Guinness World Records has published a ranking of the top six musicians, determined by their monthly listeners and streams on Spotify. Check out the article to discover who is featured on the list.
The music business is among the most widely recognized industries globally and musicians rank as some of the most highly followed public personalities worldwide. According to Guinness World Records, the top six most famous musicians have been identified based on their monthly listeners and streams on Spotify. If you want to know which artists made it to the list, keep reading, from Taylor Swift to Shakira.
Who Else is on the List of Most Popular Musicians?
6. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, an English musician, and songwriter secured the sixth position in this ranking with 77.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The 32-year-old artist has delivered several chart-topping songs, such as “Shape Of You” and “Perfect,” and has received numerous accolades, including four Grammys and five Brit Awards.
5. Rihanna
Rihanna, a singer from Barbados, has been ranked fifth on the list, with a total of 78.5 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform. The 35-year-old artist is a top-selling musician, known for her hit songs “Rude Boy,” “What’s Your Name,” and “We Found Love.” Her most recent studio album was released in 2016, and she has been honored with various awards, including nine Grammys, twelve Billboard Music Awards, thirteen American Music Awards, and eight People’s Choice Awards.
4. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, an American musician, and vocalist, secured the fourth position on the ranking, with a total of 80.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Widely acclaimed by critics and beloved by the masses, the 33-year-old artist has delivered numerous chart-topping hits, such as “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” and “Shake It Off.” Swift holds the distinction of being the only artist with five albums that have sold over one million copies in the US during their opening week, and has received numerous awards, including twelve Grammys, one Emmy, forty American Music Awards, twenty-nine Billboard Music Awards, and fourteen MTV Video Music Awards.
3. Shakira
Shakira, a singer from Colombia, secured the third spot on the list with a total of 81.6 million monthly listeners on the music app. Known as the queen of Latin music, the 46-year-old artist has delivered iconic hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Waka Waka,” and “Whenever Wherever.” Shakira is the highest-selling female Latin artist ever and has received numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus, an American musician, secured the second spot on the ranking, with a total of 82.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The 30-year-old artist was previously a Disney star and has delivered hits such as “Party In The USA,” “Wrecking Ball,” and “Flowers.” Cyrus has been honored with numerous awards, including nineteen Teen Choice Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and one People’s Choice Award.
1. The Weeknd
The Weeknd, a Canadian singer, has claimed the top spot on the list, solidifying himself as the most popular musician, with a whopping 111.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The 33-year-old artist is the first to reach the 100 million monthly listeners milestone on Spotify and has delivered hits such as “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy.” In the past, he broke records for having the most streamed album on Spotify in 2015, as well as the most consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 by a solo male artist.