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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
214 articles
May 9, 2024
Switzerland, Georgia, Israel & 7 More Countries Qualify for Grand Final of Eurovision 2024
By FRED BRONSON
May 8, 2024
Marcus & Martinus at Eurovision: The Identical Twins Say They’re the ‘Most Competitive’ Act in 2024
By FRED BRONSON
May 8, 2024
Angelina Mango’s ‘La Noia’ Advances Italy’s Odds to Win Eurovision 2024
By FRED BRONSON
May 7, 2024
After ‘American Idol,’ This Singer Is Moving to an Even Bigger Stage: Eurovision 2024
By FRED BRONSON
May 7, 2024
Luxembourg, Ireland & 8 More Countries Advance to Eurovision 2024 Grand Final
By FRED BRONSON
May 3, 2024
5 Things to Watch Out for at Eurovision 2024, According to the Song Contest’s Executive Supervisor
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 30, 2024
Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil Want People ‘To Feel Empathy for Ukraine’ With Their Eurovision 2024 Song
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 29, 2024
Mandisa’s Friends & Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alumni Talk Tribute to Late Singer: ‘Christian Music Lost Its No. 1 Cheerleader’
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 22, 2024
Meet 2024’s ‘American Idol’ Top 10 Contestants
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 5, 2024
‘American Idol’ Hits Hawaii: Behind the Scenes With the Judges, Jelly Roll, Iam Tongi & Tori Kelly
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 28, 2024
Eurovision 2024: Showrunner Per Blankens Previews What to Expect, From ABBA to the Runtime
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 12, 2024
Nile Rodgers and Esa-Pekka Salonen Named 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureates
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 8, 2024
Longtime 'American Idol' Vocal Coach Debra Byrd Dies Leaving a Rich Musical Legacy
By FRED BRONSON
May 23, 2023
Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo and Arvo Pärt Celebrated as Laureates at Sweden’s Polar Music Prize
By FRED BRONSON
May 12, 2023
20 Years After Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken Faced Off on ‘American Idol,’ the Two Reunite for ‘Nostalgia’ Tour, Season 21 Finale
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 30, 2023
Meet 2023’s ‘American Idol’ Top 10 Contestants
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 28, 2023
Chris Blackwell, Angélique Kidjo and Arvo Pärt Named 2023 Polar Music Prize Laureates
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 27, 2023
Seven Returning ‘Idol’ Stars Talk Mentoring Season 21’s Contestants
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 24, 2023
Seven ‘American Idol’ Finalists to Return As Mentors During Season 21’s Hollywood Week: Exclusive
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 9, 2023
Ukraine’s Eurovision Winner Kalush Orchestra Returns To Tour U.S., Raises Money For War Effort
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 24, 2023
With Their Country Under Siege, Ukrainian Dance Music Duo Tvorchi Prepare For Eurovision
By FRED BRONSON
May 26, 2022
ABBA’s Live ‘Voyage’ Show Is Doing Big Numbers in London: ‘We’ve Sold 380,000 Tickets,’ Benny Andersson Reveals
By FRED BRONSON
May 24, 2022
Iggy Pop, Ensemble Intercontemporain & Diane Warren Receive Polar Music Prize at Royal Ceremony in Stockholm
By FRED BRONSON
May 24, 2022
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen Talks Music-to-Tech Career Pivot: ‘They’re Still Trying to Figure Out Why I’m There’
By FRED BRONSON