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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 40 'American Idol' Hits, Part 2, Kelly Clarkson & More

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 and more, the Chart Beat Podcast covers the numerous factors that go into making songs and albums Billboard chart hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 2

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Writer Tayla Parx's Burnout Camp, Pt. 1

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Classic to Current, Rock Isn't Dead

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzo & Lil Nas X's Big Week & Guest Zach Williams

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top 40 'American Idol' Hits, Part 2, Kelly Clarkson & More

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