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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 22, 2019
'American Idol' Singers & Judges Share Earliest Disney Memories, From Unusual Set of Mickey Ears to 'Bambi'
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 15, 2019
Ryan Seacrest on 17 Years of Hosting 'American Idol' and His Favorite Moment In Its History
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 13, 2019
The Fleetwoods' Gretchen Christopher Reflects on Topping the Hot 100 60 Years Ago Today
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 8, 2019
'American Idol' 2019: Top 14: Part I, The Interviews
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 8, 2019
'American Idol' 2019: Top 14: Part 2, The Interviews
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 6, 2019
Hooked on the Ooga Chagga: Sweden's First Hot 100 No. 1 Was Unleashed 45 Years Ago Today
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 6, 2019
45 Years Ago Today, ABBA Started Its Global Conquest With Eurovision Win for 'Waterloo'
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 4, 2019
'American Idol' Winner Caleb Johnson Shares 'Solid Gold' Video, Talks Moving Past Record Labels
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 24, 2019
Diana Ross' 'Live in Central Park': Director Steve Binder Talks Big Screen Showing Of Her Iconic Concert Film
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 12, 2019
J-Pop Queens Perfume Talk Playing Coachella, Which American Pizza Is 'Shocking'
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 9, 2019
Sweden Sends John Lundvik to Eurovision with 'Too Late for Love'
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 26, 2019
Diana DeGarmo on Upcoming 'Gemini' Album & Why Post-'Idol' Music 'Broke' Her Heart
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 16, 2019
KAABOO's Jason Felts On How the Festival Put Out the Fyre in the Cayman Islands
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 8, 2019
Will Australia Send Sheppard to Eurovision?
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 6, 2019
Busted Is Back: The British Boy Band on 'Nineties' Nostalgia & Growing Up
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 29, 2019
From Supremes Lead Singer to Playwright, the Double Life of Scherrie Payne
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 28, 2019
How Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ Took a ‘Sound of Music’ Classic to the Top
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 25, 2018
13 Christmas Pop Songs From Around the World For Your Holiday Playlist
By FRED BRONSON
Nov 30, 2018
How Bobby 'Boris' Pickett Turned 'Monster Mash' Into a Graveyard Smash
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 23, 2018
60 Actors Who Have Played Leading Roles on the Hot 100
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 16, 2018
Richard Branson Is Still Pushing Limits as Virgin Founder Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 16, 2018
Richard Branson Mulls Succession Among Plans for Virgin Brand
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 18, 2018
The Eight Best Moments From This Year's KAABOO Festival
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 5, 2018
For David Archuleta, 'Winter' Is Coming With New Tour and Album: Listen to 'Christmas Every Day'
By FRED BRONSON