Dua Lipa Reclaims Title as UK's Most-Played Artist
Dua Lipa has achieved a milestone by reclaiming her title as the UK's most-played artist across radio, TV, and public spaces, according to Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). This marks her second time at the top, surpassing Ed Sheeran's three-year reign. Dua Lipa's music enjoys an average of 400 plays per day across UK radio and TV, with a total of seven years of airplay.
Key Takeaways:
- Dua Lipa has reclaimed her title as the UK's most-played artist, ending Ed Sheeran's three-year reign.
- She has been named the most played artist in the UK for the second time, with her 2024 single "Houdini" featuring on PPL's list of most played tracks of the year at number six.
- Her 2018 hit single "One Kiss" with Calvin Harris remains her most played song of all time, averaging 55 plays per day across UK radio and TV.
- Taylor Swift takes the second position in the 2024 rankings, while Ed Sheeran has been pushed to number three.
- British artists make up 70% of the top 10 on PPL's most played artist chart, with Myles Smith's song "Stargazing" featuring at number five.
- Noah Kahan's "Stick Season" leads the charge as the most played track of the year, followed by Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" and Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things".
Statistics:
- Dua Lipa's music enjoys an average of 400 plays per day across UK radio and TV.
- Her 2018 hit single "One Kiss" with Calvin Harris averages 55 plays per day across UK radio and TV.
- Noah Kahan's "Stick Season" spent seven weeks at number one on the UK singles chart in 2024.
- British artists make up 70% of the top 10 on PPL's most played artist chart.
Sources:
- Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)
- Dua Lipa
- PPL most played artists 2024: Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Coldplay, Calvin Harris, Ariana Grande, Sir Elton John, Becky Hill, and Harry Styles.