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, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 2 of 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 1 of 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haley Jones, director of radio, Nielsen Music, and Jon Miller, vp of audience insights, Nielsen Audio, return to discuss the state of rock, which, according to multiple metrics, is thriving among its many sub-genres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Williams chats with Jim Asker and performs a live version of the hit title track from his forthcoming album, "Rescue Story." Plus, Gary and Trevor discuss Lizzo and Lil Nas X's latest Hot 100 feats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finneas joins Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn to analyze the writing and production processes that led to Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" topping the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two boys named Goo - John Rzeznik and Robby Takac - are our special guests, performing and chatting about their new album "Miracle Pill," their classic record-setting chart hit "Iris" and their uncommon longevity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary and Trevor discuss "Truth Hurts" and "Lover" leading the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, respectively, Plus, Jed Hilly of the Americana Music Association previews the 20th Americanafest, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country cornerstone Yearwood and Pearl/Gwendolyn Records gm Lesly Simon chat about the state of country and more with Billboard senior chart manager Jim Asker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title cut? "The Man"? "Cruel Summer"? Gary, Trevor and Billboard.com senior editor Andrew Unterberger (attempt to) pick the next singles from Taylor Swift's new album, "Lover." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, how long might his record last? Plus, a flashback to the top song 40 years ago this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Lisa Loeb recalls topping the Hot 100 with her classic "Stay (I Missed You)," touring on the Lilith Fair and segueing to Grammy Award-winning children's music, as Gary and Trevor count down the top 25 hits 25 years ago this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lady Antebellum - Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott - and BMLG president/CEO Jimmy Harnen chat with Jim Asker. Plus Gary and Trevor recount the latest chart feats for Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Lil Tecca and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new album "Vanity." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billboard touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to recap the biggest stars of stage over the first half of the year, from BTS to Elton John, Ed Sheeran, New Kids on the Block and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary, Trevor and Andrew Unterberger recap the head of the class on Billboard charts at midterm time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billboard Pride writer Stephen Daw discusses Swift's new LGBTQ-friendly hit and "Open Your Heart" co-writer Peter Rafelson muses about the wild backstory of Madonna's '80s classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Weatherby. Plus, special guests Runaway June perform their hit "Buy My Own Drinks." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jones discusses his new album, "Transform," and classic '80s hits, including "Things Can Only Get Better." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Miller, Nielsen Audio, vp audience insights, join Gary and Trevor to discuss the state of the genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McMann, senior vp pop and rhythmic promotion for Atlantic Records, joins Gary and Trevor to discuss the latest successes for Ed Sheeran, Ava Max, Lizzo and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

for KING & COUNTRY, the duo of Joel and Luke Smallbone, discusses its Christian chart reign with Billboard's Jim Asker and performs exclusive acoustic versions of "Burn the Ships" and "God Only Knows." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From "The A Team" to his latest, Ed Sheeran has "Shape"-shifted musically. Historically, hit acts have ever since The Beatles, and Gary, Trevor and Andrew Unterberger analyze key artists that have evolved sonically the most successfully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shawn Mendes launches at a career-best No. 2 on the Hot 100 with "If I Can't Have You." Still, hip-hop continues to dominate streaming, and Nielsen's Haley Jones & Jon Miller analyze hip-hop's growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Taylor Swift's "ME!" blasts to No. 2 on the Hot 100, a look back at the most notable lead singles from albums over the past 25 years, from Boyz II Men to Beyonce to Justin Bieber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Taylor Swift's new single "ME!" dethrone Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on the Hot 100 next week? Until then, we look back at how she has previously intro'd albums. Plus, UK sibling pop trio The Rua visits for a chat & an exclusive performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BTS launches atop the Billboard 200 & in the Hot 100's top 10. Plus, very special guests Paul Williams, president/chairman of ASCAP, & Anthony Rossomando, co-writer of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KJYO Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to discuss BTS' new single with Halsey. Plus, how Billy Ray Cyrus, enjoying his first Hot 100 No. 1 via Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," has taken numerous successful, if not surprising, career turns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An in-depth discussion about Lil Nas X's leap to No. 1 on the Hot 100 with "Old Town Road." Plus, we time-travel back 20 years to an especially memorable year in pop music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL chief content officer Steve Mayer joins as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, with Cage the Elephant kicking off the postseason with a free pre-game concert in Tampa, continuing the league's live music evolution. "Music and sports go hand-in-hand," says Mayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Billie Eilish set to debut at No. 1 on the Bill(ie)board 200 with her debut LP, Bill(ie)board editors Lyndsey Havens and Andrew Unterberger join Gary and Trevor to discuss the alt/pop artist's breakthrough. Bill(ie)board ... get it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"I didn't really take any notice" of "Perfect," Matt Sheeran admits, with a laugh, of the first time that brother Ed played him the eventual No. 1 smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chart Beat founder and Grammy aficionado Paul Grein joins to preview Sunday night's awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cabello called in to the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown on Facebook Live (Jan. 22) and celebrated her first No. 1, "Havana." