FAN FAVORITE POLL – 2013 – Pop / Adult Contemporary / Crossover

Pop and Rock are two of the most difficult categories to deal with, because one could easily be the other at any given time it seems.  I use established radio formats to determine more where something will fit … so ..

Crossover is “a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres.” (wikipedia).  So, typically in the modern sense, acts that crossover from Country to Adult Contemporary, or artists that fly between AAA and Adult Contemporary.  Examples of crossover acts in Colorado would include Coles Whalen (crossover from country to adult contemporary) and Rob Drabkin (crossover from AAA to adult contemporary).   Adult contemporary (wikipedia) is “heavy on romantic ballads which mostly use acoustic instruments such as acoustic guitars,pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an orchestral set.”  These are acts that may have rock, country, soul, r&b, or other major influences, but don’t fall squarely into those other descriptive formats.

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I will be using the following GENRE/PROGRAM FORMAT  as I do in the chart post every month.

Americana / Alt-country / Bluegrass
Blues / Rhythm & Blues
Folk / folk-rock / singer-songwriter
Indie / New Alternative
Jazz / Instrumental
Pop / Adult Contemporary / Crossover
Rock / AAA / ALT / AOR
Urban Contemporary / EDM / Hip Hop / Soul

Only those records released between November 1, 2012 and October 30, 2013 are considered “current” 2013 releases for the purpose of this poll, and the end of year charts.  Pick your three favorites of the year.  PLS SHARE.  PLS DONATE.

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I've been on the air in Northern Colorado since 1978. The Colorado Playlist is broadcast on 30 FM frequencies in the state. I am also a musician, talent buyer and business consultant. Email me at coloradoplaylist@gmail.com View all posts by goat