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As the curtain closes on another massive year of music, Channel R is bringing you the ultimate celebration! We’ve crunched the numbers, tallied your weekly votes from The Chart Show, and calculated the definitive list of the Top 50 Songs of 2025.
From breakout icons to global superstars, find out who took the #1 spot and defined the sound of your year.
🕒 WHEN TO TUNE IN
The Pre-Party Kickoff
📅 Tuesday, December 30th 🕘 9:00 PM PST Get the vibes started early as we warm up for the big reveal with the year’s most viral hits and Radio Award highlights.
The Main Event: The Year End Countdown
📅 Wednesday, December 31st 🕘 All Day Long! We’re counting them down from #50 to #1! Join us we relive the peaks, the weeks, and the absolute anthems that ruled the Channel R airwaves this year.
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
The Official Top 50: Every track you loved, voted for, and played on repeat.
Award Winners Circle: Exclusive plays from our Channel R Radio Award winners, including Louis Tomlinson, Number_I, Jin, V & Midnight Til Morning!
Artist Deep Dives: Fun facts, Grammy trivia, and the stories behind the songs.
New Year’s Eve Energy: The perfect soundtrack for your celebrations, no matter where you are in the world.
The Year End Countdown is our annual countdown of the biggest 50 songs of the year on Channel R presented by The Chart Show.
Chappell Roan claimed the top spot with “Good Luck, Babe!,” cementing her breakout success. Billie Eilish and Charli XCX dominated the chart with their collaboration “Guess”, and Eilish’s solo effort “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” at #2 and #3 respectively. Ariana Grande made waves with two entries, including “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” at #5. Sabrina Carpenter also shone with three charting hits in the Top 20, including “Espresso” and “Taste.” Veterans like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga brought powerhouse performances, while newcomers like Shaboozey added fresh energy. Closing out a stellar musical year, the countdown highlighted both familiar icons and rising stars who shaped 2024’s sonic landscape.
| City | Starting Time (Date) | Ending Time (Date) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12.00am (Dec 31) | 12.00am (Jan 1) |
| New York | 3.00am (Dec 31) | 3.00am (Jan 1) |
| London | 8.00am (Dec 31) | 8.00am (Jan 1) |
| Moscow | 11.00am (Dec 31) | 11.00am (Jan 1) |
| New Delhi | 1.30pm (Dec 31) | 1.30pm (Jan 1) |
| Singapore | 4.00pm (Dec 31) | 4.00pm (Jan 1) |
| Tokyo | 5.00pm (Dec 31) | 5.00pm (Jan 1) |
| Sydney | 7.00pm (Dec 31) | 7.00pm (Jan 1) |
| Auckland | 9.00pm (Dec 31) | 9.00pm (Jan 1) |
