The 36th annual Pollstar Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrated the live music industry’s top performers and contributors. Stevie Nicks was inducted into the Pollstar Hall of Fame, expressing gratitude to her fans and revealing plans for new autobiographical songs .
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” earned her the Major Tour of the Year award, while Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour won Pop Tour of the Year. Chappell Roan received both New Headliner of the Year and Support/Special Guest of the Year for her performances alongside Olivia Rodrigo .
Other notable winners included Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Rock Tour of the Year), Missy Elliott (Hip-Hop Tour of the Year), Usher (R&B Tour of the Year), Bad Bunny (Latin Tour of the Year), Jelly Roll (Country Tour of the Year), and Nate Bargatze (Comedy Tour of the Year) .
Dead & Company won Residency of the Year for their Las Vegas Sphere shows, and Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival was named Music Festival of the Year (Global, Under 30,000 Attendance). The Ryman Auditorium was also inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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