Ariana Grande Has Topped Adult Contemporary Radio Chart
The singer's track Hate That I Made You Love Me reached the number one spot on the Mediabase hot adult contemporary chart.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Pop
Ariana Grande has secured the number one position on the Mediabase hot adult contemporary radio chart with her song "Hate That I Made You Love Me." The track achieved this top ranking following a strong performance during the recent tracking period.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Grande, who has now extended her chart dominance across multiple major radio formats. The ascent highlights the song's continued popularity and broad appeal among radio listeners nationwide.
The song "Hate That I Made You Love Me" earned 5,013 plays during the October 4-10 tracking period, marking a weekly increase of 461 spins. It has now reached number one on the hot adult contemporary, rhythmic, and pop charts.
The players
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is a globally recognized pop singer and songwriter known for numerous chart-topping hits and vocal performances.
Tame Impala
Tame Impala is a prominent psychedelic music project led by multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker.
JENNIE
JENNIE is a highly influential singer, rapper, and member of the internationally acclaimed group BLACKPINK.
Mediabase
Mediabase is a major music industry data provider that tracks radio airplay across various formats to produce official charts.
The details
The song climbed to the top of the Mediabase hot adult contemporary chart based on total airplay metrics. Tame Impala and JENNIE currently hold the second spot with "Dracula," followed by Zara Larsson at number three.
Timeline
The tracking period for the Mediabase chart occurred from October 4 through October 10, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This number one placement mirrors broader shifts in the music industry where major pop artists increasingly dominate multiple radio formats simultaneously. The current chart landscape reflects the ongoing battle between established pop stars and collaborations in the streaming era.
Listeners can expect to hear the number one track more frequently across hot adult contemporary radio stations nationwide. This chart movement indicates the song's status as a primary fixture in current top-tier radio programming.
The takeaway
Radio airplay remains a critical indicator of a song's cultural footprint and widespread commercial success. Fans of pop music can monitor weekly Mediabase updates to track how these songs perform against emerging releases.
Further reading
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