LOOK: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan Lead Pollstar Awards Nominees; Maxie Solters Award Introduced

Coldplay, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan are among the top nominees for the 36th annual Pollstar Awards. The awards are a highlight of the long-running live-entertainment trade publication’s three-day Pollstar Live! Conference, which recognize and celebrate the most innovative and successful artists, tours, companies, venues, and executives.

A new honor this year is the “Maxie Solters Award – Touring Publicist of the Year,” recognizing the highest achievement for a public relations executive in the live touring industry in tribute to the highly respected Scoop Marketing publicist Maxie Solters, who died on Aug. 15 at the age of just 37.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on February 19, 2025.

36th Annual Pollstar Awards Nominees:

Major Tour of the Year: the nominees are Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” Morgan Wallen’s “One Night At A Time 2024,” Noah Kahan’s “We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts World Tour,” Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” and Zach Bryan’s “The Quittin Time Tour.”

Rock Tour of the Year: the nominees are Blink-182’s “The More Time Tour,” Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s “2024 World Tour,” Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” Foo Fighters’ “Everything or Nothing at All Tour,” Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour,” and Metallica’s “M72 World Tour.”

Hip-Hop Tour of the Year: the nominees are $uicideboy$’s “Grey Day Tour 2024,” Drake’s “It’s All A Blur Tour,” Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” Missy Elliott’s “Out of This World – The Missy Elliott Experience,” Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2 World Tour,” and Travis Scott’s “The Circus Maximus Tour.”

R&B Tour of the Year: the nominees are Janet Jackson’s “Janet Jackson: Together Again,” Jhené Aiko’s “The Magic Hour Tour,” Kehlani’s “The Crash World Tour,” Maxwell’s “The Serenade Tour,” Usher’s “Usher: Past Present Future Tour,” and XSCAPE & SWV’s “The Queens of R&B Tour.”

Pop Tour of the Year: the nominees are Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour,” Charli XCX & Troye Sivan’s “Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat,” Justin Timberlake’s “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts World Tour,” P!nk’s “Summer Carnival 2024,” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.”

Country Tour of the Year: the nominees are Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show,” Jelly Roll’s “The Beautifully Broken Tour,” Kenny Chesney’s “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour,” Lainey Wilson’s “Country’s Cool Again Tour,” Morgan Wallen’s “One Night At A Time 2024,” Tyler Childers’ “Mule Pull ‘24 Tour,” and Zach Bryan’s “The Quittin’ Time Tour.”

Latin Tour of the Year: the nominees are Bad Bunny’s “Most Wanted Tour,” Carin León’s “Boca Chueca Tour 2024,” Fuerza Regida’s “Pero No Te Enamores Tour 2024,” Karol G’s “Mañana Será Bonito Tour,” Luis Miguel’s “Luis Miguel Tour 2023-24,” and Peso Pluma’s “Éxodo Tour 2024.”

Comedy Tour of the Year: the nominees are Gabriel Iglesias’ “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour,” Jim Gaffigan’s “Barely Alive Tour,” Matt Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” Nate Bargatze’s “The Be Funny Tour,” Nikki Glaser’s “Alive and Unwell Tour,” and Sebastian Maniscalco’s “It Ain’t Right.”

Residency of the Year: the nominees are Adele at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace/Neue Messe München, Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, Dead & Company at The Sphere, Eagles at The Sphere, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Ryman Auditorium, and U2 at The Sphere.

Support/Special Guest of the Year: the nominees are Chappell Roan for Olivia Rodrigo, Ciara/Timbaland for Missy Elliott, Gracie Abrams for Taylor Swift, Paramore for Taylor Swift, The Smashing Pumpkins for Green Day, and Zac Brown Band for Kenny Chesney.

New Headliner of the Year: the nominees are Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Fred again.., Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sleep Token.

“As the gold standard of honors for achievement in global live entertainment, the Pollstar Awards remain the most relevant, coveted, and career-affirming recognition for artists, venues and executives who bring the magic to fans,” said Ray Waddell, Chief Content Director of OVG Media & Conferences, which produces Pollstar Live!, Production Live!, and the Pollstar Awards. “Once again, this year’s nominees represent the best of the best, showcasing the incredible talent, innovation, and hard work that drives our industry. We’re honored to celebrate their success and look forward to another unforgettable awards ceremony on February 19 in L.A.”

