Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’: the Decade’s Most-Streamed Anthem that Just Won’t Quit
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 5 – Drake leads Apple Music’s 10th Anniversary chart with 27 songs and holds a record 10 RIAA Diamond-certified singles, highlighting his lasting impact on the streaming platform.
- On July 5, 2025, Apple Music announced its Top 500 Streamed Songs list marking the platform's 10th anniversary, with Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' as the most-streamed track.
- 'Shape of You' led the list due to its record-breaking first-day streams, 12 weeks atop Billboard Hot 100, and global appeal since its 2017 release as the lead single from Divide.
- Drake holds the most entries with 27 songs, including 'God's Plan' at number three and the most RIAA Diamond-certified singles; The Weeknd has nine R&B entries with 'Blinding Lights' in the top 10 for over 180 days.
- Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' is the only holiday song on the list and the highest-ranked country music entry, while Taylor Swift ranks second with 14 entries including 'Cruel Summer.'
- This list highlights Apple Music's cultural impact and streaming trends over a decade, underscoring dominant artists and sustained song popularity across genres.
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