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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
Aug 28, 2018
Jessica Meuse Explains Why Album Title 'Halfhearted' Doesn't Mean What You Think
By FRED BRONSON
Aug 15, 2018
'Anyone Who Knows What Love Is': Why An Obscure '60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018
By FRED BRONSON
Aug 1, 2018
Sheppard Talks Favorite Songwriters, Dancing & Hurdles Facing Australian Bands
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 16, 2018
Now That's What I Call a Milestone! An In-Depth Look at the Series Ahead of 'Now 100'
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 2, 2018
'Idol' Duo Maddie Poppe & Caleb Lee Hutchinson Talk Tour, New Music & Their Relationship: 'Public Pressure Has Not Ruined Our Lives'
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 18, 2018
Metallica Donates Polar Music Prize Money to Three Charities
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 14, 2018
Metallica & Afghanistan National Institute of Music Accept 2018 Polar Music Prizes
By FRED BRONSON
May 21, 2018
Maddie Poppe Wins 'American Idol', Boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson Is Runner-Up
By FRED BRONSON
May 17, 2018
Jackie Jackson Is 'Critically Amused' With New Label: 'Everything Starts With the Music'
By FRED BRONSON
May 12, 2018
Eurovision 2018: Israel Wins Contest With Netta's 'Toy'
By FRED BRONSON
May 8, 2018
Roxette's Per Gessle on Working With 'Musical Hero' Nick Lowe & Heading to Nashville for Solo Album
By FRED BRONSON
May 7, 2018
'American Idol' Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie & Luke Bryan Recall Their First Time on the Billboard Charts
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 23, 2018
'American Idol' Makes Radical Change For How to View and Vote
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 16, 2018
'American Idol': Get to Know the First Half of the Top 14
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 15, 2018
'American Idol': Get to Know the Second Half of the Top 14
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 12, 2018
How 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Star Daniela Ruah Scored Her Eurovision Hosting Gig
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 1, 2018
Allison Iraheta's Halo Circus Premieres Electronic-Leaning 'Narcissist'
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 21, 2017
Mystery Solved: Here's How 'My Favorite Things' From 'The Sound of Music' Became a Christmas Song
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 6, 2017
From New Kids on the Block to Stephen Sondheim: Joey McIntyre Talks Returning to Theater
By FRED BRONSON
Nov 21, 2017
Eurythmics Will Be Spinning on Turntables Again With Career-Spanning Vinyl Re-Release in 2018
By FRED BRONSON
Nov 15, 2017
48 Years Ago Today, 'I Want You Back' Kicked It All Off For the Jackson 5
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 31, 2017
Nick Heyward Talks New Video For 'Perfect Sunday Sun,' Haircut One Hundred Reunion Odds and Body Parts: Premiere
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 8, 2017
‘American Idol’ Alums, Inspired by Colin Kaepernick, Reimagine National Anthem
By FRED BRONSON
Aug 18, 2017
ABBA’s Benny Andersson Reimagines ‘Thank You for the Music’ on New Solo Album
By FRED BRONSON