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Sturgill Simpson Performs on ‘The Daily Show’

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. Melody Bot Apr 21, 2016
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  2. Serenity Now Apr 21, 2016
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    I always wondered how Daily Show and Colbert Report selected which artists to have on their shows. Aside from the fact that they typically chose NPR favorites, the frequency and genres seemed so random.
     
  3. Jason Tate Apr 21, 2016
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    I think they have someone (maybe multiple?) whose job it is to book bands/artists for the shows. I'm sure they get pitched a lot as well from agents and the like - and they look at what's coming out, what's getting buzz, what's popular, and things like that to make the final call.
     
  4. palewhiteboy88 Apr 21, 2016
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    Had no idea Sturgill was even close to being in the stature Rihanna is in
     
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  6. Serenity Now Apr 21, 2016
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    Did not know he was that big either. Good for him/us as humans.
     
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  7. Micah511 Apr 22, 2016
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    I was trying to figure out yesterday where he was going to chart. I've seen it advertised all over the place, and it seems like everyone was buying the new album on RSD. If that was a planned move it was really smart on their part.