They were the soundtrack to our year, the songs that we celebrated with and shared with friends, our constant companions through 2025. It's time once again, as Audacy is celebrating another outstanding 12 months of music by presenting our Top Songs of 2025, across all Audacy broadcast stations.
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This year's collection of Top Songs all have one thread that runs through them, they made us feel. From the passionate pleas of Alex Warren's "Ordinary" to the still-inescapable flavor of Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso," these 10 songs were everywhere in 2025 because they were important to you.
These are the Top Songs across all Audacy broadcast stations in 2025.
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Benson Boone - "Beautiful Things"
Great songs last forever, so it makes sense that 4 of the tracks in our top 10 are back after being on the list last year. The world continues to flip for Benson Boone, who released his new album, 'American Heart,' in 2025, but "Beautiful Things" remains an unshakeable favorite, landing at number 10 after coming in 4th in 2024.
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Kendrick Lamar, SZA - "luther"
From the GRAMMY-nominated 'GNX,' "luther" is the latest in a long line of collabs between two of music's most creative forces. Kendrick Lamar and SZA once again had us by the heart this year, and this song led the way.
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Teddy Swims - "Lose Control"
In 2024, "Lose Control" was the most played song on our list, capturing the top spot. In 2025, it hit classic status proving its lasting power, as Teddy Swims' modern soul leaves a mark at number 8.
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Shaboozey - "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
Released in April on 2024, Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" made chart history last year and remained a fixture in music through 2025, as the infectious track lands at number 7 on this year's list.
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Hozier - "Too Sweet"
From its earliest days as a TikTok sensation to its continued spread across genres, Hozier and "Too Sweet" continued to surge in 2025 after sitting at number 2 on 2024's Top Songs. The Irish singer-songwriter has taken the track to the top of the charts in 14 countries, and it's our 6th most played song of 2025.
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Alex Warren - "Ordinary"
From Audacy 'LAUNCH' artist to worldwide phenom, Alex Warren introduced us to "Ordinary" in February and never let go, spending 10 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts. Warren also released his debut album, 'You'll Be Alright, Kid,' set an arena tour trek for 2026, and made millions fall in love with him along the way.
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Sabrina Carpenter - "Espresso"
2024's 'Summer of Sabrina' is still going strong, as the artist followed her smash, GRAMMY-nominated album, 'Short n' Sweet,' with another smash, GRAMMY-nominated album, 'Man's Best Friend,' in 2025. Through it all, Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" remains the strongest drink on her cart of instant classics, with the song stretching to new heights in 2025 and landing at number 4 on our list.
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Billie Eilish - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER"
Billie Eilish did something special on her 2024 album, 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT,' choosing to present the project in its entirety without releasing a single ahead of its release. It worked, with the album landing a nomination for 'Album of the Year' at the GRAMMY Awards, but it also allowed fans to pick a favorite, with "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" emerging as a clear winner. The song takes the number 3 spot on this year's Top Songs list.
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Myles Smith - "Stargazing"
Myles Smith's upbeat and optimistic "Stargazing" grew exponentially since its release in 2024, bursting out of the original box it was placed in and spreading across multiple genres and formats, helping it continue to climb all the way to number 2 on 2025's list.
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Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - "Die With A Smile"
Before 'MAYHEM' truly took hold for Lady Gaga and her critically acclaimed sixth studio album, Mother Monster joined forces with Bruno Mars for a song that somehow sounds like it's been with us forever and brand new all at the same time. Topping more than 30 charts since its release, "Die With A Smile" has been nominated for several GRAMMYs and is poised for a big night. United by two unmistakable voices and timeless production, the track found fans in every corner of the world, and along the way became our Top Song of 2025.
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