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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.
A Heart for the Charts
Based on the Billboard charts.
Episode 2 is now up with special guest Kim Bloxdorf who reveals her late father's origin story and the rich history behind the company he founded, Record Research.
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Articles by Fred Bronson
215 articles
Apr 4, 2016
'American Idol' Begins: When Kelly Clarkson Wasn't Even on the Radar & More Season 1 Memories
Mar 17, 2016
Top 100 'American Idol' Live Performances of All Time
Mar 7, 2016
Kelly Clarkson Makes History as First 'American Idol' Contestant With 100 Billboard No. 1s
Feb 14, 2016
'American Idol' Alum Rayvon Owen Opens Up About His Sexuality in New Video, 'Can't Fight It': Exclusive
Oct 5, 2015
The Story Behind 'Heroes,' The Song That Won Eurovision 2015 for Sweden
Sep 30, 2015
Ryan Adams' '1989' & A History of Cover Albums
Sep 21, 2015
David Cook's New Album: 'It Has Reignited My Love for Music'
Jun 19, 2015
Pentatonix Talk 'On My Way Home' Movie & What Scene Makes Them 'Tear Up Every Single Time'
Jun 1, 2015
Joan Armatrading on Farewell Tour: 'I Wanted to Give Myself a Memory'
May 12, 2015
Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time
Apr 3, 2015
'American Idol' Behind the Scenes: Daniel Seavey Uptown Funks It Up, Ruben Studdard Returns
Mar 2, 2015
‘The Sound of Music’ Soundtrack Turns 50: Inside the Original Recording Sessions
Feb 27, 2015
'American Idol' Alum Jon Peter Lewis Takes Rock Opera to New York City
Jan 28, 2015
Keith Urban on the 'Strategic Journey' of ‘American Idol,’ Remembering David vs. David
Nov 1, 2014
Billboard Celebrates 120th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Rich History
Oct 17, 2014
‘American Idol’ Performance Series to Launch at Los Angeles Restaurant Vitello’s
Sep 22, 2014
‘American Idol’ Alum Scott MacIntyre Requires Kidney Transplant Within Six Months
Jul 7, 2014
Four Decades Later, Two Final Supremes Give First Live Performance of Their 1979 Album ‘Partners’
Jul 4, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: New Album ‘Hope’ Brings Danny Gokey First Billboard No. 1
Jun 15, 2014
When I First Met Casey Kasem: A Personal Tribute
Jun 6, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Adam Lambert’s ‘Very Best’ Debuts
Apr 25, 2014
‘Dead’ Man Singing: Lee DeWyze Writes ‘Blackbird Song’ for His Favorite Series
Mar 24, 2014
'American Idol' on the Charts: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban All Rise
Mar 22, 2014