Ed Sheeran Backlash Over Macklemore
“In light of the strength of feeling expressed by our listeners and the decisions taken by Irish artists involved in the tour, we believe removing Ed Sheeran’s music from our playlist is the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio at this time.”Reported by 3 of 3 outlets; wording from Evening Standard.
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On Tuesday, Sheeran said on social media that Macklemore’s departure from the tour was the promoter’s decision and not his, after a petition was launched to get the Thrift Shop rapper removed.
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- 17 Sep
“In light of the strength of feeling expressed by our listeners and the decisions taken by Irish artists involved in the tour, we believe removing Ed Sheeran’s music from our playlist is the appropriate decision for Classic Hits Radio at this time.”
- 18 Sep
An Irish radio station announced Thursday that, in response to the controversy and feedback from listeners, it would no longer play music released by the 35-year-old “Shape of You” singer for the “foreseeable future.”
Coverage 4 articles
18 Sep Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore’s removal
New York Post
17 Sep Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal
Fox News
17 Sep Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore tour controversy
Evening Standard
17 Sep Radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row
Evening Standard
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