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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
Feb 14, 2014
‘Idol’ Couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo Embrace Samson & Delilah on Concept Album
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 13, 2014
Ruben Studdard Talks New Album, Weight Loss and Those People on the ‘Idol’ Billboards
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 6, 2014
Ruben Studdard Reacts to Clay Aiken’s Run for Congress: He’s ‘Very Passionate’
By FRED BRONSON
Dec 5, 2013
‘Sound of Music’ Live: 5 Standout Moments
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 26, 2013
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: For David Archuleta, It’s Christmas in July
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 3, 2013
'American Idol' Alums Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Tie the Knot
By Shirley Halperin
May 31, 2013
THR’s Fred Bronson to Officiate Wedding of ‘Idol’ Alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo
By Michelle Amabile Angermiller
Apr 23, 2013
American Idol’: Season Three’s All-Girl Final Four on Season 12’s Female Showdown
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 15, 2013
‘American Idol’ Alum Kimberly Caldwell Launches Accessories Line
By FRED BRONSON
Feb 21, 2013
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Katharine McPhee Makes ‘Smash’ Return; Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood See Grammy Bumps
By FRED BRONSON
Sep 27, 2012
IEBA Conference To Host WME’s Patrick Whitesell, Paula Abdul
By SARAH SKATES
Aug 9, 2012
‘American Idol’ on the Charts: Phillip Phillips’ ‘Home’ is Top Digital Seller, Carrie Underwood’s ‘Blown Away’ Builds
By FRED BRONSON
Jun 11, 2012
'American Idol' Tenth Anniversary: 345 Billboard No. 1s, From Kelly Clarkson to Phillip Phillips
By FRED BRONSON
Apr 6, 2012
Disney Parks are Alive with the Sound of Music!
By CHARLES STOVALL
Jan 7, 2012
‘American Idol’s’ Brooke White on Feeling ‘Lost’ as a Solo Singer
By FRED BRONSON
Aug 19, 2011
Scott MacIntyre’s Wedding: An Inside Look
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 18, 2008
ABBA fans can't resist "Mamma Mia!" soundtrack
By FRED BRONSON
May 6, 2008
Q&A: David Archuleta of 'American Idol'
By FRED BRONSON
May 6, 2008
Billboard Q&A: The 'American Idol' Final Four
By FRED BRONSON
May 14, 2007
Serbia's Serifovic Wins Eurovision Song Contest
By FRED BRONSON
Jul 15, 2004
Delightful DeGarmo Ready For The Road
By FRED BRONSON
Oct 4, 2003
Clay Aiken 'Measures' Up On RCA Debut
By FRED BRONSON