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic Records senior vp pop & rhythmic promotion John McMann returns with more inside insights about Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Ed Sheeran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KROI Houston's Terri Thomas and DJ Riddler help predict the long-term success of two new singles: Bruno Mars and Cardi B's "Finesse" vs. Justin Timberlake's "Filthy." Plus, a look (and listen) back to 18 No. 18 hits … for '18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackie Jackson and author Fred Bronson join to discuss the new retrospective book, "The Jacksons: Legacy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary & Trevor discuss Carey's 23-year sleigh ride to the Hot 100's top 10 with "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Plus, Billboard's Jim Asker chats with rising country artist Lindsay Ell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Sheeran's historic 2017 on the charts, as well as year-end honors for Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber's "Despacito," Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a breakout 2017 for Post Malone, London shares insights & previews the rapper's forthcoming sophomore album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KJYO Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to chat about the K-pop kings' new song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary executive remembers Houston's iconic ballad, as Gary and Trevor count down the Hot 100's top 40 hits from Nov. 28, 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary & Trevor play record executives. Plus, insights on "Reputation" from B96 Chicago's Erik Bradley, and Billboard's Nashville-based chart manager Jim Asker discusses topical new tracks from Keith Urban and Luke Bryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The band's guitarist is our special guest. Plus, chart chat about Camila Cabello's "Havana" (& Kenny G's, too). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at rap's streaming-driven rise with three guests: Beats 1 host LowKey, Vibe music editor Mikey Fresh and Billboard Latin's Marjua Estevez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gertler chats with Gary and Trevor about Mendes' rise from Vine cover singer to chart-topping pop star. Plus, chart talk about Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks and (you've been warned) a Halloween ghost story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary and Trevor countdown the biggest hits on Billboard's Pop Songs radio airplay chart since its 1992 inception, a recap that includes smashes from Britney Spears, Rihanna & more. Plus, radio expert Sean Ross looks at where the genre's sound could be headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooks, who notched 20 Hot Country Songs No. 1s as half of Brooks & Dunn, reflects on his role as "ACC" host, and how his experience as an artist informs his presentation. Plus, Tom Petty & Beyonce chart chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guests Kelly Clarkson & "American Idol" expert Fred Bronson join Gary & Trevor on a countdown of the Hot 100's top 40 hits from Oct. 5, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KJYO (KJ103), in Oklahoma City, is sampling "DNA." Programmer JJ Ryan chats about championing the K-pop song, BTS' first Hot 100 hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic's John McMann chats about the label's wildly successful year & new Hot 100 No. 1, Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary and Trevor time-travel back 20 years and chat with Paula Cole, who ranked in the top 40 this week in 1997 with her breakthrough smash "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary & Trevor muse about Drake, Taylor Swift & more. Plus, more insights from Z100 New York's Mark Medina, Billboard's top pop programmer of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boss of the biggest top 40 radio station in the U.S. shares insights. Plus, Bieber bests prior stars who achieved notable domination on the Digital Song Sales chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will new single "Down" do on the charts? Plus, radio programmer Charlie Quinn remembers making the "Friends" theme a No. 1 hit in 1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bieber is featured on what should be two of this summer's biggest songs, just like Pharrell in 2013. Plus, ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale recaps covering the Billboard Music Awards and previews more summer hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana is (are?) on an elite list of artists with at least 20 Hot 100 entries under different billings. Plus, Columbia's Lee Leipsner reveals whether any more singles will be released from Adele's "25." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After no acts had done so for more than a half-century, since March, Future & Bieber have notched new No. 1s on the Billboard 200 & Hot 100 in consecutive weeks. Coincidence or trend? Plus, Columbia Records' latest hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bieber has now landed more top five Hot 100 hits in featured roles post-"Purpose" than he did with songs from his smash 2015 album. Gary and Trevor discuss, while Billboard's Jim Asker chats with Cyrus about 25 years of "Achy Breaky Heart." