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.

Episode List

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

Oct 24th, 2019 4:40 AM

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). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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

Oct 16th, 2019 11:40 PM

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). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead

Oct 9th, 2019 11:55 PM

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams

Sep 26th, 2019 11:00 AM

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Finneas on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'

Sep 19th, 2019 1:00 AM

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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