iTunes

DOWNLOAD THIS: The Top 10 iTunes albums confirm the narrative of Nashville's Q4 dominance—fully half of the leaders (including the Top 3) are country superstars. It also reinforces another seasonal trend, as upper-demo legends (Tony, Aretha and Prince, with Babs still in the Top 15) abide. We also note the remarkable growth of Island's Tove Lo (more about the Swedish-born stoner goddess below). Meghan Trainor's Title EP (Epic) is just outside the Top 10, as is Columbia's Hozier, breaking through now after careful cultivation (you can now stream the latter on iTunes Radio's First Play). On the singles side, Meghan and Taylor rule on, but Carrie Underwood makes a splash, while Nick Jonas and Jason Derulo hit the top tier. (10/3p)