Peter Edge and Tom Corson rolled all year long, as Pop sensation P!nk carried over to Justin Timberlake, who then passed the baton to Miley Cyrus, as the RCA co-leaders dotted the I’s and crossed the T’s like the consummate pros that they’d become. This executive partnership combines top-notch A&R with talented artists and impressive marketing, along with a great sense of knowing when to throw the switch, as exemplified by the stellar performances of the above three acts. RCA also boasts what is widely considered to be one of the top promotion departments in the biz, overseen by EVP/GM Joe Riccitelli. The label appears to be poised to continue putting up points via new-artist development in 2014.
28. Katy Perry - Prism (+5)
36. Britney SPears - Britney Jean (NEW)
42. Celine Dion - Loved me back to life (-14)
43. Birdy - fire within (+6)
53. P!Nk - The Truth about love (+8)
57. Adele - 21 (+13)
68. Lady Gaga - Artpop (-18)
71. Lorde - Pure Heroine (-2)
94. Miley Cyrus - Bangerz (RE)
