Category: Record Research Press Releases
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Record Research Launches First Podcast, ‘A Heart for the Charts’
Debut episode, out now, features Thelma Houston and The Fleetwoods’ Gretchen Christopher in conversation with leading Billboard chart experts October 6, 2026 (Menomonee Falls, WI) – Record Research Inc., the authority on music industry chart performance, has launched its first-ever podcast: A Heart for the Charts. Each episode will use the charts…
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Record Research Expands ‘Across the Charts’ Series, Launching Preorders for New ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s Editions
August 27, 2026 (Menomonee Falls, WI) – Record Research Inc., the authority on music industry chart performance, today announced their next three titles: Joel Whitburn Presents Across the Charts: The 1970s, Joel Whitburn Presents Across the Charts: The 1980s, and Joel Whitburn Presents Across the Charts: The 1990s. The books are available for preorder…
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Record Research Names Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally as Top Country Songwriters in Chart History Ahead of Book Release for ‘Joel Whitburn’s History of Top Country Singles 1944-2025’
They join CEO Vinnie Freda and Billboard Country Update Editor Tom Roland for the panel “The Songwriters Behind Country’s Biggest Hits” at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 6 May 29, 2026 (Menomonee Falls, WI) – Record Research Inc., the authority on music industry chart performance, today released their official…
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Record Research Returns, Launching Preorders for First Book in 2 Years: ‘Joel Whitburn’s History of Top Country Singles 1944-2025’
First new book under CEO Vinnie Freda will be officially released June 4th at CMA Fest in Nashville April 9, 2026 (Menomonee Falls, WI) – Record Research Inc., the authority on music industry chart performance with 229 published reference books, today announced their 230th title, Joel Whitburn’s History of Top…
