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According to a survey from March 2023 among U.S. Taylor Swift fans, also called 'Swifties', the largest share of Swift fans were white, namely ** percent. Another ** percent were Black while only **** percent were Asian. In 2023, Swift announced her first tour in years, called 'Era', which already caused chaos when her significant fan base tried to purchase tickets for the long anticipated concerts.

According to the results of a survey conducted in the United States in October 2023, about ** percent of respondents aged 30 to 44 years old stated that they considered themselves Taylor Swift fans. More than one in ** survey respondents aged 65 years or older stated the same. The phenomenon of Taylor Swift Since her first album in 2006, Taylor Swift has managed to build a global brand around her music. According to an analysis from 2023, she officially became a billionaire after making approximately *** million U.S. dollars through ticket sales and merchandise. Another main component of her income is the release and re-release of her music. However, 2023 seemed to be the year of Taylor Swift in other regards as well. Her Eras Tour, which she launched in March, grossed over *********** U.S. dollars, becoming the highest grossing tour of all time. Additionally, it is estimated that Swift even boosted the U.S. economy with her tour, by *** billion U.S. dollar Yet, she did not stop there, turning her tour into a concert film, which quickly became the most successful concert film in history. By the end of the year, she was Spotify’s most streamed artist globally and subsequently Time Magazine named her “Person of the Year.”

According to a survey from March 2023 among U.S. Taylor Swift fans, also called 'Swifties', the largest share of Swift fans were in support of the Democratic party, namely ** percent. In comparison, only ** percent stated that they were in support of the Republican party. While Swift has stayed apolitical for the majority of her career, in recent years she has come out in support of the Democratic party, speaking out against former president Trump before the 2018 U.S. congress elections.

Taylor Swift is without a doubt one of the most famous and popular popstars of our times. According to a survey from March 2023 among U.S. Taylor Swift fans, ** percent of fans were male while the share of female fans was marginally higher. In 2023, Swift announced her first tour in years, called "Era," which already caused chaos when her significant fan base tried to purchase tickets for the long anticipated concerts.

According to the results of a survey conducted in October 2023 in the United States, about ** percent of female respondents stated that they considered themselves Taylor Swift fans. About ** percent of men taking part in the survey said the same.

The statistic provides data on favorite music genres among consumers in the United States as of July 2018, sorted by age group. According to the source, 52 percent of respondents aged 16 to 19 years old stated that pop music was their favorite music genre, compared to 19 percent of respondents aged 65 or above. Country music in the United States – additional information

In 2012, country music topped the list; 27.6 percent of respondents picked it among their three favorite genres. A year earlier, the result was one percent lower, which allowed classic rock to take the lead. The figures show, however, the genre’s popularity across the United States is unshakeable and it has also been spreading abroad. This could be demonstrated by the international success of (among others) Shania Twain or the second place the Dutch country duo “The Common Linnets” received in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, singing “Calm after the storm.”

The genre is also widely popular among American teenagers, earning the second place and 15.3 percent of votes in a survey in August 2012. The first place and more than 18 percent of votes was awarded to pop music, rock scored 13.1 percent and landed in fourth place. Interestingly, Christian music made it to top five with nine percent of votes. The younger generation is also widely represented among country music performers with such prominent names as Taylor Swift (born in 1989), who was the highest paid musician in 2015, and Hunter Hayes (born in 1991).

Country music is also able to attract crowds (and large sums of money) to live performances. Luke Bryan’s tour was the most successful tour in North America in 2016 based on ticket sales as almost 1.43 million tickets were sold for his shows. Fellow country singer, Garth Brooks, came second on the list, selling 1.4 million tickets for his tour in North America in 2016.

