Classic Hits Radio, an Irish station, removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist on September 17, 2026, citing fallout from Macklemore's departure from the Loop Tour and broader performer boycotts. The decision responds to audience reaction against the artist.
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Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio has announced that it is removing Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist "for the foreseeable future" following the controversy surrounding Macklemore's departure from the singer's US tour.
As backlash against the Galway Girl hitmaker continues, Classic Hits Radio, which is based in Ireland, announced its decision to remove Ed's music in response to "reaction from our listeners." Dave Kelly, group program director at Bay Broadcasting, which runs the station, said in a statement, "Our decision to remove Ed Sheeran's music from the Classic Hits Radio playlist has been carefully conside
Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist amid controversy surrounding Macklemore's departure from the Loop Tour and a wider performer boycott.