Shinedown, the rock band that has been dominating the airwaves for over two decades, has been honored by Mediabase as the greatest band in the history of the Active Rock Chart. Mediabase, a radio monitoring service that tracks the popularity of songs across various formats and genres, presented Shinedown with a special award that recognizes their record-breaking achievements in the Active Rock category. Shinedown has the most number one, top five, and top ten songs on the chart, with a total of 23 songs that reached the top spot, including their latest hit “A Symptom of Being Human.
Symptom of Being Human” is the lead single from Shinedown’s 2022 album, Planet Zero, which has received critical acclaim and commercial success. The song has also crossed over to other radio formats, such as Hot AC, Alternative, and Top 40, reaching a wider audience and showcasing the band’s versatility and appeal. The song is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and challenges, and to realize that they are not alone in their struggles
Shinedown expressed their gratitude and humility for receiving the award from Mediabase, and thanked their fans, radio stations, and program directors for their support. Brent Smith, the lead singer of the band, said: “We are beyond grateful, and truly astonished and humbled, to be given this incredible record-breaking title. Thank you everyone at Mediabase, Active Rock Radio, and all of the program directors across America. I have said it before and I will say it again, in Shinedown we only have one boss…it just happens to be everyone in the audience. We love you Shinedown Nation! Long live terrestrial radio.”
Philippe Generali, the President and CEO of Mediabase, congratulated Shinedown for their remarkable feat, and praised their talent and fanbase. He said: “It’s with excitement that we share the news of Shinedown’s phenomenal achievement, marking a historic milestone by attaining the highest number of #1’s, Top 5’s, and Top 10’s on the all-time Mediabase active rock chart. Our congratulations to Shinedown for this remarkable feat. Their success serves as a testament to their exceptional talent and the unwavering support of their fanbase.”
Shinedown is also nominated for several iHeartRadio Music Awards this year, including Rock Artist of the Year and Rock Song of the Year for their previous number one hit, “Dead Don’t Die”. The band’s tour photographer, Sanjay Parikh, is also nominated for Favorite Tour Photographer, a fan-voted category. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, April 1st
Shinedown is one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time, with over 10 million albums sold worldwide, and countless awards and accolades. Their music is known for its powerful lyrics, catchy melodies, and energetic performances. They have also been involved in various charitable and social causes, such as mental health awareness, anti-bullying campaigns, and environmental conservation. Shinedown continues to inspire and entertain millions of fans around the world with their music and message
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