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Adele’s “Hello” Debuts at #33 on Pop Airplay Chart, Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” #34

Neither Adele’s “Hello” nor Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” was available until late in the October 18-24 tracking week.

Both songs, however, debut within the Top 40 on the Mediabase pop radio airplay chart.

“Hello,” which first emerged on the morning of October 23, received 1,621 pop spins within the official tracking week. That allows for a #33 debut on the official chart.

“Hello” concurrently launches inside the Top 20 at adult contemporary and Top 25 at hot adult contemporary.

“Sorry,” which debuted on the afternoon of October 22, received 1,563 spins inside the tracking week. That count positions Bieber’s new single at #34 on the chart.

In addition to general enthusiasm, both “Hello” and “Sorry” benefited from hourly airplay promotions on their opening days.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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