The Hits That Defined 2025

iHeartRadio is closing out the year with a look back at the music that defined 2025, unveiling its annual iHeartRewind list highlighting the most listened-to artists and songs across all genres.

For the second consecutive year, Sabrina Carpenter takes the top spot as iHeartRadio’s most played artist, earning more than 2.7 billion total audience spins (TAS). Close behind were SZA and Kendrick Lamar, while The Weeknd, Bruno Mars and Morgan Wallen also surpassed the 2 billion TAS mark. Rounding out the Top 10 were Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, Post Malone and Shaboozey.

The year’s No. 1 song, “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, topped 1.1 billion TAS, reflecting a standout year for powerhouse collaborations. Other major hits included Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “luther” and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” both of which helped shape the sound of 2025.

iHeartRewind compiles TAS and streaming data from iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app, capturing trends across formats. Pop listeners gravitated toward Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and SZA. Country fans tuned in heavily for Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll, while Hip-Hop was led by GloRilla and Kendrick Lamar. Alternative favorites included Linkin Park and Green Day, and R&B listeners consistently turned up Chris Brown and Usher.

According to iHeartRadio, 2025 was marked by genre-blending hits, viral breakthroughs and high-impact collaborations — elements that kept audiences engaged all year long. A full breakdown of top artists and songs, overall and by genre, is available here.