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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…

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    • Oct 23, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 53:25


    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.

    Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 51:36


    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.

    From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 38:52


    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.

    Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 36:03


    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 on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 46:23


    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.

    Goo Goo Dolls on New Album 'Miracle Pill' & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 36:43


    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.

    Lizzo & Tayor Swift's Landmark New No. 1s

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 48:54


    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.

    Trisha Yearwood on New Album 'Every Girl' & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 42:45


    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.

    Next Taylor Swift 'Lover' Singles Should Be ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 48:48


    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.

    Billie Eilish Dethrones Lil Nas X From No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 59:44


    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.

    Lisa Loeb & Hot 100's Top 25 This Week 1994

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 95:26


    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 on 'Returning Home' With New LP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 56:41


    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.

    16 (Or More ...) Thoughts on 'Old Town Road'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 50:30


    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.

    BTS, Elton John & 2019's Biggest Touring Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 51:59


    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.

    Ariana Grande, Lizzo & 2019's First-Half Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 52:15


    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.

    Taylor Swift, Drake & Madonna Chart Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 58:42


    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.

    Jonas Brothers' Return & Runaway June Performs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 77:02


    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 Returns & Special Guest Howard Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 58:41


    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's Radio Rule & Streaming Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 64:27


    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.

    Ed Sheeran, Ava Max & Lizzo Leading Atlantic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 63:51


    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 Performs In-Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 50:46


    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.

    Ed Sheeran's Evolution; Ariana & Bruno's, Too

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 52:40


    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' Return, Pop vs. Hip-Hop in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 47:53


    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.

    The Best Lead Singles of the Past 25 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 58:50


    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.

    Taylor Swift's Lead Singles Ranked & The Rua Performs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 52:40


    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.

    How 'Shallow' Was Written & BTS' Big Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 67:09


    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.

    Will 'Boy With Luv' Be BTS' Biggest Hit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 55:31


    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.

    Lil Nas X Hits No. 1 & Flashing Back Like It's 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 68:03


    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.

    Drake, Carrie Underwood & the NHL's Live Music Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 48:30


    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.

    Billie Eilish Roundtable With Bill(ie)board Staffers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 51:42


    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.

    Rising Country Star Carly Pearce & Big Machine's Kris Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 45:08


    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's Continued Reign & the Future of Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 63:41


    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.

    BTS, Travis Scott & the Changing Faces of Touring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 41:47


    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.

    New Kids on the Block's Danny Wood on Boy Band Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 67:20


    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.

    Is This Lady Gaga's Best Chart Week Ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 67:28


    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.

    Khalid, Normani & Dua Lipa's Record Radio Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 56:39


    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.

    Ariana Grande's Record Week, With Guest Njomza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 47:39


    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.

    From Women to Hip-Hop, Diversity Won the Grammys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 63:57


    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.

    Will Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga & Camila Cabello Win Grammys?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 68:21


    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.

    Ariana Grande Hits No. 1, Plus Grammys Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 76:32


    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.

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    How Lifetime Made The 'Surviving R. Kelly' Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 47:12


    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.

    What to Make of R. Kelly's Catalog Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 56:43


    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.

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