NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 29 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently by naming Steve Lacy as its ‘On The Verge’ CHR and Rhythm CHR artist with his latest single “Bad Habit.” iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10, and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ CHR and Rhythm CHR artists who have reached No.1 include Doja Cat with the singles “Say So” and “Juicy,” and Lewis Capaldi with “Someone You Loved.”
Several big names debuted new music with World Premieres across iHeartRadio stations, including Megan Thee Stallion’s new single ft. Future, “Pressurelicious,” on July 22 on iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations. Rock icons Bush had a World Premiere debut of their new single “More Than Machines” on July 27 on iHeartRadio Active Rock stations.
Next week, iHeartMedia will kick off two new National Flyaway contests on Monday. Fans of Enrique Iglesias will get a chance to win a trip for two to see him perform in Las Vegas on Sept. 17. The winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare, two-night stay at a hotel, two premium tickets to see Iglesias live at the Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas and a backstage meet & greet. Fans can enter at iHeartRadio.com/EnriqueIglesias from Monday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 7. Additionally, fans of rock band Måneskin will get the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to see them perform at the Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 7. Winners will win roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a hotel, two VIP tickets to the show and a backstage meet & greet with the band. To make it even more exciting, the winner will receive a $2000 Gucci gift card to use on a special shopping spree. Fans can enter Monday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 7 by listening for the keywords on iHeartRadio CHR and Alternative stations and texting them to 200200.
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