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The Chart Show: JD McPherson enjoys a "Sunshine Getaway" in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

JD McPherson's new album, "Nite Owls," released Sept. 27, 2024, and is McPherson's his first album release since 2018’s critically acclaimed Christmas classic, "Socks."
JD McPherson's new album, "Nite Owls," released Sept. 27, 2024, and is McPherson's his first album release since 2018’s critically acclaimed Christmas classic, "Socks."Joshua Black Wilkins
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November 21, 2024

This week on the Chart Show, Kim Deal returns to the ranker alongside newcomers, Frank Turner and Jamie xx. One of Minnesota's favorite acts, Cloud Cult, graduate to the Chart Show Hall of Fame in the same week JD McPherson's song, “Sunshine Getaway” — inspired by a day in the Twin Cities — hits 10 weeks and Hall of Fame status.

Meanwhile, The Cure take “A Fragile Thing” to No. 1, riding a wave of acclaim for their latest album, as Maggie Rogers and Hozier leap into the top half of the list, and Thee Sacred Souls jump from No. 20 to No. 11.

Visit the Chart Show ballot to vote for your favorite new songs on The Current for next week’s show. When you vote, you’ll be entered for a chance to win one (1) pair of tickets to Josh Ritter at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on Monday, Dec. 16.

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