We have used the artwork for the single when one exists, failing that, the LP or EP that includes the song. As well, songs released as singles in 2016 but were included on an album released in 2017 were considered. Charting songs released in 2016 which achieved peak Billboard Hot 100 positions in 2017 are included. Note that we have included instrumental tracks even though, technically, a “song” is a piece of music that is sung.
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Regardless of genre, language, and relative popularity of the artist, here are our 30 favourite Canadian artist songs of 2017 including our Song of the Year. To create a fairer and tidier list, we allowed only one entry per artist. RANKĪfter listening to several thousand songs released in 2017 whether as singles, on EPs, or LPs, we have settled on our 30 favourites. The Weeknd has a pair in the Top 20, and Alessia Cara‘s collaboration with international artist Zedd makes the chart thanks to “Stay”. The top track by a Canadian as the main artist is Shawn Mendes‘ “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” in at #13 for the year. In the words of Nielsen, the chart “represents aggregated numbers from the weekly charts that were compiled for each artist and title, reflecting chart activity from the surveys dated Decemthrough November 25, 2017”. Now certified as a diamond single, Spanish language track “Despacito” ( doucement in French in case you were wondering) which features Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, is ranked at #1. These are effectively the most digitally purchased and downloaded songs of the year in Canada. RANKīillboard Canada unveils the Top 25 digital tracks of 2017.
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Artists are considered emerging until 12 months after the date their first Canadian Hot 100 charting entry reaches the top 40”. To qualify for this chart an artist must a) be Canadian and meet the CRTC ‘A’ definition (music or lyrics principally performed by a Canadian artist) and b) the selection must qualify as Canadian content (CanCon). The marketing research firm adds the chart below represents “the most popular songs by emerging Canadian artists according to all-format airplay audience impressions measured by Nielsen BDS and digital sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. In Nielsen’s words, the chart “represents aggregated numbers from the weekly charts that were compiled for each artist and title, reflecting chart activity from the surveys dated Decemthrough November 25, 2017”. “Chills” by country act James Barker Band squeaks in at #30. In at the bronze 3rd is Alessia Cara’s “Scars to Your Beautiful”. RANKīillboard Canada finalizes the year-end Top 30 emerging (Canadian) artists chart of 2017, and The Weeknd, still considered an emerger, has the top two spots thanks to “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming” (#1 and #2 respectively). And the most successful with a Canadian as the main artist was “I Feel It Coming” by The Weeknd at #4. The top song involving a Canadian artist was “Despacito” featuring Justin Bieber at #3. The most spun song of the year in Canada was “Shape of You” by Englishman Ed Sheeran. Entries from Canadian artists are bolded in red in the chart below.
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If a station has more listeners, its spins of songs receive a higher weighting. the one below) is weighted according to radio station listenership. The main difference between the Hot 100 Airplay and All-Format Airplay charts is that the former (i.e. This chart, along with Billboard Hot Digital Songs is used to compile the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Note that the data was taken between the dates of Decemand November 25, 2017.
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The data was compiled from selected CHR, AC, hot AC, country, and rock radio stations, throughout the country which were electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Nielsen BDS. Below is a list of the Top 25 tunes that received the most radio airplay in Canada through the year 2017.