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Island singer/songwriter Dean Lewis' swoon-worthy "Be Alright" already has more than 110m streams at Spotify alone. Triple Tigers' Russell Dickerson is Top 5 at Country radio and growing with "Blue Tacoma." Sabrina Carpenter's "Almost Love" (Hollywood) is now #24 at Top 40 with 84% of the panel closed. And Jagwar Twin's "Loser" (Original Mind) is just getting started at Alternative radio, but it's already been backed by a ton of playlisting that's included Spotify's New Music Friday and The New Alt, as well as Apple Music's Breaking Alternative and more.

What do they have in common? They all joined our Vibe Raters roundup of buzzing acts poised to break this week. Follow the links for music and more info.

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT
With extra relish (5/3a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR
A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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