Billboard

‘Wicked’ Brews Up Radio Hits in ‘Popular’ & ‘Defying Gravity’: ‘It’s a Pop Culture Moment’

Both favorites from the new blockbuster starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are scaling the Pop Airplay and Adult Pop Airplay charts. By Gary Trust With audiences off to see the Wizard, and ...
Billboard

What’s the Same — and Different — About Hits on Billboard’s Streaming & Radio Charts

A comparison of Streaming Songs and Radio Songs over 2021-25, as analyzed by ChartCipher. By Gary Trust The biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 also commonly scale both the Streaming Songs and Radio ...
Forbes

Alex Warren Makes History As He Claims The No. 1 Radio Song Again

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” holds at No. 1 on Radio Songs for a twenty ...
Forbes

Justin Bieber’s Latest Top 10 Hit Proves His Continued Power At Radio

Justin Bieber’s “Daisies” climbs into the top 10 on Radio Songs, adding another hit to his career as Swag II drives renewed attention to his catalog. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin ...