Stay ConnectedOn 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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RaeLynn chats about her rise at country with Warner Music Nashville CEO/chairman John Esposito and Billboard's Jim Asker. Plus, can Sam Smith continue the momentum of his first album?
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For all that she's already achieved on the charts, can Taylor Swift reach further key milestones? Plus, songwriter-producer Sam Martin discusses crafting hits for Jason Derulo, Maroon 5 & more.
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As the "Reputation" era begins, Swift could be primed to rule charts for the '10s. Plus, three Houston radio programmers discuss how they're helping the community through Hurricane Harvey.
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Classic songs by Madonna, Michael Jackson & more highlight Nos. 20 through 1, as Gibson celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut album, "Out of the Blue."
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Classic songs by Prince, Gloria Estefan & more highlight Nos. 40 through 21 this week 30 years ago, while Tiffany recalls her career launch and counts down her five favorite songs that she's recorded.
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"Despacito" joins seven other songs that led for 14 weeks, the second-longest command in the chart's history. A look back at their reigns, plus former "American Top 40" staffer Sandy Stert Benjamin stops by to remember recording the show this week in 1977 after Elvis Presley died.
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Before "Despacito," "Macarena" ruled the Hot 100. Gary and Trevor time-travel back 21 years and chat with Jammin Johnny Caride, one of the Bayside Boys who remixed Los Del Rio's smash.
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Maren Morris, Grammy winner, & Randy Goodman, CEO/chairman of Sony Music Nashville, share insights from each side of the artist-label relationship. Plus: Charlie Puth & Shawn Mendes are sneaking up on other male stars with their latest top 10s.
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Atop the Hot 100 for 10 weeks, can "Despacito" make it to 16 weeks ... or more? Plus, Hit Songs Deconstructed analyzes Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road."
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Gary and Trevor time-travel back 10 years and chat with RCA Records' Joe Riccitelli about P!nk's then-comeback hit, "U + Ur Hand."
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