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Chart Beat

Billboardplay.acast.com
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.

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Episodes

The Hot 100's All-Time Top 100 Hits, Nos. 25-1

The finale of a 4-part countdown celebrating the Hot 100's 60th anniversary, with smashes from Usher, Ed Sheeran, LeAnn Rimes, Chubby Checker and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 20181 hr 9 min

The Hot 100's All-Time Top 100 Hits, Nos. 50-26

Part 3 of a 4-part countdown celebrating the Hot 100's 60th anniversary, with smashes from Mariah Carey, The Police, Adele, Rihanna and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201854 min

The Hot 100's All-Time Top 100 Hits, Nos. 75-51

Part 2 of a 4-part countdown celebrating the Hot 100's 60th anniversary, with smashes from Kanye West, Meghan Trainor, Whitney Houston and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 201851 min

The Hot 100's All-Time Top 100 Hits, Nos. 100-76

Part 1 of a 4-part countdown celebrating the Hot 100's 60th anniversary, with smashes from Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201847 min

Lori McKenna on Writing Smash Country Hits

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lori McKenna chats about her new album, "The Tree," and performs two songs from it live at Billboard: "People Get Old" and "A Mother Never Rests." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 20181 hr 3 min

Hot 100 This Week in 1988 With Richard Marx

Richard Marx chats about his first Hot 100 No. 1, "Hold On to the Nights," his thoughts on social media and his new version of the Grammy Award-winning "Dance With My Father," which he co-wrote with Luther Vandross, who originally made it a hit in 2003. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201846 min

Lauren Daigle on New Album, 'Look Up Child'

Daigle sat down for a special Billboard podcast with Christian chart manager Jim Asker to discuss her new album, "Look Up Child," her upcoming tour and dealing with the expectations of following a wildly successful debut LP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 201835 min

Cardi B's No. 1 & Guest Mike Adam of WNEW

"I Like It," by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin, tops the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Gary & Trevor welcome WNEW (Fresh 102.7) afternoon talent Mike Adam, who discusses radio in New York, interviewing President Obama & Kanye West & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 201859 min

BTS, Cardi B, Drake & More: Best of 2018 … So Far

Who's the MVP? What hits should've been bigger? And, what stories may have gone under the radar? From BTS to Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Drake, Ella Mai and more, Gary, Trevor and Billboard senior editor Andrew Unterberger muse about the year in music so far and what's ahead. Plus, more with special guest Justin Tranter, the 2018 BMI Pop Music Awards songwriter of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 201855 min

Justin Tranter on Writing With Imagine Dragons

Part one of a two-part chat with the artist & social activist, won songwriter of the year honors at the 2018 BMI Pop Music Awards for the second consecutive year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 20181 hr 1 min

Hot 100 This Week in 1990 With Roxette's Per Gessle

Roxette's Per Gessle is our special guest, as we count down the Hot 100's top 20 this week in 1990. Plus, chart chat about the newest Hot 100, where Post Malone's "Psycho" hits No. 1 and three songs enter the top 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 20181 hr 21 min

Florida Georgia Line on 'Meant to Be' & More

Country superstars Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley and BMLG president Jimmy Harnen chat with Billboard's Nashville-based senior chart manager Jim Asker about Florida Georgia Line's smashes "Meant to Be," "Cruise" and "H.O.L.Y." and new hit "Simple." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 20181 hr

BTS Breaks Through Again With 'Fake Love'

KJYO (KJ103) Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to discuss BTS' latest chart achievements, as well as potential songs of the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201835 min

Ed Sheeran, Drake & Bruno Mars: 2018's Stars So Far

Dave and Yael Penn of Hit Songs Deconstructed return to analyze the key trends in the Hot 100's top 10 in the first few months of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201856 min

Camila Cabello's 'Havana' Deconstructed

Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave & Yael Penn analyze Cabello's smash. Plus, chart chat about Childish Gambino's "This Is America" & a flashback to one of Janet Jackson's biggest hits ahead of her Icon Award coronation at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 20181 hr

Drake's Domination & Your Chart Questions Answered

Drake, Post Malone & Camila Cabello infuse the Hot 100's top 10 and, for our special 100th episode, the 212-493-4021 Chart Beat Podcast hotline debuts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201836 min

Will Ariana Grande Get Her First Hot 100 No. 1?

