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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

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 cancers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 03, 201945 min

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 continue to intertwine with traditional radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 28, 20191 hr 4 min

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.

Mar 21, 201942 min

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' longevity, from New Kids to Jonas Brothers, BTS and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 14, 20191 hr 7 min

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.

Mar 07, 20191 hr 7 min

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.

Feb 28, 201957 min

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.

Feb 21, 201948 min

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.

Feb 14, 20191 hr 4 min

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.

Feb 07, 20191 hr 8 min

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.

Jan 31, 20191 hr 17 min

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.

Jan 25, 201947 min

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 information.

Jan 17, 201957 min

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.

Jan 11, 201957 min

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.

Dec 27, 201859 min

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 more information.

Dec 20, 20181 hr 53 min

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.

Dec 14, 20181 hr 12 min

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.

Dec 06, 201851 min

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 information.

Nov 29, 20181 hr 6 min

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 information.

Nov 15, 201854 min

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.

Nov 09, 201834 min

How Ariana Grande Is Dominating Pop

Jagger from WKSS (Kiss 95.7) in Hartford talks about playing both "God Is a Woman" and "Breathin" in power rotation, as Ariana Grande releases another new smash, "Thank U, Next." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 201853 min

Can Ballads by Lady Gaga & Camila Cabello Cut Through?

Fly 92.3's Ally Reid chats about the influx of ballads at pop radio, as Camila Cabello's "Consequences," Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow" and Dean Lewis' "Be Alright" are all scaling Billboard's Pop Songs airplay chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 201844 min

How Pop Has Ceded the Spotlight to Hip-Hop

In just three years, pop and hip-hop have essentially traded domination of the Hot 100, as the likes of Adele and Justin Bieber have given way to a wave of hip-hop hits. Gary and Trevor analyze the shake-up. Plus, special guest Lil Jon on his crunk classic "Get Low." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201852 min

Is Lady Gaga at a New Career Peak?

With her new big screen success, thanks to "A Star Is Born," is Lady Gaga at a new highpoint in pop culture? Plus, Gary and Trevor go around the charts, discussing new No. 1s for Florida Georgia Line and Janet Jackson. Plus, special guest Martha Reeves reminisces about her classic, "Dancing in the Street." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 18, 201849 min

Alt 92.3 New York Programmer Mike Kaplan

Alt 92.3 New York program director Mike Kaplan discusses the state of the alternative format with Gary and Billboard rock chart manager Kevin Rutherford. Plus, Gary and Trevor look at Lil Wayne's historic week on the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201844 min

Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters' Rock Reign

Special guest Dave Grohl celebrates Foo Fighters ranking as the No. 1 act in the 30-year history of Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201819 min

Keith Urban on Two Decades of Hitting No. 1

Urban, owner of 16 No. 1s on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and Universal Music Group Nashville president Cindy Mabe are this week's special guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 201850 min

Maroon 5 Hits No. 1, Plus Guest Chris Janson

Gary and Trevor discuss whether Maroon 5 is building (or has already built) a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame resume. Plus, special guests Chris Janson and Warner Music Nashville chairman/CEO John Esposito chat with Billboard's Nashville-based senior chart manager Jim Asker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20181 hr 9 min

Who's Had the Best Year Ever on the Hot 100?

The Beatles in 1964? Michael Jackson in 1983? Drake ... in 2018? Gary Trust and Andrew Unterberger (filling in for Trevor Anderson) dig through 60 years of Hot 100 history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 20181 hr 6 min

Guest Tori Kelly on New Gospel Album

Kelly muses about her first gospel album, "Hiding Place," and her recent Country Airplay chart top 10, "Take Back Home Girl," with Chris Lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20181 hr 2 min
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