: the playing of a musical recording on the air by a radio station
a song getting a lot of airplay
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There are thousands and thousands and thousands of metal bands the world over, though few get enough music press attention and none of them get much — actually, any — airplay.
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
The clip led to the suspension of his record label contract, removal of his music from radio airplay, and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The new charts will also serve as a complement to the continuing airplay and album rankings for Latin pop, regional Mexican, Latin rhythm and tropical.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The only slight dip attached to the title comes on the all-important Official Singles chart, which combines streaming, sales, and airplay data.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
The clip led to the suspension of his record label contract, removal of his music from radio airplay, and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The new charts will also serve as a complement to the continuing airplay and album rankings for Latin pop, regional Mexican, Latin rhythm and tropical.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The only slight dip attached to the title comes on the all-important Official Singles chart, which combines streaming, sales, and airplay data.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Airplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airplay. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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