To mark its 10-year anniversary, Apple Music has rolled out the last set in its “Top 500” countdown, highlighting the most-streamed songs worldwide since the platform’s debut in 2015. The complete playlist is now live, with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” securing the top position.
“Shape of You” has had a remarkable effect, remaining over 1,000 days at the summit of at least one country’s chart and holding the record for the largest global first-day pop debut in the history of Apple Music. Hot on its heels is The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” which stayed in the Top 10 of the Global Daily 100 for more than 180 days, contributing to his impressive nine entries in the entire 500 list, the highest among R&B artists. Completing the top three is Drake’s “God’s Plan,” acknowledged as Apple Music’s most-streamed hip-hop track, with Drake topping the list with 27 songs in total.
### Top 500 Highlights
– Taylor Swift has 14 songs on the list, with “Cruel Summer” positioned highest at No. 57.
– Billie Eilish dominates the alternative category with nine tracks.
– Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” holds the highest rank among country songs at No. 60.
– Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the sole holiday song to feature, landing at No. 100.
– “Baby Shark” appears on the list at No. 351.
The complete playlist is accessible under Apple Music’s “10 Years of Apple Music: Top Songs” collection, coinciding with the company’s extensive 10th-anniversary festivities, which also includes a new Replay All Time feature that offers users a customized playlist of their most-streamed songs since they joined the service.
Apple Music is additionally commemorating this milestone with a week of special programming on Apple Music Radio and the inauguration of a new artist hub in LA, featuring state-of-the-art radio studios and a 4,000-square-foot soundstage.
Apple Music necessitates an active subscription, priced at $10.99 per month, with the first month free.
