Billboard’s Top 100 Artists of 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, Billboard.com once again publishes their Top 100 Lists of 2014. They have Top 100 lists for nearly every facet of musical interest including; Top Artists, Top New Artists, Top Artists – Duo/Group, Top Artist – Female/Male, Hot 100 Songs, Hot 100 Artists (how this is different from Top Artists is a little beyond me), Top Albums, Radio Songs, Comedy, Kids, Hip Hop, Rap, Country etc, etc, etc
According to Billboard, the top 20 Artists of 2014 were the following acts. Billboard calculates these lists by taking into account radio airplay impressions, sales data, streaming data, social 50 activity and box score. I have to say, there’s no real big surprises on the list. They all seem to line up with the ticket sales we’ve seen. One Direction is HUGE, HUGE, HUGE and will be expected to have another massive year next year. Obviously the list is dominated by the Pop Stars, but I’m pleased to see some country, R&B and rock represented a little.
- One Direction
- Katy Perry
- Beyonce
- Taylor Swift
- Justin Timberlake
- Iggy Azalea
- Ariana Grande
- Miley Cyrus
- Pharrell Williams
- Eminem
- Lorde
- Luke Bryan
- Sam Smith
- John Legend
- OneRepublic
- Drake
- Jason Derulo
- Justin Bieber
- Imagine Dragons
- Florida Georgia Line
Click here for more Billboard Top 100 Lists of 2014.
