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1 day agoHit Parade's Origin Story-and a Long-Distance Dedication to Casey Kasem.
Chris Molanphy reflects on his chart fandom and the significance of music rankings in his life for Hit Parade's 100th episode.
For much of 2025, it may have felt like music charts were devoid of hits and pop stars were slumping. But that was only true if you didn't know where to look. Established artists like Tyler, the Creator, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift released some of the most polished songs of their careers, while breakout stars like Djo, Katseye, Role Model, and Olivia Dean rose to the challenge with catchy singles of their own.