TopHit.com, with the support of TopHit Spy, begins publishing the 2024 music year-end results for major markets in North America and Europe. Updates on artists popular in the UK, Spain, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania will be available in our upcoming publications on TopHit.com and across our social media platforms.
Today, we present the TOP 10 music stars dominating radio airplay and leading streaming platforms, along with the 10 most notable chart newcomers in the United States for 2024.
Taylor Swift retained her dominance on Spotify but lost the top spot on radio to Morgan Wallen. The most prominent new star on U.S. radio was Sabrina Carpenter, while Chappell Roan made a strong debut on Spotify. The 2024 U.S. YouTube chart showcases stable audience preferences with the highest share of Spanish-speaking viewers.
Artists who achieved consistent success across all music media in 2024 include Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Kendrick Lamar.
The total streams for Spotify’s TOP 200 artists in 2024 are projected to increase by 13.5% year-over-year, surpassing 54 B. Meanwhile, the total streams for YouTube’s TOP 200 artists are
expected to remain unchanged at 65 B.
Updates on artists popular in the UK, Spain, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania will be available in our upcoming publications on TopHit.com and across our social media platforms.
The full rankings of the TOP 200 artists and hits in the United States for 2024 will be published on TopHit.com on December 30, 2024.
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