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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 la...

Episodes

20 of 174 episodes

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, Trevo...

53:25Oct 24, 2019

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, Trevo...

51:36Oct 16, 2019

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,...

38:52Oct 9, 2019

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...

36:03Sep 26, 2019

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 Bill...

46:23Sep 19, 2019

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," th...

36:43Sep 11, 2019

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 Musi...

48:54Sep 6, 2019

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...

42:45Sep 4, 2019

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...

48:48Aug 29, 2019

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...

59:44Aug 22, 2019

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 Gramm...

1:35:26Aug 15, 2019

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 Tr...

56:41Aug 8, 2019

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 n...

50:30Jul 24, 2019

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,...

51:59Jul 18, 2019

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...

52:15Jul 10, 2019

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 w...

58:42Jun 27, 2019

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 Weat...

1:17:02Jun 20, 2019

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...

58:41Jun 14, 2019

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 Mille...

1:04:27Jun 7, 2019

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...

1:03:51May 30, 2019