AceShowbiz - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame continues to broaden its scope, embracing stars across diverse genres beyond traditional rock & roll. This evolution is reflected in the Class of 2026 nominees, which feature some of the most pop-oriented artists to date, including Mariah Carey, P!nk, Shakira, and New Edition.

On the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, hosts Katie Atkinson and Keith Caulfield discuss these newly announced contenders. They also analyze voting odds for each nominee ahead of the upcoming induction announcement, based on insights from their colleague Andrew Unterberger.

In addition to Hall of Fame predictions, the podcast highlights a historic moment on the charts: for the first time ever, the No. 1 spots on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 are held by country songs performed by women. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” currently tops the Hot 100, while Megan Moroney’s album Cloud 9 reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast serves as a weekly hub for everything pop music related on Billboard’s charts. It offers listeners vibrant discussions on the latest pop news, chart updates, new music releases, and guest interviews with music industry figures. Katie Atkinson, Billboard’s executive digital director for West Coast, teams up with Keith Caulfield, managing director of charts and data operations, to deliver this engaging content.

Listeners can stream the podcast via Billboard.com or download it through Apple Podcasts or other preferred podcast platforms. For those who missed previous episodes, Billboard.com hosts an archive for easy access.