Chart Beat

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

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

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