PPL's Annual Most Played Charts Provide Valuable Insight into How Recorded Music is Utilized by Broadcasters and Businesses throughout the UK.

Ed Sheeran's latest achievement marks his sixth time topping the Most Played Artists chart in the past eight years. Since 2015, he has maintained an impressive run, with the exception of Dua Lipa's success in 2020. Notably, Sheeran has been consistently present in the top five since 2012, when he released his groundbreaking album "+". His 2022 triumph reflects the immense popularity of his 2021 album "=" and the enduring appeal of his hit-filled discography.

In recent years, few artists have come close to matching Ed Sheeran's consistent success in PPL's annual Most Played Artists charts. Coldplay, making their ninth appearance in the top 10 this year, is the only other artist remaining from Sheeran's initial inclusion in the chart back in 2012.