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The Lumineers: The Billboard Cover Story
How an alt-folk trio on a small Nashville indie label sold half a million albums, scored two Grammy nods and became the breakout act of 2012.
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Today in Billboard History
Aug. 29, 1987
Suzanne Vega’s subject matter of child abuse — disguised behind an infectious melody and warm folk-rock production — gave her a somewhat unlikely hit. Her “Luka” spent its third week in the Billboard Hot 100’s top five, ranking at No. 4.
Mumford & Sons have announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Babel,” will be released on Sept. 25.
Sneak peek of tomorrow’s issue: Are they folk? Are they country? Either way, Grammy-winning Nashville duo (and Taylor Swift pals) the Civil Wars cover Billboard and discuss their contributions to “The Hunger Games” soundtrack. Story hits Billboard.com tomorrow morning (March 9).
