On Billboard's Chart Beat podcast, Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson of Billboard's charts department look at why what's on the charts is on the charts. With discussions with artists, record label executives, radio programmers, songwriters and more, the Chart Beat Podcast covers the numerous factors th…
Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 2 of 2). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 1 of 2). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Haley Jones, director of radio, Nielsen Music, and Jon Miller, vp of audience insights, Nielsen Audio, return to discuss the state of rock, which, according to multiple metrics, is thriving among its many sub-genres. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Williams chats with Jim Asker and performs a live version of the hit title track from his forthcoming album, "Rescue Story." Plus, Gary and Trevor discuss Lizzo and Lil Nas X's latest Hot 100 feats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Finneas joins Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn to analyze the writing and production processes that led to Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" topping the Billboard Hot 100. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Two boys named Goo - John Rzeznik and Robby Takac - are our special guests, performing and chatting about their new album "Miracle Pill," their classic record-setting chart hit "Iris" and their uncommon longevity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gary and Trevor discuss "Truth Hurts" and "Lover" leading the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, respectively, Plus, Jed Hilly of the Americana Music Association previews the 20th Americanafest, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Country cornerstone Yearwood and Pearl/Gwendolyn Records gm Lesly Simon chat about the state of country and more with Billboard senior chart manager Jim Asker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The title cut? "The Man"? "Cruel Summer"? Gary, Trevor and Billboard.com senior editor Andrew Unterberger (attempt to) pick the next singles from Taylor Swift's new album, "Lover." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Billiie Eilish earns her first Hot 100 No. 1 with "Bad Guy." As it dethrones Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" after an unprecedented 19-week reign, how long might his record last? Plus, a flashback to the top song 40 years ago this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Special guest Lisa Loeb recalls topping the Hot 100 with her classic "Stay (I Missed You)," touring on the Lilith Fair and segueing to Grammy Award-winning children's music, as Gary and Trevor count down the top 25 hits 25 years ago this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lady Antebellum - Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott - and BMLG president/CEO Jimmy Harnen chat with Jim Asker. Plus Gary and Trevor recount the latest chart feats for Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Lil Tecca and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An analysis of Lil Nas X's record run atop the Hot 100. Plus, singer-songwriter Lizzie No performs three songs ahead of the release of her new album "Vanity." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Billboard touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to recap the biggest stars of stage over the first half of the year, from BTS to Elton John, Ed Sheeran, New Kids on the Block and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gary, Trevor and Andrew Unterberger recap the head of the class on Billboard charts at midterm time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Billboard Pride writer Stephen Daw discusses Swift's new LGBTQ-friendly hit and "Open Your Heart" co-writer Peter Rafelson muses about the wild backstory of Madonna's '80s classic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An inside look at how Billboard's recent cover story on the Jonas Brothers, new atop the Billboard 200 this week, was written by Taylor Weatherby. Plus, special guests Runaway June perform their hit "Buy My Own Drinks." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Katy Perry, Cardi B & Miley Cyrus send new songs onto the Hot 100 and Gary and Trevor analyze their starts. Plus, very special guest Howard Jones discusses his new album, "Transform," and classic '80s hits, including "Things Can Only Get Better." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Country has long ruled radio ratings. How is it adapting in a streaming era? Scott Musgrave, Nielsen Music head of U.S. radio, and Jon Miller, Nielsen Audio, vp audience insights, join Gary and Trevor to discuss the state of the genre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
John McMann, senior vp pop and rhythmic promotion for Atlantic Records, joins Gary and Trevor to discuss the latest successes for Ed Sheeran, Ava Max, Lizzo and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
for KING & COUNTRY, the duo of Joel and Luke Smallbone, discusses its Christian chart reign with Billboard's Jim Asker and performs exclusive acoustic versions of "Burn the Ships" and "God Only Knows." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
