Big congratulations to Travis Japan, who received the “New Artist of the Year” (for Japanese music) award at the 38th Japan Gold Disc Awards, announced on the 13th of March. This award is given to the artist who debuted during the specified period and has the highest total sales of CDs and other items during that period.
About the Japan Gold Disc Awards and the Target Period
The Japan Gold Disc Awards recognize artists and works that contributed to the development of the recording industry that year based on objective data such as net sales of CDs, music videos, and music downloads. Since its establishment in 1987, awards have been selected for a wide range of genres, from pop and rock to classical, jazz, and pure Japanese music.
The selection criteria for this award are based on objective indicators such as net sales of CDs, music videos (the difference between total shipments and returns), and music streaming. The 38th Japan Gold Disc Awards awards were based on sales performance for the year (January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023). The debut target period for the New Artist Award is from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
Travis Japan Comment
This time, Travis Japan received the “New Artist of the Year” and ranked in the “Top 5 New Artists” at the “GOLD DISC Awards.” We are delighted and honored to receive this award in the midst of continuing various challenges while achieving a debut in a new form for ourselves. We would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to share this joy with everyone who supports us on a daily basis. We will continue to walk without forgetting our gratitude and aspirations.
— Travis Japan
Ever since their debut in 2022, Travis Japan has continued to surprise us with achievements, new challenges, projects, and performances worldwide. Their latest album and first physical CD release, “Road to A,” and their tour, “Road to Authenticity,” have been two amazing testaments to how far Travis Japan has come. Their road is far from over, and their presence is increasing worldwide.
Recently, they performed in both Thailand and Hong Kong, receiving heartwarming smiles and cheers from local fans. Little by little, Travis Japan is spreading their name outside Japan, conquering country by country.
With the release of the Global Edition of the album, where all the songs are completely in English, the boys are once again showing their determination to make it worldwide.
The album by Travis Japan has been receiving widespread attention, with tracks like “So Sunday,” “Love Tag,” and the infectious lead song “LEVEL UP” resonating with listeners globally. Fans enthusiastically spread the group’s music to numerous radio stations, showcasing their passion and devotion. The strong connection between Travis Japan and their fans is truly remarkable and heartwarming, adding to the group’s endearing appeal.
Coming March 18th, Travis Japan drops their 4th Single, “T.G.I. Friday Night,” and if you’re impatient, you can already listen to the song from their Osaka performance where they first announced the song!
As the release date approaches, a small preview of the MV has been uploaded to their official X account!
Make sure you pre-add/pre-save both the original and Japanese versions and get yourself ready to party once it’s released!
“T.G.I. Friday Night” http://TravisJapan.lnk.to/TGIFN
“T.G.I. Friday Night” (Japanese ver.) http://TravisJapan.lnk.to/TGIFJ
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