Additional tour, event, and artist categories include Family, Event or Non-Music Tour of the Year. Venue and festival awards include Music Festival of The Year, International Music Festival of The Year, Nightclub of the Year, Theatre of the Year, Arena of the Year, Red Rocks Award for Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year, Stadium of the Year, Casino/Resort Venue of the Year, New Concert Venue of the Year, and International Venue of the Year. The awards also honor venue executives, talent buyers, promoters, agents and agencies, talent managers, tour managers, venue managers, sound, transport, and catering companies, and more.

Nominations were submitted by the Pollstar Awards nominating committee made up of agents, promoters, managers, producers, production professionals, venue representatives, Pollstar Boxoffice reporters, and other touring professionals.

SHOCKING SIGHTING: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Stun at the 2025 Kentucky Derby—Photos Spark Global Frenzy and Reveal a Hidden Surprise. In a dazzling and unexpected appearance, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift turned heads at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, and their sweet, intimate photos are sending fans into a frenzy around the world. But it’s not just their stunning outfits or public affection that has people talking—the images appear to reveal a shocking new development about the couple’s future. What hidden detail did fans spot—and what does it mean for the famously private pair? The internet is buzzing with theories.

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Hold onto your fascinators and tighten those bow ties, because the 2025 Kentucky Derby just went from stylish to scandalously sweet. In an unexpected turn of events that has fans across the globe spiraling into full meltdown mode, pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce were spotted arm in arm at Churchill Downs—and they weren’t just watching the races. The pair, known for keeping their high-profile relationship relatively under wraps, made a rare and jaw-dropping public appearance at the legendary horse racing event on Saturday. Dressed to the nines in traditional Derby chic, the couple looked absolutely radiant—smiling, laughing, and turning every camera in their direction. But what really has fans losing their minds isn’t just the fact that they showed up together… it’s what the photos appear to reveal. Yes, the internet is convinced Taylor Swift is sporting a subtle baby bump—AND an engagement ring. Let’s rewind. Kelce, in a custom navy three-piece suit and white cowboy hat, and Swift, glowing in a pale blue floral dress and matching headpiece, arrived via a private entrance shortly before the first race. Despite efforts to keep a low profile, they were quickly spotted by attendees—and within minutes, the world was watching. Photos and videos flooded social media. In several, Travis is seen placing a gentle hand on Taylor’s midsection, a move many fans took as a not-so-subtle gesture. In others, Swift appears to rest her hand affectionately on his chest—and the sparkle on her left ring finger could practically blind a thoroughbred. Naturally, Swifties and NFL fans alike went into full detective mode. “IS THAT A BABY BUMP???” wrote one X (formerly Twitter) user, racking up over 5 million views in under an hour. Another posted a zoomed-in shot of Taylor’s hand with the caption, “THAT’S A ROCK. ENGAGED & EXPECTING? THE ERA TOUR BABY IS REAL!” Of course, the couple has remained famously tight-lipped about their relationship, despite going public in late 2023. Since then, they’ve been spotted at a handful of Chiefs games, a few Eras Tour stops, and even a couple of low-key date nights. But this is the first time they’ve appeared this visibly affectionate—and in such a high-profile setting. Adding fuel to the fire, a source close to the couple (who chose to remain anonymous, of course) told a tabloid: “They’ve been planning this soft launch for months. They knew the Derby would be a moment. They’re not hiding anymore.” Fans at the Derby were quick to share their reactions.“I came here for horses, I left with heart palpitations,” said one woman who managed to snap a blurry selfie with the couple in the background. “Taylor looked so happy. Like, glowing. Literally glowing.” Others pointed out the strategic brilliance of the reveal. “This is so Taylor-coded. She drops Easter eggs in lyrics and now she’s dropping them at sporting events,” joked one fan on TikTok….