Billboard's Andrew Unterberger chats about Grande's chances. Plus, special guest Bill Danoff, who co-wrote John Denver's classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (as interviewed by another special guest). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 20181 hr 3 min

Drake's Domination, with The Ringer's Victor Luckerson

Victor Luckerson, staff writer for The Ringer, joins Gary and Trevor to chat about what he's dubbed ... The Drakeover. Plus, we have a new Chart Beat Podcast Hotline: call 212-493-4021 to leave a comment or question and be on an upcoming episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20181 hr

ACMs Recap & Bad Wolves on 'Zombie'

Billboard's West Coast editor Melinda Newman recounts her conversations with Jason Aldean and others at the ACMs (April 15) and Bad Wolves' Tommy Vext discusses the band's hit cover of The Cranberries' classic "Zombie." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201857 min

Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' at Pop Radio

As latest "Reputation" single "Delicate" climbs the Pop Songs airplay chart, radio expert Sean Ross stops by to discuss Swift & the state of top 40. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 201856 min

The Beatles' 1964 Hot 100 Fab Feat

A flashback to April 4, 1964, when The Beatles set a Hot 100 record by monopolizing the entire top five. Renowned collector and Capitol Records vet Dave Morrell shares stories and folk-pop duo The Well Pennies perform a fab cover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 20181 hr 5 min

Mary Chapin Carpenter on New Album & More

Carpenter muses about her many country hits & deep-cut classics, as well as her new album, "Sometimes Just the Sky," which reimagines songs from throughout her catalog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 201829 min

Hillsong Worship on 'Anthems of the Soul'

Hot 100 chart chat about Drake, Florida Georgia Line, Lil Dicky & more, plus special guests Brooke Ligertwood, Dave Ware and Jad Gillies of Hillsong Worship, as the music of Hillsong Church continues to dominate Billboard's Christian charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 201850 min

Diane Warren & The Hot 100's Top 20 This Week in 1996

A chat with the songwriter extraordinaire caps a top 20 countdown of the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1996, with hits by Alanis Morrissette, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20181 hr 15 min

Top 40 'American Idol' Hits, Part 2, Kelly Clarkson & More

Gary and Trevor count down Nos. 20 through 1 of our exclusive look at the top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hits by "American Idol" contestants. Plus, "Idol" expert Fred Bronson reviews the new season's start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 20181 hr 25 min

Top 40 'American Idol' Hits, pt. 1, with Scotty McCreery

Part one of a two-part look at the 40 biggest Hot 100 hits by "American Idol" contestants. Plus, special guest Scotty McCreery, the show's 2011 champion, and Triple Tigers gm/partner Norbert Nix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 20181 hr 28 min

Bebe Rexha & Dua Lipa's Warner Bros. Wins

Warner Bros. Records' Mike Sherwood offers insights on "Meant to Be," "New Rules" and other songs that have taken the label to its highest Hot 100 heights since earlier this decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 20181 hr 9 min

Special Guests The Aces Chat & Perform

Utah quartet The Aces discuss women's resurgence at rock and perform new track "Volcanic Love" and debut chart hit "Stuck." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 201854 min

Men, Moodiness & Minor Keys Make the Hits

Yael & Dave Penn of Hit Songs Deconstructed look at more trends that defined 2017's biggest hits. Plus, is this the most historic week in Billboard chart history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 201855 min

Is It 'God's Plan' for Drake to Be No. 1 Long-Term?

Is Drake's "God's Plan" in for a long run atop the Hot 100? Plus, Dave and Yael Penn of Hit Songs Deconstructed begin a two-part look at the trends that defined 2017's biggest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201859 min
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