Chart Beat

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.