Mediabase's year-end reports rank the most-played songs and artists across U.S. radio formats, based on actual spin counts monitored from stations. The 2025 chart year covers airplay from approximately November 2024 to November 2025, which explains carryover hits like "Espresso" that dominated late 2024 into 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter had an outstanding year at radio, becoming the most-played artist overall across monitored formats — a step up from her No. 2 spot in 2024 (behind Taylor Swift). Her dominance was especially strong in pop-leaning formats like Top 40 (CHR/Pop) and Hot AC, fueled by sustained success from her 2024 album Short n' Sweet (e.g., "Espresso," "Taste," "Bed Chem") and new releases from her 2025 album Man's Best Friend (e.g., "Manchild").
Key Highlights from the 2025 Mediabase Year-End Charts:Overall Most-Played Artist: Sabrina Carpenter. Overall Top Songs (Top 40 most-played):
Carpenter placed four songs in the Top 40:
- "Espresso" — No. 4 (a strong carryover from its 2024 peak at No. 14)
- "Taste" — No. 15
- "Bed Chem" — No. 27
- "Manchild" — No. 31
Top 40 Format:
- "Taste" — Top 10 (No. 6)
- "Espresso" — Top 10 (No. 9)
Hot AC Format:
- "Espresso" — No. 3
Adult Contemporary (AC) Format:
- "Espresso" — No. 4
This multi-format success shows Carpenter's broad appeal, with "Espresso" enjoying extended airplay ("refill") into 2025 across pop and adult formats. Her multiple hits from two albums highlight her as a radio powerhouse, similar to iHeartMedia's separate 2025 recap naming her the most-played artist with over 2.7 billion audience spins.
Mediabase year-end charts are industry-standard for radio (used by Billboard's Pop Airplay/Radio Songs charts), focusing purely on spins rather than sales or streaming. While full detailed charts aren't always public without login, Carpenter's placements align with her reported radio dominance in 2025.