Country music has been on a steady rise for the past several years, but in 2024, the genre soared to heights that would have been unimaginable less than a decade ago. For starters, strict definitions ...

More music, more listeners, no problems. The global music industry hit 4.8 trillion streams in 2024, a new single-year record, Luminate’s 2024 Year-End Report found. That’s up 14% from 2023, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Bon Jovi have scored more hits on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay ...

Ever wondered why you hear the same type of music blaring from every radio station, streaming playlist, and viral video? Why some genres seem to have a permanent seat at the top while others struggle ...

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has published its year-end charts for 2024! Because the yearly charts are based on accumulated weekly data since the beginning of January 2024, songs and ...

2024 proved another milestone year for UK recorded music, with BPI analysis based on Official Charts data revealing new heights for streaming, record-breaking success for women and a return to growth ...

The music in 2024 saw industry heavyweights moving with breakout stars, expanding the music scene in ways we hadn’t seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. Stabilized in a booming concert economy, streaming ...