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Yesterday
Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’
While there’s no question Dolly Parton was popular, she had no intention of “going pop” throughout her 60-plus-year career. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting about the relationship Parton — who died on Aug. 25 at age 80 — had with pop music, from h ... Show More
43m 57s
Aug 25
Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs
From performing onstage at the very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 to being the leading nominee at the 2026 show, Madonna's history with the VMAs runs deep. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how the M in MTV should probably stand for Mad ... Show More
37m 16s
Aug 18
Chappell Roan With Noah Kahan, Cynthia Erivo With Ariana Grande & Kristen Bell With Savannah Bananas: A Weekend of Surprise Guests
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of fans got this experience at events across the globe, with Chappell Roan popping out with Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for her song "California"; Cynthia Erivo reuniting with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande at the O2 Arena in Lond ... Show More
34m 13s
Jan 2016
Best Albums of 2015: Must-Hear Music Podcast
Billboards staffers discuss favorite albums of 2015, from Kendrick Lamar, Kelsea Ballerini, Christine and the Queens, Grimes, Donnie Trumpet and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59m 55s
Jun 2016
Must-Hear Music Podcast: 2016 Songs of the Summer Edition
Billboard staffers discuss which songs will dominate the summer of 2016, from Drake to Justin Timberlake to Fifth Harmony to Ariana Grande to Desiigner and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29m 55s
Dec 2017
Best Music of 2017: Year-End Podcast
Billboard staffers talk about their favorite releases of 2017, including SZA, Priests, Camila Cabello, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Katy Perry, The xx, Stormzy, Niall Horan, Paramore, Corbin, Halsey and Lorde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54m 13s
Jul 2015
Drake's Meek Mill Diss Track, Sam Smith & Disclosure, Carly Rae Jepsen, Prince Royce & Tyga & More
47m 11s
Oct 2014
Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/1/2014
Billboard staffers discuss Thom Yorke's BitTorrent album, One Direction's controversial new song, Lorde's 'Hunger Games' track and Gerard Way's solo album. Plus: Lucinda Williams, Iceage, Flight Facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32m 55s
Apr 2017
Paramore, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Luis Fonsi & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast
27m 27s
Jul 2019
The Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
Hear a breakdown of the year’s stand-out albums – Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36m 58s
Jun 2017
Must-Hear Music Podcast: Lorde, SZA & Marlene
Billboard staffers discuss Lorde's new album 'Melodrama,' SZA's 'Ctrl' ("Drew Barrymore" in particular) and up-and-comer Marlene on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23m 10s
Oct 2017
Khalid, Miley Cyrus, Anna of the North & More
28m 20s
On this edition of the Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers look back on the year's best albums, from Beyonce to The 1975 to ANOHNI to Maren Morris to Chance the Rapper. We also reveal which acclaimed albums we personally didn't feel in 2016. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Drake's "Back to Back," Disclosure & Sam Smith's "Omen," Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me," Prince Royce & Tyga's "Double Vision," Gallant's "Weight in Gold" (Ta-ku remix), Clairity's "Velcro" and more. Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss Paramore's "Hard Times," Lady Gaga's "The Cure," Lana Del Rey's "Lust for Life" ft. the Weeknd, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" remix ft. Justin Bieber and Shamir's "I Fucking Hate You" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss Khalid's "Perfect (Rough Draft)," Miley Cyrus' "Week Without You," Anna of the North's "Always," Nora en Pure's "Fever," Whitney's "You and Me" and MUNA's "In My Way" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform ... Show More
