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Fred Bronson has been called "America's foremost chart journalist" by the editor of Billboard magazine. He is best known for his appearances on American Idol, the weekly "Chart Beat" column in Billboard magazine, and as the author of books related to #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
A Heart for the Charts
Based on the Billboard charts.
Episode 2 is now up with special guest Kim Bloxdorf who reveals her late father's origin story and the rich history behind the company he founded, Record Research.
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Articles by Fred Bronson
101 articles
Sep 5, 2018
For David Archuleta, 'Winter' Is Coming With New Tour and Album: Listen to 'Christmas Every Day'
Aug 28, 2018
Jessica Meuse Explains Why Album Title 'Halfhearted' Doesn't Mean What You Think
Jul 2, 2018
'Idol' Duo Maddie Poppe & Caleb Lee Hutchinson Talk Tour, New Music & Their Relationship: 'Public Pressure Has Not Ruined Our Lives'
May 21, 2018
Maddie Poppe Wins 'American Idol', Boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson Is Runner-Up
May 7, 2018
'American Idol' Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie & Luke Bryan Recall Their First Time on the Billboard Charts
Apr 23, 2018
'American Idol' Makes Radical Change For How to View and Vote
Apr 16, 2018
'American Idol': Get to Know the First Half of the Top 14
Apr 15, 2018
'American Idol': Get to Know the Second Half of the Top 14
Feb 1, 2018
Allison Iraheta's Halo Circus Premieres Electronic-Leaning 'Narcissist'
Sep 8, 2017
‘American Idol’ Alums, Inspired by Colin Kaepernick, Reimagine National Anthem
Jul 13, 2017
Watch ‘American Idol’ Alum Haley Reinhart Cover ’60s Classic ‘The Letter’
Feb 6, 2017
It's 'Obvi' Why 'American Idol' Alum Elliott Yamin Teamed Up With Bangladesh-Born EDM Producer Sanjoy
Aug 15, 2016
'American Idol' Alum David Hernandez on New 'Beautiful' Song & Video: 'Our Differences Make Us Beautiful'
Aug 5, 2016
Nick Fradiani Talks New Album 'Hurricane' & Writing His Own Music
May 6, 2016
Rickey Smith Remembered by His 'American Idol' Family
Apr 7, 2016
As 'American Idol' Comes to a Close, Past Contestants Prepare for Series Finale
Apr 4, 2016
When 'American Idol' Met Billboard in Season 2: How 'Hot 100 No. 1s' Night Was Born
Apr 4, 2016
'American Idol' Begins: When Kelly Clarkson Wasn't Even on the Radar & More Season 1 Memories
Mar 17, 2016
Top 100 'American Idol' Live Performances of All Time
Mar 7, 2016
Kelly Clarkson Makes History as First 'American Idol' Contestant With 100 Billboard No. 1s
Feb 14, 2016
'American Idol' Alum Rayvon Owen Opens Up About His Sexuality in New Video, 'Can't Fight It': Exclusive
Sep 21, 2015
David Cook's New Album: 'It Has Reignited My Love for Music'
May 12, 2015
Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time
Apr 3, 2015