Chart Beat

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

Utah quartet The Aces discuss women's resurgence at rock and perform new track "Volcanic Love" and debut chart hit "Stuck."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chart Beat founder and Grammy aficionado Paul Grein joins to preview Sunday night's awards.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

Following a breakout 2017 for Post Malone, London shares insights & previews the rapper's forthcoming sophomore album.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KJYO Oklahoma City program director JJ Ryan returns to chat about the K-pop kings' new song.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.