Chris Eggertsen has written for Billboard since 2019 and joined the staff as a full-time editor in 2022. He specializes in coverage of the music business, with stories encompassing every aspect of the industry including record labels, publishing, management, technology and the live sector. As associate editor, he helps lead and shape music business coverage for Billboard Pro, from breaking news to deep-dive features on the latest industry trends. In addition to assigning and editing stories b...| Billboard
Ed Christman, executive editor-finance, has been covering the music business for Billboard for over three decades, mainly analyzing the financial and commerce aspects of the industry, including private equity’s acquisition of music assets. He also focuses on the economics of music publishing and record labels, especially with regards to royalty payments. Before joining Billboard, he began his journalism career at Pensions & Investment Age magazine, where he covered private equity firms; ind...| Billboard
Post Malone (real name Austin Richard Post) was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and moved to Grapevine, Texas, when he was about 10. His height is 6’0”, and his birthday is July 4, 1995. Breaking out on So…| Billboard
Taylor Swift debuted with her self-titled album in October 2006, and first appeared on the Billboard 200 on the Nov. 11, 2006-dated chart. The album's lead single, "Tim McGraw," was her first Hot 1…| Billboard
