The Luminate Index

Only from Luminate, this index incorporates proprietary audience data, social media data and the same, exclusive Luminate data that powers the Billboard charts, then renders a ranking of today’s most influential talent.

Far more than a popularity contest, the Luminate Index incorporates both commercial success factors and first-party behavioral and attitudinal data that indicate each individual’s impact on consumers and their potential impact on consumer brands.

Top 10

Rank

Artist

Index

1

Lady Gaga

100

2

Bruno Mars

100

3

Elton John

96

4

Adele

96

5

Ariana Grande

95

6

Rihanna

94

7

Shakira

94

8

Eminem

94

9

Taylor Swift

92

10

Snoop Dogg

92

Source: Luminate Artist & Genre Tracker Q2 2025, Music Consumption and Social Data

What is the Luminate Index?

The Luminate Index is a composite metric meant to provide labels, brands and agencies an understanding of the depth, breadth and affinity of an artist’s fandom among U.S. consumers. The five unique components below each contribute to the composite score.

Score composition by individual component: Streaming: 30%. Social Media Footprint: 15%. Awareness: 25%. Public Perception: 15%. Fan Engagement: 15%. Awareness, Public Perception, and Fan Engagement are survey-based components.

Go Beyond the Index

The Luminate Insights group also offers artist evaluations, analysis and consultation packages that go beyond the index. Speak to one of our analysts to get a deep dive on data that is relevant to your brand.

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