Blake Shelton Was Most Played Artist of 2017

The numbers have been calculated and the results are in, Blake Shelton was the most played artist on country radio in 2017.  According to Rolling Stone Blake’s 2 multi-week No. 1 hits, “A Guy With a Girl” and “Every Time I Hear That Song” are to thank for that accolade.

Maren Morris was the most-played female artist of the year, while Florida Georgia Line takes the top duo or group honor for the fifth year in a row.

2017’s top new artist is Luke Combs. This year, 24 men scored No. 1 hits while only three women achieved that status.  Here’s a brief look at the Top Five male, female and overall radio artists of the year, according to Mediabase:

Top Overall Artists
1. Blake Shelton
2. Thomas Rhett
3. Brett Young
4. Jason Aldean
5. Florida Georgia Line

Top Male Artists
1. Blake Shelton
2. Thomas Rhett
3. Brett Young
4. Jason Aldean
5. Jon Pardi

Top Female Artists
1. Maren Morris
2. Kelsea Ballerini
3. Lauren Alaina
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Carly Pearce