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Adele’s “Hello” Reaches Top 10 at AC Radio; Jumps to #11 at Hot AC

While its quick ascent into the Top 20 at pop radio is impressive, Adele’s “Hello” is making even quicker climbs at the adult contemporary and hot adult contemporary formats.

Spun ~1,424 times during the October 25-31 tracking week (+1,164), “Hello” rises twelve places to #8 on Mediabase’s AC listing.

“Hello” is the only addition to the Top 10; Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” remains the leader on the chart.

“Hello” concurrently received ~3,247 weekly Hot AC spins (+2,210). That facilitates a fourteen place rise to #11 on this week’s chart.

Adele’s lead “25” single is the only addition to Hot AC radio’s Top 15.

— In addition to its Top 10 AC position, Top 15 Hot AC position and Top 20 pop position, “Hello” is also positioned at #4 on the Triple A airplay chart. It holds Top 50 rankings at the rhythmic and urban adult contemporary formats.

Brian Cantor

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