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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
Mar 17, 2016
Top 100 'American Idol' Live Performances of All Time
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 7, 2016
Kelly Clarkson Makes History as First 'American Idol' Contestant With 100 Billboard No. 1s
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 14, 2016
'American Idol' Alum Rayvon Owen Opens Up About His Sexuality in New Video, 'Can't Fight It': Exclusive
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 5, 2015
The Story Behind 'Heroes,' The Song That Won Eurovision 2015 for Sweden
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 30, 2015
Ryan Adams' '1989' & A History of Cover Albums
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 21, 2015
David Cook's New Album: 'It Has Reignited My Love for Music'
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 19, 2015
Pentatonix Talk 'On My Way Home' Movie & What Scene Makes Them 'Tear Up Every Single Time'
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 1, 2015
Joan Armatrading on Farewell Tour: 'I Wanted to Give Myself a Memory'
By FRED BRONSON
May 12, 2015
Top 100 'American Idol' Hits of All Time
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 3, 2015
'American Idol' Behind the Scenes: Daniel Seavey Uptown Funks It Up, Ruben Studdard Returns
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 2, 2015
‘The Sound of Music’ Soundtrack Turns 50: Inside the Original Recording Sessions
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 27, 2015
'American Idol' Alum Jon Peter Lewis Takes Rock Opera to New York City
By FRED BRONSON
Jan 28, 2015
Keith Urban on the 'Strategic Journey' of ‘American Idol,’ Remembering David vs. David
By FRED BRONSON
Nov 1, 2014
Billboard Celebrates 120th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Rich History
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 17, 2014
‘American Idol’ Performance Series to Launch at Los Angeles Restaurant Vitello’s
By THR STAFF
Sep 22, 2014
‘American Idol’ Alum Scott MacIntyre Requires Kidney Transplant Within Six Months
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 7, 2014
Four Decades Later, Two Final Supremes Give First Live Performance of Their 1979 Album ‘Partners’
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 4, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: New Album ‘Hope’ Brings Danny Gokey First Billboard No. 1
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 15, 2014
When I First Met Casey Kasem: A Personal Tribute
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 6, 2014
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Adam Lambert’s ‘Very Best’ Debuts
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 25, 2014
‘Dead’ Man Singing: Lee DeWyze Writes ‘Blackbird Song’ for His Favorite Series
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 24, 2014
'American Idol' on the Charts: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban All Rise
By FRED BRONSON
Mar 22, 2014
'American Idol' Reunion: 3 Alums Reveal How Jennifer Lopez Collaboration Came Together
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 26, 2014
How a ‘Voice’ Mic Failure Gave ‘Idol’ Alum Jon Peter Lewis a Second Chance at Music
By FRED BRONSON