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Mars' current success vs. Jackson's in the '80s, and Pandora's Rachel Whitney discusses the service's country programming with Billboard's Jim Asker. Plus, do we discuss, and play, everything from Ja Rule to Louis Armstrong and Bette Midler? (We do.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary and Trevor discuss Kendrick Lamar's new Hot 100 No. 1 "Humble." & Justin Bieber's multi-lingual singing skills. Plus, songwriting analysts Yael & Dave Penn break down The Chainsmokers' "Closer." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Songs Deconstructed's Yael & Dave Penn break down the 12-week Hot 100 No. 1's composition. Plus, Harry Styles' debut & a flashback to 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic Records' John McMann offers insights about Mars' successful sonic transformation with the "24K Magic" album. Plus Hot 100 chart action for Kendrick Lamar & Sam Hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country king Luke Bryan and Universal Music Group Nashville chairman/CEO Mike Dungan chat with Jim Asker. Plus, hosts Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson discuss Ed Sheeran's latest chart feats and flashback to TLC's late '90s reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic Records' John McMann chats with Billboard's Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson about Sheeran's success and previews what songs could be future singles from the "÷" album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High Dive Heart – the married pop duo of Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy – discuss their own songs and Reeves' Colbie Caillat co-write "Bubbly." Caillat had begun writing the song and, says Reeves, "Once a song starts out great, it's not hard to take it home." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capitol Records vp of pop promotion Joe Rainey shares insights on the label's latest successes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I remember liking it all," The Monkees' Micky Dolenz recalls of the band's '60s pinnacle. "We were selling all those records and getting that incredible reaction. We caught lightning in a bottle." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harnen chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about running the label that includes Florida Georgia Line & reminisces about his own chart success in 1989 with beloved ballad "Where Are You Now." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Galdston discusses the elements of teaching songwriting, as well as his own legacy, having co-written Vanessa Williams' 1992 Hot 100 No. 1 "Save the Best for Last." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duran discusses his legendary Radio Hall of Fame career, including more than 20 years of waking up listeners on Z100 New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the podcast's 2016 finale, Billboard VP of charts Silvio Pietroluongo joins co-directors of charts Keith Caulfield and host Gary Trust to field listener and reader questions and preview future chart developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Husband and wife Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe discuss mixing music with parenting, as well as the challenges and rewards of being an independent act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hitmaker chats with host Gary Trust about writing and producing for Dr. Dre, Bono, Eminem & more. Plus, the backstory of his new single, "Not Easy," a collab with IBM's Watson program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter, chart-topper Vanessa Carlton and artistic director and host of the New York Songwriters Circle Tina Shafer chat with Billboard's Gary Trust and Alex Vitoulis about the showcase's rich legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myers chats with host Gary Trust about his new book, "Anatomy of a Song, The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giles himself fondly recalls the show's Joss Whedon-written and -directed "Once More, With Feeling" musical episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I have a very curious mind, and I like to play," acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega muses. "What is the point of writing something that everyone else has already written?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I'm telling you my truth," says the iHeartMedia country morning radio talent. "Sometimes you're not gonna like it, but just respect, hopefully, that I'm always coming from a place of being authentic." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The veteran programming executive chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about the chain's "smorgasbord" of formats and platforms, including WSM-FM Nashville and WNSH New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Zap & Gino Barletta, co-founders of Artbeatz, recount the rise of the label's breakout signee. Barletta also talks about co-writing Daya's hits "Hide Away" & "Sit Still, Look Pretty." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KCSN Los Angeles programmer Sky Daniels shares insights about the adult alternative station and radio overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The voice behind the Eagles' classic "I Can't Tell You Why" & more talks about his new album, "Leap of Faith," and what might, or might not, lie ahead for the iconic band following the passing of Glenn Frey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chart fans around the world surely have libraries of Joel Whitburn Billboard chart reference books. On a recent visit to New York, Whitburn chatted with Billboard's Gary Trust and Alex Vitoulis about his hobby that led to his becoming Billboard's longest-running licensee, a partnership that now dates back nearly 50 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale joins host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust to predict who might have the hottest songs as the weather turns cooler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Gibson joins host (and Gibson fan) Gary Trust to discuss her new Hallmark Channel movie, "Summer of Dreams," and her chart-topping career. Gary also tries to keep calm when he realizes he has apparently inspired (co-written?) a new Gibson song during the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Yael Penn of Hit Songs Deconstructed join host Gary Trust to breakdown how and why, based on the music, The Chainsmokers' "Don't Let Me Down," Meghan Trainor's "No" & Prince's "When Doves Cry" have all hit the Hot 100's top 10 in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel Richie joins Billboard's Trevor Anderson to chat about the R&B/pop icon's legendary career, including the including the whirlwind recording of "Endless Love" with Diana Ross. There were "so many moving parts," as, due to deadlines, the recording needed to be turned around in just 12 hours. "I had to get the whole song done that night," Richie recalls. "Make or break, you follow me?