Chart Beat

On a special episode recorded live at The Good Cup in Franklin, Tenn., Billboard senior chart manager Jim Asker welcomes singer-songwriter Carly Pearce and Big Machine Records vp of promotion Kris Lamb. Proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the fight against blood cancers  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ariana Grande matches her longest Hot 100 rule, as "7 Rings" spends, fittingly, a seventh week at No. 1. Will she - and women - continue to dominate throughout 2019? Plus, in a very meta chat, iHeartRadio chief product officer Chris Williams discusses the evolution of podcasts and how they continue to intertwine with traditional radio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Touring chart manager Eric Frankenberg joins Gary and Trevor to discuss Billboard's new touring charts & industry trends in live music.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonas Brothers celebrate their first Hot 100 No. 1, "Sucker," and Gary and Trevor, plus Billboard's Taylor Weatherby, discuss what powered their long-awaited coronation. Plus, special guests Danny Wood, of New Kids on the Block, and Jessie Chris on their new duet, "Bodyguard," and boy bands' longevity, from New Kids to Jonas Brothers, BTS and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recapping 10 years of Gaga, from "Born This Way" to "A Star Is Born." Plus, special guest Sam DeRosa, co-writer of lovelytheband's record-breaking hit "Broken."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Edison Research's Sean Ross chats about the record longevity being earned by Khalid, Normani, Dua Lipa, Halsey and more, as hits by them have recently logged record stays on Billboard's Pop Songs airplay chart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grande becomes the first artist since The Beatles to rank at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in a week on the Hot 100. Gary and Trevor discuss her achievement and welcome guest Njomza, who co-wrote two of those smashes: "7 Rings" and "Thank U, Next."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Grammy Awards wins in the big four categories for Kacey Musgraves, Dua Lipa and Childish Gambino, we discuss how women and hip-hop dominated this year, reversing last year's key storylines.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul Grein and Andrew Unterberger return for a Grammy Awards roundtable. Plus, special guest Tiffany recalls her Hot 100 top 10 "All This Time," which was at its No. 6 peak 30 years ago this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grammy Awards experts Paul Grein and Billboard's Andrew Unterberger join Gary and Trevor for the first of a two-part Grammys roundtable. Plus, chart chat about Ariana Grande, who tops the Hot 100 with "7 Rings."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.