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Modern country pop

Most popular artists in Modern country pop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre modern country pop by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
25,915,763
1,008,777
2
10,650,545
1,191,029
3
Avery Anna
9,025,085
168,374
4
2,847,278
238,284
5
1,681,496
88,718
6
1,249,804
113,763
7
Julia Cole
1,186,915
143,427
8
Alexandra Kay
896,797
292,443
9
817,368
95,767
10
799,844
147,640
11
Karley Scott Collins
745,861
54,788
12
Kelsey Hart
733,945
55,558
13
Erin Kinsey
705,928
166,410
14
646,711
78,070
15
Eddie And The Getaway
592,549
79,047
16
Adam Doleac
558,108
82,535
17
David J
531,741
91,035
18
Chase McDaniel
528,590
160,272
19
Brian Kelley
464,441
43,109
20
Lily Rose
459,463
116,409
21
Carter Faith
420,301
38,687
22
Kaylee Rose
414,707
77,574
23
396,239
36,515
24
Sophia Scott
383,433
77,459
25
Mackenzie Carpenter
351,670
18,686
26
Tigirlily Gold
334,113
43,968
27
Sammy Arriaga
331,964
79,849
28
Canaan Cox
329,336
54,710
29
Greylan James
317,755
28,503
30
Ryan Waters Band
311,723
87,393
31
Brandon Davis
297,971
92,084
32
Trevor Martin
294,442
20,884
33
Kyle Clark
292,258
33,391
34
Abbey Cone
269,284
10,694
35
Lauren Watkins
249,207
25,611
36
Kelsey Lamb
224,178
39,241
37
199,726
48,774
38
Bryan Andrews
179,181
92,252
39
Ty March.
178,987
27,723
40
Robyn Ottolini
167,059
40,877
41
Austin Michael
167,021
14,741
42
Roman Alexander
154,897
31,475
43
Todd Cameron
120,170
33,123
44
Dylan Wolfe
115,499
52,841
45
Taylor Edwards
107,286
19,935
46
Madeline Edwards
100,308
19,028
47
Callista Clark
94,083
18,468
48
Britnee Kellogg
94,077
45,432
49
Mason Horne
90,644
19,544
50
MaRynn Taylor
87,061
10,826
51
Justin Holmes
83,444
10,723
52
Clayton Shay
78,244
10,604
53
Chris Moreno
77,680
24,412
54
Jaden Hamilton
70,418
22,541
55
Brian Fuller
57,462
9,785
56
Chris Ruediger
55,607
26,339
57
FINMAR
49,518
11,794
58
Tyler Chambers
34,650
11,467
59
Kat & Alex
33,628
27,252
60
Peytan Porter
31,025
10,963
61
Zack Dyer
20,549
2,077
62
Griffen Palmer
20,034
4,715
63
Johnny Dailey
17,065
5,510
64
Pierre Alexander
13,864
2,791
65
After Midtown
6,437
5,681
66
Ace A Millie
1,864
1,673

Some info about modern country pop

Modern country pop, a vibrant fusion of traditional country music elements with pop sensibilities, represents a dynamic and widely appealing genre in today's music landscape. Rooted in the heartland themes and acoustic sounds of classic country, this genre stretches the boundaries by incorporating pop-style production, catchy hooks, and a broader, more polished vocal presentation. The result is a sound that's both universally relatable and distinctly American, a bridge between heart-wrenching ballads and upbeat tracks that can dominate mainstream radio charts.

The genesis of modern country pop can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s when artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers began to blend traditional country music with pop elements, achieving massive commercial success. This trend continued and evolved through the 1990s with artists such as Shania Twain and Garth Brooks, who not only embraced pop elements in their productions but also achieved unprecedented international acclaim, thereby setting the stage for the next generations.

Entering the 2000s, the genre saw a significant transformation as artists like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood emerged. Swift, in particular, played a pivotal role in reshaping the genre. Her early albums, such as "Fearless" and "Speak Now," were crafted with a perfect mix of country sincerity and pop glitter, helping to attract a younger audience to the genre. Carrie Underwood, with her powerful vocals and emotive songs, continued to endear the genre to fans of traditional country music while appealing to pop audiences.

Today, modern country pop thrives with artists like Kacey Musgraves, who brings a unique blend of minimalist country and pop with thoughtful, emotionally complex lyrics. Sam Hunt, another prominent figure in the genre, uses elements from R&B and hip-hop, illustrating the genre’s versatility and its ability to adapt to contemporary trends. Artists like Dan + Shay and Florida Georgia Line have also been significant, often collaborating with musicians from other genres to create hits that appeal to a broad audience, further blurring the lines between country and pop music.

Geographically, while modern country pop is most popular in the United States, particularly in the Southern and Midwestern regions, its appeal has spread globally. Countries like Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe have embraced the genre, resonating particularly well in areas with strong cultural ties to traditional country music values such as family, love, and simple life pleasures.

The allure of modern country pop also lies in its live performances, characterized by a mix of intimate acoustic sets and high-energy spectacles with elaborate staging and visual effects typical of pop concerts. This blend of performance styles has made country music festivals and concerts hugely popular, drawing diverse crowds who are united in their love for storytelling infused with catchy rhythms and relatable themes.

In its essence, modern country pop is more than just a musical genre; it’s a cultural phenomenon that continues to tell the American story while simultaneously adapting to the broader, global narrative. It invites listeners from all walks of life to find something relatable—be it the melody, the lyrics, or just the sheer joy of the music itself. This universal appeal ensures that modern country pop will remain a significant force in the music industry for years to come.