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Beats 1 becomes Apple Music radio

TORONTO — Apple announced today it is rebranding its Beats 1 global radio station as Apple Music 1 and launching two new live radio stations on Apple Music, now available to users in 165 countries. The new radio stations are Apple Music Hits, featuring a full catalogue of hit songs from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s, and Apple Music Country, spotlighting country music. Since Apple Music’s launch in 2015, Beats 1 has delivered in-depth artist interviews, global exclusives and premieres, and unique programming, notes the company press release. “Throughout its evolution, Beats 1 has established an inherent camaraderie with the...