Nielsen Updates Market Ranks
Rank And File: Nielsen Audio released its market population and rank updates, effective with the Fall 2025 survey. Following Dallas-Fort Worth's move from No. 5 to No. 4 jump last year (CAT 4/2/24), Houston rises six to five, swapping places with San Francisco. Other moves include Miami from 11 to 12, Portland from 23 to 22, San Antonio from 25 to 24, San Jose from 40 to 39 and West Palm Beach from 49 to 47. Complete list here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research
