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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.
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Articles by Fred Bronson
101 articles
Feb 27, 2015
'American Idol' Alum Jon Peter Lewis Takes Rock Opera to New York City
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 28, 2015
Keith Urban on the 'Strategic Journey' of ‘American Idol,’ Remembering David vs. David
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 17, 2014
‘American Idol’ Performance Series to Launch at Los Angeles Restaurant Vitello’s
By THR STAFF
Sep 22, 2014
‘American Idol’ Alum Scott MacIntyre Requires Kidney Transplant Within Six Months
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 4, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: New Album ‘Hope’ Brings Danny Gokey First Billboard No. 1
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 6, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Adam Lambert’s ‘Very Best’ Debuts
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 25, 2014
‘Dead’ Man Singing: Lee DeWyze Writes ‘Blackbird Song’ for His Favorite Series
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 24, 2014
'American Idol' on the Charts: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban All Rise
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 22, 2014
'American Idol' Reunion: 3 Alums Reveal How Jennifer Lopez Collaboration Came Together
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 26, 2014
How a ‘Voice’ Mic Failure Gave ‘Idol’ Alum Jon Peter Lewis a Second Chance at Music
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 14, 2014
‘Idol’ Couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Embrace Samson & Delilah on Concept Album
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 13, 2014
Ruben Studdard Talks New Album, Weight Loss and Those People on the ‘Idol’ Billboards
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 6, 2014
Ruben Studdard Reacts to Clay Aiken’s Run for Congress: He’s ‘Very Passionate’
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 5, 2013
‘Sound of Music’ Live: 5 Standout Moments
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 26, 2013
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: For David Archuleta, It’s Christmas in July
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 3, 2013
'American Idol' Alums Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Tie the Knot
By Shirley Halperin
May 31, 2013
THR’s Fred Bronson to Officiate Wedding of ‘Idol’ Alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo
By Michelle Amabile Angermiller
Apr 23, 2013
American Idol’: Season Three’s All-Girl Final Four on Season 12’s Female Showdown
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 15, 2013
‘American Idol’ Alum Kimberly Caldwell Launches Accessories Line
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 21, 2013
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Katharine McPhee Makes ‘Smash’ Return; Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood See Grammy Bumps
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 27, 2012
IEBA Conference To Host WME’s Patrick Whitesell, Paula Abdul
By SARAH SKATES
Aug 9, 2012
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Phillip Phillips’ ‘Home’ is Top Digital Seller, Carrie Underwood’s ‘Blown Away’ Builds
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 11, 2012
'American Idol' Tenth Anniversary: 345 Billboard No. 1s, From Kelly Clarkson to Phillip Phillips
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 7, 2012
‘American Idol’s’ Brooke White on Feeling ‘Lost’ as a Solo Singer
By FRED BRONSON