Chart Beat

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Chart Beat

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

  1. Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2

    10/24/2019

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

    53 min
  2. Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1

    10/16/2019

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

    52 min
  3. From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead

    10/09/2019

    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, which, according to multiple metrics, is thriving among its many sub-genres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams

    09/26/2019

    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 Trevor discuss Lizzo and Lil Nas X's latest Hot 100 feats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  5. Finneas on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'

    09/19/2019

    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 Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" topping the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  6. Goo Goo Dolls on New Album 'Miracle Pill' & More

    09/11/2019

    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," their classic record-setting chart hit "Iris" and their uncommon longevity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. Lizzo & Tayor Swift's Landmark New No. 1s

    09/06/2019

    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 Music Association previews the 20th Americanafest, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. Trisha Yearwood on New Album 'Every Girl' & More

    09/04/2019

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

    43 min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Billboard
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Chart Beat

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