The latest Mediabase hot adult contemporary airplay chart brings a double dose of good news for Ryan Tedder.
Ella Henderson’s “Ghost,” which he co-wrote and co-produced, and his band OneRepublic’s own “I Lived” both officially enter the format’s top ten this week.
“Ghost” reaches the #9 spot (+2) thanks to the 3,625 spins it received during the January 18-24 tracking week. Up three places, “I Lived” grabs #10 on the strength of its 3,067 weekly spins.
Multi-format offerings, the songs are currently charting on pop (“Ghost” is #14, “I Lived” is #18) and adult contemporary (“Ghost” is #28, “I Lived” is #26).
Other Hot AC movers this week:
— James Newton Howard’s “The Hanging Tree (featuring Jennifer Lawrence)” (#13), Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” (#14) and Kelly Clarkson’s “Heartbeat Song” (#15) all reach the top fifteen this week.
— Maroon 5’s “Sugar” (#18), Selena Gomez’ “The Heart Wants What it Wants” (#19) and Ariana Grande & The Weeknd’s “Love Me Harder” (#20) enter the top 20 this week.
— Taylor Swift’s “Style” (#22) and George Ezra’s “Budapest” (#25) secure Top 25 positions.
— Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do” (#27), Mat Kearney’s “Heartbeat” (#29) and Alesso’s “Heroes (we could be – Featuring Tove Lo)” (#30) are now Top 30 Hot AC tracks.
— Fifth Harmony’s “Sledgehammer” (#37), Priory’s “Weekend” (#38) and Blue October’s “Fear” (#40) reach the Top 40.
