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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
Apr 24, 2020
LaLa Brooks Remembers Singing for 'Whack Job' Phil Spector
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 5, 2020
'American Idol': Meet the Top 21 of 2020
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 19, 2020
Why 'Idol' Standout Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon Went to Joshua Tree for His Second Album
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 13, 2020
'American Idol' Judges Tease What to Expect on Season 18
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 11, 2020
Diane Warren and Anna Netrebko Named 2020 Polar Music Prize Laureates
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 20, 2020
How 'Idol' Alum Uché Teamed Up With Bootsy Collins for 'Whatever': Premiere
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 18, 2019
Perfume's 20 Best Songs: Critic's Picks
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 15, 2019
'#Hash(tag) America' Brings Together Talent From 'American Idol,' 'Star Trek: Picard' & More
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 10, 2019
'American Idol' Winner Laine Hardy to Make Festival Debut at KAABOO Del Mar
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 9, 2019
'American Idol' Alum James Durbin Exits Quiet Riot
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 11, 2019
Grandmaster Flash, Anne-Sophie Mutter & Playing for Change Founders Receive Polar Music Prize in Sweden
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 1, 2019
56 Years Ago, Lesley Gore Got Her 'Party' Started at No. 1 on the Hot 100
By FRED BRONSON
May 23, 2019
Eddie Island Talks the Fastest Post-'Idol' Album Release Ever With 'Industry Standard'
By FRED BRONSON
May 22, 2019
New 'Moogseum' Celebrates Inventor of Moog Synthesizer
By FRED BRONSON
May 20, 2019
Laine Hardy Talks 'American Idol' Season 17 Win: 'I'm Overwhelmed by All This Emotion'
By FRED BRONSON
May 19, 2019
The Netherlands Wins Eurovision 2019 With 'Arcade' by Duncan Laurence
By FRED BRONSON
May 14, 2019
12 Songs That Could Win Eurovision 2019
By FRED BRONSON
May 13, 2019
As 'American Idol' Nears Finale, Judges & Eliminated Contestants Reflect on Season 17 Lessons
By FRED BRONSON
May 6, 2019
'American Idol' Judges on That Dramatic Save: 'We Didn't Envision Jeremiah and Laci Being In That Spot'
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 29, 2019
'American Idol' Mentor Bobby Bones Talks Filling In for Ryan Seacrest & Running for Governor of Arkansas
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 29, 2019
'American Idol' Judges Explain Their Decision to Not Save a Contestant Just Yet
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 29, 2019
Tailgate Fest Creator Melissa Carbone Turns Her Personal Passion Into Event Where the Stages Are Truck-Side
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 27, 2019
Peggy March, the Youngest Woman to Top the Hot 100, Looks Back on 'I Will Follow Him'
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 25, 2019
'American Idol' Top 8 Reveal Dream Title & Vibe of Their Debut Albums: Exclusive
By FRED BRONSON