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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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."
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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Special guest Dave Grohl celebrates Foo Fighters ranking as the No. 1 act in the 30-year history of Billboard's Alternative Songs chart.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kelly muses about her first gospel album, "Hiding Place," and her recent Country Airplay chart top 10, "Take Back Home Girl," with Chris Lane.
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