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On Billboard's Chart Beat podcast, Gary Trust and Trevor Anderson of Billboard's charts department look at why what's on the charts is on the charts. With discussions with artists, record label executives, radio programmers, songwriters ...
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Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2
53:25|Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 2 of 2).
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Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1
51:36|Tayla Parx, co-writer of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" and more Hot 100 hits, and four fellow creators chat with Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn (pt. 1 of 2).
From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead
38:52|Haley Jones, director of radio, Nielsen Music, and Jon Miller, vp of audience insights, Nielsen Audio, return to discuss the state of rock, which, according to multiple metrics, is thriving among its many sub-genres.
Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams
36:03|Williams chats with Jim Asker and performs a live version of the hit title track from his forthcoming album, "Rescue Story." Plus, Gary and Trevor discuss Lizzo and Lil Nas X's latest Hot 100 feats.
Finneas on Billie Eilish's No. 1 'Bad Guy'
46:23|Finneas joins Gary, Trevor and Hit Songs Deconstructed's Dave and Yael Penn to analyze the writing and production processes that led to Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" topping the Billboard Hot 100.
Goo Goo Dolls on New Album 'Miracle Pill' & More
36:43|Two boys named Goo - John Rzeznik and Robby Takac - are our special guests, performing and chatting about their new album "Miracle Pill," their classic record-setting chart hit "Iris" and their uncommon longevity.
Lizzo & Tayor Swift's Landmark New No. 1s
48:54|Gary and Trevor discuss "Truth Hurts" and "Lover" leading the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, respectively, Plus, Jed Hilly of the Americana Music Association previews the 20th Americanafest, Sept. 10-15 in Nashville.