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the Billboard Chart Beat Podcast, the iconic Chubby Checker joins host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust, in honor of "The Twist" reigning as the Billboard Hot 100's all-time No. 1 song. Its appeal, says Checker? "It's a sexy song." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of the Billboard Chart Beat Podcast, WFUV New York program director Rita Houston joins host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust, and Billboard's rock charts manager Kevin Rutherford, to chat about her 22-year legacy of music discovery at the station. "Growing up in New York, progressive radio loomed large," Houston says. "That informed me and, at WFUV, it's a part of our DNA to keep that kind of radio alive." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity blogger, and celebrity himself, Perez Hilton chats with host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust about his longtime love of music and the Billboard charts, as well as his personal redemption. "I have tons of regrets," Hilton says of his perhaps too-snarky professional past. But, he muses, "With age comes confidence. When you know better, you do better." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roadrunner execs Mike Easterlin and Mitch Mills chat with host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust about how twenty one pilots have ascended from core alternative faves to the mainstream with their album "Blurryface." Plus, insights about Paramore, Kiiara and other Roadrunner acts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super-producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Mary Chapin Carpenter) and Americana Music Assn. executive director Jed Hilly discuss the growth of the Americana genre with Nashville-based Billboard chart manager Jim Asker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SiriusXM vp of music programming Kid Kelly chats with host Gary Trust about how he picks hits for the satellite service's pop channels, recounts his colorful radio career and reveals that it might be time to retire his long-running syndicated '80s/'90s show "Backtrax USA." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime MTV queen Martha Quinn chats with host Gary Trust about her helping define pop culture in the '80s, her new role as morning host on San Francisco's iHeart80s radio station & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music Choice's Damon Williams chats with host Gary Trust about the service's deep menu of cable TV audio channels, its many interactive features planned for the summer and its upcoming fourth-quarter expansion of its video presentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABC Radio's manager of entertainment programming Andrea Dresdale joins host Gary Trust to predict who might have the biggest songs this summer, from Justin Timberlake, Drake and Desiigner to Rihanna, Adele, Ariana Grande and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nielsen Music's Dave Bakula chats with Billboard co-directors of charts Keith Caulfield and host Gary Trust about how Nielsen has tracked music consumption for a quarter-century. Also: a countdown of the five best-selling albums in the U.S. of the past 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columbia Records senior VP of promotion, adult radio, Pete Cosenza chats with host Gary Trust about the label's recent successes with Adele, Rachel Platten, Ruth B and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RCA Records EVP/GM Joe Riccitelli discusses how the label promotes hits from its star-packed artist roster, which includes, among others, Zayn, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billboard's News Director Shirley Halperin chats with co-director of charts and host Gary Trust about Billboard's mindset behind covering, analyzing and presenting news about the music business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curb Records founder and Curb/Word chairman Mike Curb chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about Curb's more than 50 years of making hits in Nashville, how artists get signed and why his labels will never leave the city's historic Music Row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Gary Trust chats with Anne Donohue, faculty advisor of Boston University's student-run radio station, WTBU, about rebuilding after a recent fire. Also discussed: the changing state of journalism and the legacy of WTBU alum, and station fan, Howard Stern." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the second edition of Billboard's Chart Beat Podcast, Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust chats with Fred Bronson about the latter's renowned career, which includes 16 years writing Billboard's "Chart Beat" column, as well as his "The Billboard Book of Number One Hits" and contributions to Fox's "American Idol." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Billboard's new Chart Beat Podcast, where host Gary Trust, Billboard's co-director of charts, and other members of Billboard's charts department analyze the numerous factors that go into making a Billboard chart hit. First up: longtime Billboard journalist Paul Grein, who discusses why music fans love following the charts. He also shares memories of his many years covering the business, including an interview with a shy, then-budding superstar, Michael Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.