A New Record

Ed Sheeran has been named the most played artist in the UK in 2025, making it his eighth time at the top of the list in the last 11 years. The music licensing agency PPL reported that Ed Sheeran's songs are played an average of 574 times a day, which is about 24 times an hour.

Ed Sheeran's Reaction

Ed Sheeran said it's a great honor to be the most played artist and thanked everyone who has played his music over the past 15 years.

Other Artists

Taylor Swift came in second, followed by Dua Lipa. Ariana Grande was eighth and Sabrina Carpenter was ninth.

Most Played Song

The most played song of 2025 was 'Nice To Meet You' by Myles Smith. Other popular songs included 'People Watching' by Sam Fender, 'Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else' by Benson Boone, and 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan.

Did You Know?

Ed Sheeran has called on the government to support music education, highlighting its importance.

Conclusion

Ed Sheeran being named the most played artist is big news for music lovers. He continues to bring people together with his songs and we can't wait to see who will be on the list next year.