ITunes was replaced with "iTunes alias" and my music is gone

Got home and turned on my macbook pro to find my itunes named "alias" with a slanted arrow next to it with no music. was completely fine and normal the last time and i did not update.

Try checking for hidden purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4919
If you will still need help, I suggest contacting support
https://expresslane.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

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