Billboard and YouTube Adjust US Music Chart Methodology

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Published: 2026-11-12
Category: entertainment
Source: Alan Cross
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Billboard and YouTube have updated the calculation method for US record charts. The new system assigns 1.5 times more weight to paid YouTube streams compared to ad-supported streams, a change that will influence how chart rankings are determined. This revision could impact artists' chart performance and the overall music industry's valuation of different streaming tiers.

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