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Chart Beat
by Billboard
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 that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Finneas on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Goo Goo Dolls on New Album 'Miracle Pill' & More
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lizzo & Tayor Swift's Landmark New No. 1s
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trisha Yearwood on New Album 'Every Girl' & More
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Next Taylor Swift 'Lover' Singles Should Be ...
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Billie Eilish Dethrones Lil Nas X From No. 1
Billie 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lisa Loeb & Hot 100's Top 25 This Week 1994
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Lady Antebellum on 'Returning Home' With New LP
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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16 (Or More ...) Thoughts on 'Old Town Road'
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BTS, Elton John & 2019's Biggest Touring Stars
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ariana Grande, Lizzo & 2019's First-Half Stars
Gary, Trevor and Andrew Unterberger recap the head of the class on Billboard charts at midterm time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Taylor Swift, Drake & Madonna Chart Chat
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonas Brothers' Return & Runaway June Performs
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Katy Perry Returns & Special Guest Howard Jones
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Country's Radio Rule & Streaming Future
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ed Sheeran, Ava Max & Lizzo Leading Atlantic
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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for KING & COUNTRY Performs In-Studio
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ed Sheeran's Evolution; Ariana & Bruno's, Too
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shawn Mendes' Return, Pop vs. Hip-Hop in 2019
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Best Lead Singles of the Past 25 Years
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Taylor Swift's Lead Singles Ranked & The Rua Performs
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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How 'Shallow' Was Written & BTS' Big Week
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will 'Boy With Luv' Be BTS' Biggest Hit?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Lil Nas X Hits No. 1 & Flashing Back Like It's 1999
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drake, Carrie Underwood & the NHL's Live Music Goals
NHL chief content officer Steve Mayer joins as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, with Cage the Elephant kicking off the postseason with a free pre-game concert in Tampa, continuing the league's live music evolution. "Music and sports go hand-in-hand," says Mayer. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Billie Eilish Roundtable With Bill(ie)board Staffers
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rising Country Star Carly Pearce & Big Machine's Kris Lamb
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...
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Ariana Grande's Continued Reign & the Future of Podcasts
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…
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BTS, Travis Scott & the Changing Faces of Touring
Touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to discuss Billboard's new touring charts & industry trends in live music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New Kids on the Block's Danny Wood on Boy Band Longevity
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'...
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Is This Lady Gaga's Best Chart Week Ever?
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Khalid, Normani & Dua Lipa's Record Radio Longevity
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ariana Grande's Record Week, With Guest Njomza
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Women to Hip-Hop, Diversity Won the Grammys
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga & Camila Cabello Win Grammys?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ariana Grande Hits No. 1, Plus Grammys Chat
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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Lifetime Made The 'Surviving R. Kelly' Documentary
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What to Make of R. Kelly's Catalog Now
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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How Halsey Hit No. 1, With Capitol's Greg Marella
"Without Me" marks likely the biggest achievement yet for Halsey: her first Hot 100 No. 1 as a lead artist. Capitol executive vp of promotion Greg Marella chats with Gary and Trevor about her rise. Plus: 19 No. 19 hits ... for '19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Best of 2018, Plus Guest DJ Earworm
Gary and Trevor, along with Billboard.com senior editor Andrew Unterberger, look back at 2018's most surprising hits, biggest memes, most notable videos and more. Plus, guest DJ Earworm on his latest "United State of Pop" mash-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The No. 1 Hot 100 Hits of Every Year, 1990-2018
Gary and Trevor continue their trip through six decades of year-end Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, covering the top hits of each year from 1990 to 2018. Plus, they welcome special guest Flo Rida, who led the year-end list 10 years ago with his smash "Low." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The No. 1 Hot 100 Hits of Every Year, 1958-1989
Former Chicago singer Bill Champlin looks back at "Look Away" in the first of a two-part episode, as Gary and Trevor flashback to year-end No. 1 smashes by The Beatles, Paul McCartney (solo), Rod Stewart, Blondie, Prince and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Holiday Music Jingles Back for the Season
Nielsen's Haley Jones and Jon Miller discuss holiday music trends. Plus, Gary and Trevor recap Travis Scott's first Hot 100 No. 1 and Drake's domination on the 2018 year-end charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mariah Carey's 20 Biggest Hot 100 Hits
Among the classics on Mariah Carey's best-of tally: "Vision of Love," "Dreamlover," "Hero," "Fantasy" and "We Belong Together," as Gary and Trevor count down her top 20 Hot 100 classics. Plus, chart chat & reviews of Carey's new album "Caution." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Special Guest Bebe Rexha Deconstructs 'Meant to Be'
Bebe Rexha analyzes her smash "Meant to Be," with Florida Georgia Line, with Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn, and Gary and Trevor, as the song spends a record-extending 50th week at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Kane Brown & Mgr. Martha Earls on 'Experiment'
Special guests Kane Brown and his manager, Martha Earls, chat with Billboard's Nashville-based senior chart manager Jim Asker about Brown's second LP, "Experiment," out Nov. 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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