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Music Regions in the USA

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Songs are classified to be in various categories (popular, country etc.), are there maps of the USA indicating where certain types of songs are likely to be "hits" (guidance as to were to debut them)?


Kirk Bayne
 
Maybe 60 years ago. Not any more. Music is made and distributed on a global platform. Two of the biggest record labels aren't based in the US. Universal is in France, and Sony is in Japan.

Even country music, once mainly a southeastern format, is now huge all over the country.

Also, record labels don't restrict themselves to local radio for the promotion of their music. So when they have a big record to release, they typically will do it online, where they can reach the entire country or even the global market.

The best example is the recent Adele hit Easy On Me, which debuted on five music charts at the same time:


This was coupled with a national CBS TV special, hosted by Oprah.

This is partly why some major radio companies are looking to broaden their impact beyond local markets.
 
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