01of 10Montero, Lil Nas XColumbiaThe rapper owned his Black queerness, proving he’s no one-hit wonder.
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Montero, Lil Nas X
Columbia
The rapper owned his Black queerness, proving he’s no one-hit wonder.
02of 10Sour, Olivia RodrigoUniversal MusicWith her debut, the actress fulfilled her teenage dream and achieved pop stardom.
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Sour, Olivia Rodrigo
Universal Music
With her debut, the actress fulfilled her teenage dream and achieved pop stardom.
03of 1030, AdeleSimon EmmettAdele bid adieu to marriage and said hello to self-love in a vulnerable set.
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30, Adele
Simon Emmett
Adele bid adieu to marriage and said hello to self-love in a vulnerable set.
04of 10Red (Taylor’s Version), Taylor SwiftTAS Rights ManagementSwift breathed new life into her 2012 heartbreak classic with this rerecording.
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Red (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift
TAS Rights Management
Swift breathed new life into her 2012 heartbreak classic with this rerecording.
05of 10If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, HalseyCapitolHalsey embraced grunge and theatrics on their best LP yet.
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If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, Halsey
Capitol
Halsey embraced grunge and theatrics on their best LP yet.
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Capitol Nashville
Guyton expanded the boundaries of country with her powerful first record.
07of 10Plant Her, Doja CatRCADoja delivered out-of-this-world bops tailor-made for TikTok and beyond.
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Plant Her, Doja Cat
RCA
Doja delivered out-of-this-world bops tailor-made for TikTok and beyond.
08of 10Jubilee, Japanese BreakfastDead OceansAfter unpacking grief on past projects, the indie rockers found joy.
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Jubilee, Japanese Breakfast
Dead Oceans
After unpacking grief on past projects, the indie rockers found joy.
09of 10Happier Than Ever, Billie EilishInterscopeOn album No. 2, the precocious alt-pop star explored fame and growing pains.
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Happier Than Ever, Billie Eilish
Interscope
On album No. 2, the precocious alt-pop star explored fame and growing pains.
10of 10Star-Crossed, Kacey MusgravesMCA NashvilleMusgraves broke down her heartbreak on this ambitious album about divorce.
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Star-Crossed, Kacey Musgraves
MCA Nashville
Musgraves broke down her heartbreak on this ambitious album about divorce.
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