Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Travis + More: The Most Googled Musicians of 2022
New research has revealed the most Googled musician of 2022 in America, conducted by celebrity news site CelebTattler. The site analyzed Google search data for over 150 of the most…
Dua Lipa attends the Disney+ “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” Yellow Brick Road Event at Dodger Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Travis Scott performs onstage during the “Players Party” co-hosted by Michael Rubin, MLBPA and Fanatics at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Rihanna attends the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022.
Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Fanatics/Jesse Grant/Getty Images for DisneyNew research has revealed the most Googled musician of 2022 in America, conducted by celebrity news site CelebTattler. The site analyzed Google search data for over 150 of the most influential musicians since January 1, 2022 to determine which celebrity was the most talked about of the year. Commenting on the study, a spokesperson for CelebTattler said: “This year has been a fantastic year for music fans across America with record breaking albums and singles coming from the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and more. With the music award season in full swing, it will be interesting to see if the most Googled musicians of the year end up winning the most awards too.”
With no shortage of celebrity drama and world tours in full swing once more, it is of no shock that the top 10 musicians who made the list are those currently on on tour or about to go on tour. See below the top 10 most Googled musicians of 2022:
10. Dua Lipa
Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesDua Lipa rounds out the top ten most Googled musicians list, being Googled 1.44 million times per month on average. Dua Lipa spent the year touring America on her Future Nostalgia tour whilst also collaborating with music legend Elton John.
9. Justin Bieber
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyJustin Bieber has been Googled 1.49 million times per month by Americans this year.
8. Selena Gomez
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesThe eighth most Googled musician of the year is Selena Gomez. Gomez released new music alongside her tell-all documentary 'My Mind and Me' this year, detailing her mental health struggles whilst battling Lupus. She also may have gained new (older) fans thanks to her co-starring role in 'Only Murders In The Building," alongside boomers Steve Martin and Martin Short. Gomez has been Googled 1.51 million times per month this year.
7. Ariana Grande
Robin Marchant/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyAriana Grande has been Googled an average of 1.68 million times per month in 2022.
6. Billie Eilish
Presley Ann/Getty Images for LACMABillie Eilish has been Googled 1.76 million times by Americans each month this year.
5. Rihanna
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesRihanna, who gave birth to her first child this year, was announced as the Superbowl half-time act for 2023. She also recorded her first solo songs in years for the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack. Rihanna has been Googled 1.77 million times per month on average this year in America.
4. Travis Scott
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesTravis Scott ranks fourth with 1.95 million monthly searches to his name, likely as a result of the Astroworld tragedy that made news around the world earlier this year.
3. Kanye West
Jason Davis/Getty Images for DailyWire+Kanye West is the third most Googled musician overall. West has been Googled 2.05 million times per month this year. West hit the headlines this year due to many controversial social media posts, many related to his former wife Kim Kardashian and her recent partner, Pete Davidson. Others were related to his antisemitic comments.
2. Harry Styles
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHarry Styles received the second highest number of Google searches in America throughout 2022. The British born singer and actor found himself at the center of drama during the promotional tour of Olivia Wilde’s 'Don’t Worry Darling.' The star, who is currently on tour, received 2.09 million searches per month from Americans.
1. Taylor Swift
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe study revealed Taylor Swift as the most Googled musician of the year with 2.1 million average searches each month of 2022, in America. Swift recently broke records (and Ticketmaster) after the release of her latest studio album 'Midnights' and the announcement of her Eras tour.
