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Title: Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift as the UK's most played artist in 2025
Link: Original article on itv.com
Region: FR
Topics: ed; mostplayed; eighth; sheeran; played; tv; beats; artist; swift; radio; 2025; meet; uk; music; uks; nice; taylor; Phonographic Performance Limited; Ed Sheeran; Taylor Swift; Dua Lipa; UK Singles Chart; Calvin Harris; Elton John; Ariana Grande
Datetime: 5/27/2026, 5:52:52 AM
Summary: British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has beaten Taylor Swift as the UK's most played artist of 2025, according to music licensing agency Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). The 35-year-old topped PPL's charts across radio, TV and public places, with his music played an average of 574 times per day, equating to 24 plays per hour. The singer said: “I am so grateful to be named most-played artist across TV, radio and venues across the UK for an incredible eighth time. Credit: PA“A huge thanks to everyone who has played my music over the last year, and over the last 15 years. Stargazing – Myles SmithPPL is the UK music industry’s collective management organisation, which collects royalties for artists and rights holders when their music is broadcast or played in public....


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