard Christian Albums Chart
  Veteran artist Hilary Weeks has become the first Mormon act to debut in the top 10 on Billboard’s Christian Albums list. With more than 4,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan, the artist’s eight album “Every Step” (Shadow Mountain) opens with Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 6. […]
• Ricky Skaggs Wins Big at 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards
  Faith, family and country music were celebrated Friday night (Oct. 28) at the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music (ICM) Awards at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Ricky Skaggs was the evening's top winner, claiming the Entertainer of the Year award as well as the trophy for Musician of the Year. […]
• Christian Rockers Casting Crowns Cruising To Possible No. 1 Album
  Watch for Christian rockers Casting Crowns' "Come to the Well" to possibly debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart next week, with perhaps 95,000-110,000 sold by week's end on Sunday, Oct. 23, according to industry prognosticators. […]