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Ed Sheeran Dominates U.K. Airwaves In 2021, Sets Record
Ed Sheeran’s bad habits led him to a double crown in the U.K. for 2021, as the singer and songwriter is named the year’s most played artist, with the most played track. Sheeran doubles-up on PPL’s most played charts of 2021, finishing as the most played artist of the year in the U.K., and his hit “Bad Habits” was played more than any other song. According to the music licensing organization, Sheeran is the first artist to bag both titles twice. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The first time was in 2017, when the Englishman held both top spots in PPL’s Most Played Charts, as ÷ (divide) and “Shape Of You” ruled the airwaves. The only other artist to do the airplay chart double was Adele, when 21 and “Rolling in the Deep” dominated in 2011. Sheera...
Pink Is Most-Played Female Artist In U.K. This Century
Adele (No. 6) and Little Mix (No. 9) are the only homegrown artists to crack the list, while Rihanna (No. 4), Kylie Minogue (No. 8) and the late Whitney Houston (No. 10) also appear. PPL’s most-played list is based on exclusive music usage and airplay data from U.K. radio stations and television channels. The association’s library contains data for over 15 million recordings, and it receives usage data from licensees describing the music used across billions of seconds of airplay. Pink was already a star in the U.K. before she broke through in the mainstream of her homeland. In her career so far, she’s racked up 36 Top 40 hits in the U.K., including three No. 1s, for 2001’s “Lady Marmalade,” a collaboration with Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim and Mya; 2002’s “Just Like a Pil...
Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Led the U.K.’s Airwaves In 2020
She leads Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande, respectively, to become the first woman to rule PPL’s most-played Top 10 in seven years, since Katy Perry back in 2014. Fueled by Future Nostalgia, Lipa is in the form of her life. In May, she snagged two Brit Awards including the award for female solo artist, as well as album of the year for Future Nostalgia, a chart-topper in her homeland. “Thank you so much to everyone that listened to and loved my music during 2020,” she remarked. “I’m incredibly proud that I was the most-played artist on radio, TV and all across the U.K.” “I so wanted Future Nostalgia to bring some happiness during such a difficult time. Thanks to everyone who supported it and also to PPL, who do important work in making sure artist...
Ed Sheeran Named Most-Played Artist In The U.K. In 2019
Ed Sheeran had a laid-back year in 2019, by his standards. But his music continued to pump solidly across the U.K. The English singer and songwriter was the most played artist of 2019, according to new data published this week by Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL), with fellow Brits Calvin Harris and Sam Smith close behind. It’s the fourth time in five years Sheeran has taken the top honor. PPL’s Most Played Charts are based on music usage and airplay data supplied by the organization’s licensees, including music both on radio and TV and at all live locations including clubs, shops, pubs and other premises. Homegrown artists dominate the top 10, snagging eight spots. Just two internationals crack the top tier, with Pink at No. 5 and Maroon 5 at No. 10. It’s a similar story on PPL’s ...
