[iHype.]

Do you think Albums just need to evolve to something else for sales to rise? (Like how we use to have Vinyls, Cassettes, etc)? I think something all new should be created for artists to give music. It reminds me of Physical Single Sales dying around early 00's before the Digital rise.

[BPD]

Originally posted by Bwerde

no. wtf?

[frantic]

I've loved music from all of these artists. So picking one is NOT shade to another. But: Britney - by far, the hardest of the three sets to choose my winner. Whitney, and Aaliyah

good answer

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by Honey

Why are pop spins counted on genre charts (R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Country Songs, etc.)? I find it unfair that an artist like Macklemore is getting 10 week+ #1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs despite having little to no urban airplay.

because we judge the music, and not whether or not radio plays it in this instance. macklemore is a rapper, making rap tracks. due to a combination of radio and sales, his rap tracks are the most popular rap tracks in the US, regardless of which formats are playing them.
follow the logic? you can feel free to disagree. but thats the reasoning.

[Deemy]

Bill how has your stature of being the editorial director of Billboard influence how you view music? Billboard is basically like the VOGUE if we were ever to compare fashion to music. Do you sometimes feel an air of superiority knowing that so many musicians and fans linger on your word and rulings?

[BabyCantYouSee]

Bill, are you excited about Britney's new single and album? Do you have any extra information about her era 8?

[Nicole]

Hi Bill, what are your thoughts on P!nk's place in the pop scene? The popular opinion on ATRL is that she has no impact or influence and is largely forgotten, that she's an artist no one thinks about when they switch off the radio...and yet she continues to outsell and outperform most of her peers with ease.

[GreasyBruce]

What do you think of Bruce Springsteen?

[Hector]

Bill, will there ever come a time when sexuality won't matter so much in pop music (see George Michael)?

[toai]

Hi Bill How well do you think Kelly Clarkson's upcoming Christmas album "Wrapped in Jesus Red" will chart & sell? Will she produce a classic, a la Mariah's AIWFCIY?

[Green]

Hi Bill and welcome to ATRL. I would like to ask you about the Hot Country Songs Chart. Do you think it's fair that "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line holds the record for most weeks at #1 (24 weeks at #1) even when most of the airplay and sales come from a Pop-Rap remix with Nelly?

[Troye]

Bill, what is your opinion on Kelly Clarkson? Do you think she deserves more recognition for her vocals?

[Bwerde]

sorry all - running out to a dinner. will try to get to more of these later tonight or tomorrow. the volume of questions is such that im sort of randomly picking thread pages and answering questions that jump at me or i find most interesting. im sorry i cant answer everything, but i have this pesky day job, y'know?

[Bad Influence]

Why do you think Christina had disappointing commercial success since 2010? Her label not promoting her properly, her image or the music itself?

Thanks for answering our questions Bill, and welcome to ATRL.

[BPD]

Originally posted by Bwerde

sorry all - running out to a dinner. will try to get to more of these later tonight or tomorrow. the volume of questions is such that im sort of randomly picking thread pages and answering questions that jump at me or i find most interesting. im sorry i cant answer everything, but i have this pesky day job, y'know?

We understand... Have a great meal!

[Hector]

Originally posted by Bwerde

sorry all - running out to a dinner. will try to get to more of these later tonight or tomorrow. the volume of questions is such that im sort of randomly picking thread pages and answering questions that jump at me or i find most interesting. im sorry i cant answer everything, but i have this pesky day job, y'know?

Thanks for taking the time to answer any questions!

[BabyCantYouSee]

Originally posted by Bwerde

sorry all - running out to a dinner. will try to get to more of these later tonight or tomorrow. the volume of questions is such that im sort of randomly picking thread pages and answering questions that jump at me or i find most interesting. im sorry i cant answer everything, but i have this pesky day job, y'know?

Bill, do you have any news on Britney's 8th album? Just please answer that.

[GreasyBruce]

It's ok, thank you for taking the time to answer! we look forward to reading your replies soon, it's really interesting to have someone who's actually part of the industry on this site

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by Deemy

Bill how has your stature of being the editorial director of Billboard influence how you view music? Billboard is basically like the VOGUE if we were ever to compare fashion to music. Do you sometimes feel an air of superiority knowing that so many musicians and fans linger on your word and rulings?

seriously, im only humbled by the credibility and authority Billboard has developed - and the industry and artists have granted - over 118+ years. i wake up every day and try to do that legacy justice.

[KESTER]

Hi Bill!
Do you think releasing albums via app will be something that is more common in the future? I.e can you see other major pop stars following in Gaga's footsteps? (well, Bjork's, but Gaga will make it mainstream)