Chart Beat

Gary and Trevor time-travel back 20 years and chat with Paul Cole, who ranked in the top 40 this week in 1997 with her breakthrough smash "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary & Trevor muse about Drake, Taylor Swift & more. Plus, more insights from Z100 New York's Mark Medina, Billboard's top pop programmer of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boss of the biggest top 40 radio station in the U.S. shares insights. Plus, Bieber bests prior stars who achieved notable domination on the Digital Song Sales chart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How will new single "Down" do on the charts? Plus, radio programmer Charlie Quinn remembers making the "Friends" theme a No. 1 hit in 1995.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bieber is featured on what should be two of this summer's biggest songs, just like Pharrell in 2013. Plus, ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale recaps covering the Billboard Music Awards and previews more summer hits.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana is (are?) on an elite list of artists with at least 20 Hot 100 entries under different billings. Plus, Columbia's Lee Leipsner reveals whether any more singles will be released from Adele's "25."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After no acts had done so for more than a half-century, since March, Future & Bieber have notched new No. 1s on the Billboard 200 & Hot 100 in consecutive weeks. Coincidence or trend? Plus, Columbia Records' latest hits.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bieber has now landed more top five Hot 100 hits in featured roles post-"Purpose" than he did with songs from his smash 2015 album. Gary and Trevor discuss, while Billboard's Jim Asker chats with Cyrus about 25 years of "Achy Breaky Heart."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at Mars' current success vs. Jackson's in the '80s, and Pandora's Rachel Whitney discusses the service's country programming with Billboard's Jim Asker. Plus, do we discuss, and play, everything from Ja Rule to Louis Armstrong and Bette Midler? (We do.)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary and Trevor discuss Kendrick Lamar's new Hot 100 No. 1 "Humble." & Justin Bieber's multi-lingual singing skills. Plus, songwriting analysts Yael & Dave Penn break down The Chainsmokers' "Closer."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hit Songs Deconstructed's Yael & Dave Penn break down the 12-week Hot 100 No. 1's composition. Plus, Harry Styles' debut & a flashback to 1990.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Atlantic Records' John McMann offers insights about Mars' successful sonic transformation with the "24K Magic" album. Plus Hot 100 chart action for Kendrick Lamar & Sam Hunt.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Country king Luke Bryan and Universal Music Group Nashville chairman/CEO Mike Dungan chat with Jim Asker. Plus, hosts Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson discuss Ed Sheeran's latest chart feats and flashback to TLC's late '90s reign.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Atlantic Records' John McMann chats with Billboard's Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson about Sheeran's success and previews what songs could be future singles from the "÷" album.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

High Dive Heart – the married pop duo of Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy – discuss their own songs and Reeves' Colbie Caillat co-write "Bubbly." Caillat had begun writing the song and, says Reeves, "Once a song starts out great, it's not hard to take it home."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Capitol Records vp of pop promotion Joe Rainey shares insights on the label's latest successes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I remember liking it all," The Monkees' Micky Dolenz recalls of the band's '60s pinnacle. "We were selling all those records and getting that incredible reaction. We caught lightning in a bottle."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harnen chats with Billboard's Jim Asker about running the label that includes Florida Georgia Line & reminisces about his own chart success in 1989 with beloved ballad "Where Are You Now."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Galdston discusses the elements of teaching songwriting, as well as his own legacy, having co-written Vanessa Williams' 1992 Hot 100 No. 1 "Save the Best for Last."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Duran discusses his legendary Radio Hall of Fame career, including more than 20 years waking up listeners on Z100 New York.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.