Newer artists are breaking through, genre lines are increasingly blurred, and solo performers are taking center stage in the latest report from Xperi, measuring songs listened to over radio and streamed through digital providers over car stereos in Q4 2024.
Xperi has released its list of the most listened-to songs in vehicles in the US, UK, and globally, based on data from the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal.
The report highlights several key trends shaping in-car music preferences. Genre diversity remained strong throughout the year, with no single style dominating the charts. Solo artists continued to outperform bands, with no groups appearing in the top five rankings.
For the full year, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” ranked as the most listened-to song in the U.S. and globally. Other top songs included Shaboozey’s “Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” both of which had strong multi-quarter performances.
With the rise of newer artists like Carpenter and Swims, established stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé saw more sporadic appearances. Additionally, genre-blending continued to rise, with artists such as Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Tracy Chapman crossing into country music. In Q4 2024, Shaboozey’s “Bar Song (Tipsy)” topped both the UK and global charts, while Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” secured the second spot in the UK, and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” ranked second in the US and globally.
Many of these top tracks also received 2025 Grammy nominations, including Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” and Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” which returned to the top five after briefly dropping off in Q3. The final quarter of 2024 also saw a resurgence of major artists such as Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga.
Xperi Senior Vice President of Broadcast Joe D’Angelo emphasized the value of in-car listening data for broadcasters, stating, “The full range of in-car listening data can be a game-changer for broadcasters with its window into real-time listening patterns, duration, and station switching behavior. It can help broadcasters better understand their listeners’ true preferences during their daily commutes and road trips, enabling them to optimize programming schedules, refine their content mix, and deliver more engaging experiences that keep listeners tuned in longer.”
