What if music awards were given out for only musical qualities? It may seem like celebrity and spectacle are more important than ever at the 61st Grammy Awards, but we believe many of this years winners earned their accolades with noteworthy music. Still, we thought the winners should be heralded by new, more musical categories. Find out how
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Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Jan 2019
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar & More: Reviewing the Best Song Oscar Nominees
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Diane Warren are among the music stars nominated for an Academy Award for best original song this year -- who could win? Will Gaga walk home with the award for "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born?" Could 10-time nominee Warren finally snag her first ... Show More
30m 24s
Dec 2015
James Taylor Interview, Oscar Best Song Chatter, Music Stars on Broadway Wish List
On the latest episode, the legendary James Taylor calls in to the show to discuss his big year -- and his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, "Before This World." Also on the show, we chat about Adele's continued success at the top of the charts, our wish list of music stars ... Show More
52m 7s
May 2022
Live From Las Vegas, The 2022 Billboard Music Awards Are Almost Here!
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are this Sunday, live from Las Vegas, where Diddy will serve as the host and executive producer. So what can you expect from the awards show? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we’re going through all the highlights — from leading finalist The ... Show More
35m 55s
Dec 2019
December 9th - The Music Community Remembers Juice WRLD, 'Frozen 2' Soundtrack Tops Billboard 200 & Golden Globe Nominees for Best Original Song
The music community reacts to the shocking death of Juice WRLD, the 'Frozen 2' soundtrack dominates the Billboard 200 albums chart and Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Elton John are among the big Golden Globes nominees for Best Original Song. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out th ... Show More
4m 16s
Mar 2023
The Worst Song to Win Best Original Song at the Oscars
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate what the worst song to win Best Original Song at the Oscars is. They start by discussing the history of the category and some of their favorite winners (3:49). Then, they lay out the rules of the debate and go through some pretrial dismiss ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2023
Best Grammy Winning Songs
In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the best songs to win Grammys across multiple genres.. This includes DJ Khaled’s Higher, Anderson.Paak’s Lockdown, Kaytranada’s 10% and more.
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List of Songs Discussed •Higher by DJ Khaled
•Lockdown by Anderson.Paak
•10% by Kaytranada
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38m 14s
Jan 2019
EE Rising Star Award Special: Letitia Wright, Cynthia Erivo & Jessie Buckley On Music & Their Careers
Happy New Year, one and all, and welcome to this bonus episode of Soundtracking, as we kick off 2019 by celebrating the nominees for the EE Rising Star Award at February's British Academy Film Awards.
Now in its 14th year, the EE Rising Star Award is the only category at the cere ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 2023
Popcast (Deluxe): What Is Going On With the Grammy Nominations?
Dissecting the contenders for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including top nominations for SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jon Batiste. Plus: Nathan Fielder's "The Curse."Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2021
Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & More Veteran Acts Who Could Score 2022 Grammy Nods
On the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we discuss some veteran acts -- artists who have been releasing music since at least the 1980s -- who could be eligible for Grammy nominations at the next awards show. Also on the show, we discuss Normani's "Wild Side," fea ... Show More
26m 17s