They love him, they actually love him. For the seventh time in his profession, Ed Sheeran has been named the most-played artist within the U.Okay. In accordance with The Guardian, Sheeran, 33, topped the listing of music performed throughout U.Okay, radio, TV and in public locations for the seventh time in 9 years on the listing compiled by music licensing firm PPL.
The most recent chart honor for Sheeran additionally saved his pal, Taylor Swift, from her first shot on the most-played title within the U.Okay., with the singer coming in at No. 2 after touchdown at No. 10 on the 2023 rating; Taylor’s second-place displaying matches her earlier 2015 excessive. Swift is within the midst the summer time swing of her Eras Tour in Europe, which can take her to Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Tuesday (June 18).
“Thanks for naming me probably the most performed artist for final yr. Thanks to my workforce, not only for me, however for all the opposite artists you’re employed with – I’m pleased that you just get this recognition,” Sheeran stated in an announcement.
Coming in behind Sheeran and Swift was Dua Lipa, whose “Dance the Evening” single from the Barbie soundtrack helped increase her rating, with Calvin Harris simply behind at No. 4 and David Guetta rounding out the highest 5. Sir Elton John snagged the sixth place, simply forward of the one band on the listing, Coldplay, who had been adopted by singer Tom Grennan in his first look, with Harry Types at No. 9. Due to her international Celebration tour, Madonna returned to the year-end tally at No. 10.
Take a look at the listing of probably the most performed songs within the U.Okay. in 2023 beneath.
- Miley Cyrus, “Flowers
- Ed Sheeran, “Eyes Closed”
- Lewis Capaldi, “Overlook Me”
- Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
- Dua Lipa, “Dance the Evening”
- Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, “Miracle”
- P!nk, “Trustfall”
- Jonas Brothers, “Waffle Home”
- Taylor Swift, “Merciless Summer time”
- Niall Horan, “Heaven”
