George Michael is crowned Magic Radio's Idol

You voted in your thousands, and we are excited to reveal that pop icon George Michael was crowned the winner of the inaugural Magic Radio Idols countdown.

Just before 5pm on Easter Monday Nick Snaith revealed live on air that you had chosen the Carless Whisper singer as your ultimate music superstar with British rock band Queen finishing in second place, pop group Take That taking the third spot, solo superstar Ed Sheeran in fourth and top female of the chart Whitney Houston in fifth.

The full 100 countdown was revealed across the day on Easter Monday but if you missed any of the chart you can see the full countdown below or listen again on Rayo.

Number 1 – George Michael

As a musician George Michael achieved immense success across the world since first entering the charts in 1982 with Wham! Rap (Enjoy What You Do)’, He sold over 120 million albums, received a Grammy for his first solo album Faith in 1987 and went on to release a series of multimillion-selling albums winning many more awards throughout his career. Known for his talented songwriting, beautiful vocals and creative performances George Michael is a true Magic Radio Idol.

“George’s music meant absolutely everything to him” said Wham! member Shirlie Kemp whilst speaking to Magic Radio about the countdown “and I can tell you now he will be smiling down at this. He never wants to be forgotten so keep listening to his music. He really is an idol.”

Number 2 – Queen

Formed in 1970 British rock band Queen was made up of vocalist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon. The band created some of the most anthemic songs which are still played today, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust and Under Pressure. With record sales of over 250 million they are one of the world’s best selling music artists.

Number 3 – Take That

A boyband that became a pop phenomenon Take That currently consists of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald but originally included Robbie Williams and Jason Orange when they shot to stardom in the 90’s. Hailing from Manchester Take That have had 12 number one singles in the UK and 9 number one albums as well as winning 8 BRIT Awards.

Number 4 – Ed Sheeran

With over 200 million records sold worldwide and two albums in the UK’s best-selling albums of all time list, Ed Sheeran is somewhat of a global icon. His 2017 singles Shape of You and Castle on the Hill broke records in a number of countries by debuting as the top two positions in the chart at the same time and in the same year he was crowned the world's best-selling artist. Ed has also taken on a number of acting roles including starring in Game of Thrones, Bridget Jones Baby and Yesterday.

Number 5 – Whitney Houston

Known as ‘the voice’ American singer and actress Whitney Houston is one of the most awarded performers of all time renowned for her iconic vocal delivery. Her first album Whitney Houston remains the best-selling debut album by a solo artist whilst her second album also created history by making her the first woman to debut atop the US and UK charts. Her songs ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’ are among some of the best-selling singles ever.

Number 6 - Elton John

Number 7 - Celine Dion

Number 8 - Madonna

Number 9 - Michael Jackson

Number 10 - Fleetwood Mac

Number 11 - Phil Collins

Number 12 – Cher

Number 13 – Amy Winehouse

Number 14 – Robbie Williams

Number 15 – P!nk

Number 16 – Adele

Number 17 – Kylie

Number 18 – Coldplay

Number 19 – Taylor Swift

Number 20 - Bon Jovi

Number 21 – Prince

Number 22 – Lionel Richie

Number 23 – Lewis Capaldi

Number 24 – Tina Turner

Number 25 – Shania Twain

Number 26 – Westlife

Number 27 – Stevie Wonder

Number 28 – Bruce Springsteen

Number 29 – U2

Number 30 – Duran Duran

Number 31 – Wham!

Number 32 – Luther Vandross

Number 33 – Simply Red

Number 34 – Lady Gaga

Number 35 – Pet Shop Boys

Number 36 – Kate Bush

Number 37 – Bryan Adams

Number 38 – Billy Joel

Number 39 – Michael Buble

Number 40 – Spice Girls

Number 41 – R.E.M

Number 42 – Ronan Keating

Number 43 – George Ezra

Number 44 – Rick Astley

Number 45 – James Arthur

Number 46 – UB40

Number 47 – Boyzone

Number 48 – Stereophonics

Number 49 – Mariah Carey

Number 50 – Beautiful South

Number 51 – Florence and the Machine

Number 52 – Marvin Gaye

Number 53 – Backstreet Boys

Number 54 – Harry Styles

Number 55 – Erasure

Number 56 – Alanis Morissette

Number 57 – A-Ha

Number 58 – Bruno Mars

Number 59 – David Bowie

Number 60 – Diana Ross

Number 61 – Kings of Leon

Number 62 – The Script

Number 63 – Annie Lennox

Number 64 – Tracy Chapman

Number 65 – Olly Murs

Number 66 – Tears for Fears

Number 67 – The Weeknd

Number 68 – Beyonce

Number 69 – Police

Number 70 – Maroon 5

Number 71 – George Benson

Number 72 – Steps

Number 73 – Billy Ocean

Number 74 – Human League

Number 75 – Miley Cyrus

Number 76 – Spandau Ballet

Number 77 – Elvis Presley

Number 78 – Roxette

Number 79 – Savage Garden

Number 80 – Snow Patrol

Number 81 – Wet Wet Wet

Number 82 – ABBA

Number 83 – Rihanna

Number 84 – Rag N Bone Man

Number 85 – Foreigner

Number 86 – Texas

Number 87 – Sam Smith

Number 88 – Kelly Clarkson

Number 89 – The Beatles

Number 90 – Sade

Number 91 – James Blunt

Number 92 - Hozier

Number 93 – Go West

Number 94 – Meatloaf

Number 95 – The Corrs

Number 96 – Avril Lavigne

Number 97 – Gabrielle

Number 98 – Culture Club

Number 99 – Keane

Number 100 – Katy Perry