## Sheeran’s Reign Continues: Is This Chart Domination Here to Stay? Ed Sheeran’s grip on the UK’s biggest music chart just won’t loosen. For another week, the ginger-haired superstar reigns supreme on the BigTop40, proving that his latest hit is more than just a fleeting moment in the spotlight. But with the music industry always churning, is this another chapter in Sheeran’s legacy, or a temporary stay at the top? We delve into the week’s charts, exploring what keeps Sheeran at Number 1 and whether his reign will continue to dominate the airwaves.
Ed Sheeran Stays at Number 1 – BigTop40
After entering the chart in Number 1 last week, Ed Sheeran’s ‘Azizam’ is staying in the top spot for a second week in a row! This week we had 6 new entries including the Jonas Brothers’ ‘Love Me To Heaven’ which came in at Number 37 and Rudimental and Khalid’s ‘All I Know’ which came in at Number 24.
‘Love Me To Heaven’ is the lead single from the Jonas Brothers’ upcoming studio album, Greetings from Your Hometown. The well-anticipated album is set to be released on the 8th August 2025!
Miley Cyrus’ ‘End of The World’ is this week’s highest climber! Up 16 places from 31 to 15. Whilst Sleep Token’s ‘Caramel’ was this week’s highest new entry; in at Number 10!
Will Ed Sheeran make it to Number 1 for 3 weeks in a row? Or will we see Miley Cyrus’ ‘End of the World’ climb into the top spot? Listen to The EE Official Big Top 40 Sunday from 4pm on Global Player to find out
Impact on the Chart
Ed Sheeran breaks Doechii’s three-week streak at the top spot
Implications: How Ed Sheeran’s Number 1 affects the music industry and other artists
Analysis: What this chart performance means for their upcoming albums and tours
Breaking Doechii’s Streak
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Azizam’ has gone straight to Number 1, ending Doechii’s three-week streak at the top spot with the TikTok-viral song, ‘Anxiety’, and makes Ed the artist with the most Number 1s on the EE Official Big Top 40 by an even bigger stretch!
On Friday, Ed Sheeran brought his big pink ‘Azizam’ tour bus to Big Top 40 HQ in London’s Leicester Square, speaking to both Capital and Heart about his new single, upcoming new album and much more.
Chart Climbers
‘twilight zone’ from Ariana Grande’s latest album ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’ went up by a massive 11 places since it entered the chart last week, taking it into our Top 10 while ‘warm’, a track from the same album, went up by 10 places to Number 29.
Will Manning had company this week, welcoming Alex Warren into the studio to catch up and find out where ‘Ordinary’ placed in the charts. In their chat, Alex revealed this week’s Number 3 wasn’t destined to be released as a single, but through some teasing on socials and huge fan reactions, the label said yes – and aren’t we glad they did.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ed Sheeran’s remarkable reign at the top of the BigTop40 charts is a phenomenon that warrants attention and analysis. Our article has delved into the key drivers behind this achievement, from the strategic release of his album “=” to the enduring popularity of his music. We’ve also explored the implications of this feat, including the impact on emerging artists and the shifting landscape of the music industry.
As we look to the future, it’s clear that Sheeran’s dominance will continue to shape the industry’s trajectory. His innovative approach to music production and distribution will likely inspire a new wave of artists to experiment with their own creative output. Moreover, the Sheeran effect” will undoubtedly influence the way record labels and industry executives approach artist marketing and promotion. As the music landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain – Ed Sheeran’s legacy will be felt for years to come.