From "The A Team" to his latest, Ed Sheeran has "Shape"-shifted musically. Historically, hit acts have ever since The Beatles, and Gary, Trevor and Andrew Unterberger analyze key artists that have evolved sonically the most successfully. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shawn Mendes launches at a career-best No. 2 on the Hot 100 with "If I Can't Have You." Still, hip-hop continues to dominate streaming, and Nielsen's Haley Jones & Jon Miller analyze hip-hop's growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As Taylor Swift's "ME!" blasts to No. 2 on the Hot 100, a look back at the most notable lead singles from albums over the past 25 years, from Boyz II Men to Beyonce to Justin Bieber. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can Taylor Swift's new single "ME!" dethrone Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on the Hot 100 next week? Until then, we look back at how she has previously intro'd albums. Plus, UK sibling pop trio The Rua visits for a chat & an exclusive performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BTS launches atop the Billboard 200 & in the Hot 100's top 10. Plus, very special guests Paul Williams, president/chairman of ASCAP, & Anthony Rossomando, co-writer of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
KJYO Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to discuss BTS' new single with Halsey. Plus, how Billy Ray Cyrus, enjoying his first Hot 100 No. 1 via Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," has taken numerous successful, if not surprising, career turns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An in-depth discussion about Lil Nas X's leap to No. 1 on the Hot 100 with "Old Town Road." Plus, we time-travel back 20 years to an especially memorable year in pop music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
NHL chief content officer Steve Mayer joins as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. Cage the Elephant kicks off the postseason with a free concert in Tampa, continuing the league's live music evolution "Music and sports go hand-in-hand," says Mayer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With Billie Eilish set to debut at No. 1 on the Bill(ie)board 200 with her debut LP, Bill(ie)board editors Lyndsey Havens and Andrew Unterberger join Gary and Trevor to discuss the alt/pop artist's breakthrough. Bill(ie)board ... get it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On a special episode recorded live at The Good Cup in Franklin, Tenn., Billboard senior chart manager Jim Asker welcomes singer-songwriter Carly Pearce and Big Machine Records vp of promotion Kris Lamb. Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the fight against blood cancers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ariana Grande matches her longest Hot 100 rule, as "7 Rings" spends, fittingly, a seventh week at No. 1. Will she - and women - continue to dominate throughout 2019? Plus, in a very meta chat, iHeartRadio chief product officer Chris Williams discusses the evolution of podcasts and how they continue to intertwine with traditional radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to discuss Billboard's new touring charts & industry trends in live music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jonas Brothers celebrate their first Hot 100 No. 1, "Sucker," and Gary and Trevor, plus Billboard's Taylor Weatherby, discuss what powered their long-awaited coronation. Plus, special guests Danny Wood, of New Kids on the Block, and Jessie Chris on their new duet, "Bodyguard," and boy bands' longevity, from New Kids to Jonas Brothers, BTS and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Recapping 10 years of Gaga, from "Born This Way" to "A Star Is Born." Plus, special guest Sam DeRosa, co-writer of lovelytheband's record-breaking hit "Broken." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Edison Research's Sean Ross chats about the record longevity being earned by Khalid, Normani, Dua Lipa, Halsey and more, as hits by them have recently logged record stays on Billboard's Pop Songs airplay chart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Grande becomes the first artist since The Beatles to rank at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in a week on the Hot 100. Gary and Trevor discuss her achievement and welcome guest Njomza, who co-wrote two of those smashes: "7 Rings" and "Thank U, Next." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With Grammy Awards wins in the big four categories for Kacey Musgraves, Dua Lipa and Childish Gambino, we discuss how women and hip-hop dominated this year, reversing last year's key storylines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Paul Grein and Andrew Unterberger return for a Grammy Awards roundtable. Plus, special guest Tiffany recalls her Hot 100 top 10 "All This Time," which was at its No. 6 peak 30 years ago this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Grammy Awards experts Paul Grein and Billboard's Andrew Unterberger join Gary and Trevor for the first of a two-part Grammys roundtable. Plus, chart chat about Ariana Grande, who tops the Hot 100 with "7 Rings." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lifetime executive Brie Miranda Bryant and "Surviving R. Kelly" executive producers Jesse Daniels and Tamra Simmons discuss how the documentary began, and grew to six hours, and what its legacy can be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Following the Jan. 3-5 premiere of Lifetime's "Surviving R. Kelly," a roundtable discussion about the controversial R&B singer-songwriter's music, with KRNB Dallas music director Keith Solis, Vibe's Shenequa Golding and Billboard's Gail Mitchell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.