In the year 2020 Billboard has taken a different approach to compile its annual Power List. In an opportunity to evolve with the music industry they have decided to list powerful figures by leadership and elevation in conjunction with influence and segment.

The new decade has brought about a significant change by inspiring a new generation of leaders that are powerful and game changing. The Power list recognizes leaders that are exceptional in their jobs and make moves that elevate the entire music business. This doesn’t take away from the level of power; instead, it’s focused on how well leaders use their power.

Needless to say, Courtney Stewart, founder of Right Hand Music group made the Billboard 2020 Power List. Here is what they had to say about Stewart:

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“Barely five years into Khalid’s career, Stewart’s client is a six-time Grammy nominee with 6 billion streams for his sophomore album, Free Spirit. Khalid’s 2019 tour, which wrapped in Australia in December, included double sellouts at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, New York’s Madison Square Garden, London’s O2 Arena and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, says Stewart. Through his secondary company, Keep Cool, Stewart is working with breakout R&B artist Lucky Daye, who has been nominated for four 2020 Grammys.”

Billboard also states the list will continue to evolve and values the thoughts and input of their audience. Going forward there will be a way for others to chime in and provide feedback to influence the way the future Power List’s will be produced.

Although the list was published in January of 2020, we believe Courtney will make the list in 2021. With the continued success of Khalid (in 2020 Khalid has won five Billboard awards, iHeart Music album of the year, and Grammy nominee for record of the year) and artists on his roster, Stewart’s power will overflow into years to come.