In 2024, the top-selling vinyl album in the United States was Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department with *** million vinyl albums sold. **** of the top 10 selling vinyl albums were released by Swift in 2024. Also, her albums sold over *** million copies on vinyl in the same year, which is the most of any artist. Recent data shows that vinyl record sales in the U.S. have been experiencing a period of constant growth since 2007, and such albums are not reserved only for older, more established artists. Vinyl is back Out of the few physical formats, vinyl is going through a resurgence. The phenomenon of nostalgia, returning to tangible products and vintage vibes is driving the revival of vinyl records. The main reasons for buying vinyl are building a collection, ownership of physical music, and the ritual of playing the record, so the trend is based in lifestyle choices. The numbers show that sales of vinyl are constantly growing, having reached more than ** million units in 2023 in the United Sates alone. This format is actually on of few in recorded music that shows positive growth throughout the past years, in 2023 reaching **** percent. Taylor Swift leading music consumption The artist's debut album “Taylor Swift” was grounded in country music, but her switch to pop music thereafter led to a significant fanbase - so-called Swifties - and generated substantial media interest. However, according to a study from 2023, her most popular albums are later releases, namely the albums 1989 and Fearless. As of 2024, she has released ** studio albums in total, while also re-recording * of her albums after the rights to her music were bought by music producer Scooter Brown. As a result of her endeavors in this area, Swift became an advocate for female empowerment and an inspiration for musicians who seek greater ownership of their work.

The most successful music streaming service in the United States was Apple Music as of September, with the most up to date information showing that 49.5 million users accessed the platform each month. Spotify closely followed, with a similarly impressive 47.7 million monthly users.

What is a music streaming service?

Music streaming services provide their users with a database compiled of songs, playlists, albums and videos, where content can be accessed online, downloaded, shared, bookmarked and organized.

The music streaming business is huge, and has sometimes been lauded as the savior of the music industry. The biggest two services are in constant competition for the monopoly of the market. Apple Music was launched in 2015, whereas Spotify has been around since 2008. Other popular streaming services include Deezer, SoundCloud and iHeartRadio.

Do artists make a lot of money from streaming services? 

In short, unfortunately not. Both Apple Music and Spotify have been frequently criticized for the tiny royalty payments they offer artists. Particularly for emerging talent, streaming services are far from a lucrative source of income. Bigger, established stars like Taylor Swift are more likely to regularly make a good amount of money this way. But either way, a track needs to go viral or be streamed several million times before it earns any real cash.

Jay Chou was the best-selling music artist in China. As of April 2, 2024, the Taiwanese superstar recorded about 321.6 million yuan in sales revenue across all main music platforms in China. The Chinese singer Xiao Zhan, a member of the idol boy band ININE, ranked sixth with only one single released in April 2020. The two big names and their musical mastery Jay Chou and JJ Lin are the highly influential Asian figures in the Chinese music industry. The former has garnered a massive fan base due to his exceptional ability to compose and produce music that seamlessly blends elements of rock, R&B, and pop. Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin, renowned for his powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads, has captivated millions of listeners with his emotional and relatable music. Both artists have two hits on the all-time online top ten best-selling music singles in China. Swiftonomics in China The story-driven songwriting style of Taylor Swift, catchy pop tunes, and relatable lyrics make her the most loved Western music figure in China. The “Queen of Pop” has the highest-selling English music albums in the country. This accomplishment can be attributed to her active presence on social media platforms and celebrity endorsements in China, which allows her to directly connect with her local fans.

According to a study from the third quarter of 2024, the most famous music artist of all times in the United Kingdom were Justin Bieber, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears, as well as ABBA with 99 percent of respondents stating that they had heard of the artists. In second place came Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, the Sprice Girls and others. From Adele to Elton John The British singer Adele has finally started her long-awaited Las Vegas residency at the end of 2022, which had been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So far, her show has been critically acclaimed and will undoubtedly add to her fame. At the same time, Elton John, who has been an established superstar since his breakthrough in the 1970s, has recently gained fame among a younger audience by successfully teaming up with popular, young stars such as Dua Lipa, with their song Cold Heart reaching number one in the UK charts as well as number seven in the United States. Around the same time, the biopic Rocketman, in which Taron Egerton plays Elton John, showing John’s youth and his beginnings in the music industry, hit the cinemas. The movie was not only a commercial success but also won several awards, i.e. two Golden Globes for best actor in a comedy/ musical as well as best song. The music industry in the United Kingdom Overall, the music market in the United Kingdom is the biggest in Europe. The revenue generated through music streaming in the UK is estimated to have reached 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. Especially music streaming is increasingly popular, reaching a user penetration of 33.7 percent in the same year. The country has traditionally had a rich music scene with superstars and famous bands, ranging from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, or Oasis to current megastars such as Ed Sheeran or Harry Styles, emerging from the British Isles.