And he didn't give himself any chance to beat Swift, the undeniable pop star who has reshaped the genre and used a legion of fans to rule the ACMs the last two years.

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Other observers note that while it's the flashy product roll-outs that get the attention -- pop stars Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga already have made appearances this week -- it's the deal-brokering among tech players behind the scenes that truly matters.

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AEG's concerts division promotes tours for pop stars like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Jon Bon Jovi.

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Swift and Perry should get together, pop some popcorn, and watch Makers, and then see how they feel.

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Swift moves effortlessly between the worlds of pop and country, but considering that the singer won in the Video of the Year category at the CMT Music Awards and that she recently brought country stalwarts like Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Ronnie Dunn onstage during her shows in Nashville, we feel comfortable having her on our country list.

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