Which Classic Love Songs are Streamed the Most on Valentine’s Day?
Pickup the flowers, grab some chocolates, and throw on a few classic love songs. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and each year a set of love-song standards jump up the On-Demand Audio (ODA) streaming ranks in the U.S. as people soundtrack their day.
6 Latin Music Artists Surpassing 1 Billion Streams in the U.S.
In Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Music Report released earlier this month we noted that six Latin music artists achieved 1B+ On-Demand Audio streams in the U.S. last year.
The Growing Streaming Power of Female Artists
Last week, Luminate released our 2023 Year-End Music Report detailing music’s most impactful trends and data with a focus on both the US and Global industry. One of the trends we noted in the report is the growth in streaming share of Female artists in the U.S.
Sneak Peek at Luminate’s ’23 Year-End Report | Sign Up for our live Webinar!
At Luminate our mission is to serve as the authoritative and most trusted source for entertainment data and, with the objectivity and transparency you’ve come to expect from us, we are pleased to present our 2023 Year-End Music Report tomorrow.
2023 Year-End Music Preview
For our 2023 year end wrap-up we’ve identified the top trends that provide a snapshot of where the industry is and where it may be going. In a report that combines both US and Global data along with key consumption and consumer research insights we are pleased to share titles of the first three trends with you now. Look for insights on these trends and others next Wednesday when our Year-End Music Report goes live.
Country, Latin & World Music equal how much of US Audio streaming?
As it stands, the core genres of Country, World Music (which includes K-Pop, Afrobeats, J-Pop and more) and Latin have risen above the rest in terms of year-over-year On-Demand Audio (ODA) streaming growth.
When does “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” actually start?
As temperatures cool and calendar pages turn, many define this period as simply “the most wonderful time of year.” However, is it possible to use music streaming behavior to reveal when this wonderful time of year does indeed start?
Nashville Shines Bright: Will Lainey Wilson Light Up Country Music’s Biggest Night?

Wednesday marks one of the biggest nights of the year for the Country music industry as The 57th Annual CMA Awards broadcasts live from Nashville. In a year when the genre’s leading men have dominated streaming headlines, it’s female powerhouse Lainey Wilson who leads all artists with nine nominations. Lainey’s up for the night’s top awards including Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Growing Global: Unpacking Streaming’s Continued Acceleration in Q3 2023
US chart reporting Week 39 closed on Thursday, September 29, 2023, and with it, three quarters of the year are now in the books. As we hit the home stretch of 2023 (with the busy holiday season remaining) let’s take a look at where we stand in terms of music streaming through three-quarters of the year.
Latin Music and its Impact on Culture and Commerce

Yesterday, Luminate CEO Rob Jonas delivered a new Luminate report focusing on the Latin genre through both a cultural and commercial lens. Covering topics from subgenres to super fans, the report provides insights into the continued spread of Spanish-language music to both Hispanic and non-Hispanic listeners.