Every state has a favorite music genre. So does every generation. And so does every couple. What’s yours? Wedding celebrations are defined by their music, and your favorite genre influences the entire theme of your wedding.
We ran across an interesting map (above) which shows which music genres are most popular on a state-by-state basis.
You can see that in Tennessee, it’s Indie. In fact, Indie is the most popular genre in eleven states in all. Just so you know, this map is based on live performer’s box office results across America. Results might differ if they were based on streaming data.
PrimeSound released their own analysis of worldwide music consumption last month. According to their data, here are the most popular music genres:
- Pop
- Rock
- Hip-hop/Rap
- Electronic
- Country
- Jazz
- Classical
- R & B/Soul
- Indie/Alternative
- Latin
Most popular music genres 1910-2019
The video above is fascinating. In a dynamic graph, it shows the ebbs and flows of the popularity of various music genres from 1910 up until 2019. In 1911. Opera was the favorite music genre. But by 2019, it didn’t even make the top dozen. By the same token Rap didn’t exist then, now it’s huge.
The popularity of a genre is influenced by listeners’ age. For example, HipHop/Rap tops the charts for 18 to 24 year olds. For 25 to 34 year-olds, it’s pop. But for 35 to 44 year olds, it’s rock. And when you look at Baby Boomers, it’s classic rock, of course.
For men, it’s rock; for women, it’s pop.
We talked to a couple once about their first dance song. He wanted Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.” She wanted a ballad by a French chanteuse. She won. Marriages are based on compromise!
But when it comes to the entire sweep of the music for your wedding celebration, Scott Stevens Entertainment will work with you curating a playlist that concentrates on the music genres you love. Needless to say, it pays to respect the music sensibilities of your guests, too. But this is your party. Cookeville couples trust us to play the perfect music for their celebration on high-end, professional equipment, MCed by DJs who know how to pack a dance floor. Check our availability with one easy click of a button.
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