Industry Sep 8, 2026
Billboard to Add Smart Media Albums As Chart-Eligible Sales Formats
In short
The new eligibility update recognizes the evolving ways fans experience albums and connect with artists through developing music technology.
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Billboard
Billboard is updating its chart eligibility rules to include smart media albums as a recognized sales format. This change aims to acknowledge the developing methods through which fans engage with albums and artists.
The update reflects advancements in music technology and evolving fan experiences. Originally reported by Billboard.
The update reflects advancements in music technology and evolving fan experiences. Originally reported by Billboard.