With the release of Taylor Swift's new album, we've revealed which of her albums reign supreme in each state.
Swifties call Taylor’s albums “eras” because each era represents a distinct artistic period with a unique sound, visuals, and themes. Fans love to analyze the eras and participate in the experience, making it more than just the music.
With the excitement around Taylor Swift’s recent album/era release still buzzing, online slots site Betway were curious to see how it stacks up against her other masterpieces. But beyond the newest release, we wondered which Taylor Swift album reigns supreme in each state.
Well, wonder no more! We’ve analyzed annual Google search data to uncover the most-searched Taylor Swift era across the United States.
The data reveals a clear divide in preferences between regions, with certain areas favoring Taylor Swift’s earlier albums while others lean towards her more recent releases. Intriguingly, states with a strong country music scene like Tennessee and Georgia buck the trend, with her latest album and the Taylor Swift (2006) album being the most-searched albums respectively.
Given Taylor Swift’s connection to Pennsylvania, it’s intriguing that her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (2024), is the most searched there, indicating strong support and interest from her hometown audience for her latest musical endeavors. Similarly, Ohio, Travis Kelce’s home state, shows a preference for “The Tortured Poets Department,” suggesting a diverse fanbase with varied musical tastes.
In fact, Taylor Swift’s Latest Album (“The Tortured Poets Department”): Among the states analyzed, “The Tortured Poets Department” emerges as the favorite in 15 states, indicating a significant level of interest and resonance with the artist’s latest musical offering.
Coastal states (California and New York) display a preference for “Lover,” showcasing the album’s broad appeal and popularity among diverse audiences. The Southern states like Texas and Georgia, show a preference for “The Tortured Poets Department,” indicating the album’s quick rise to popularity with audiences in this region. Midwestern States (Illinois and Michigan): States like Illinois and Michigan favor “The Tortured Poets Department,” suggesting a consistent preference for Taylor Swift’s latest work across the Midwest.
The data for all the states is as follows:
CANADA’S MOST SEARCHED TAYLOR SWIFT ERA
City | Most Searched Era |
Toronto | 1989 |
Ottawa | Lover |
Calgary | Folklore |
Montreal | the Tortured Poets department |
Vancouver | the Tortured Poets department |
Quebec City | the Tortured Poets department |
With an average yearly Google search volume of 83.3 for all of Taylor Swift’s album across the country it’s evident that there’s a significant Swifties fanbase in Canada.
Toronto, which has the most Google searches for the ‘1989’ album out of the selected Canadian cities, has the 2014 album in first place. Montreal, Vancouver, and Quebec City are all in agreement that Taylor’s latest album is the best of all time.
Swifties in Ottawa still can’t get over Taylor’s 2019 ‘’Lover’’ album with 450 average Google search volume whereas Calgary fans are dedicated to the Folklore era, followed by her latest album.
The data underscores Taylor Swift’s ability to attract a diverse fanbase, with her music resonating across different regions, demographics, and eras.
Methodology:
Google Keyword Planner was used and is based on the search volume data from the past 12 months.
All data is correct as of 29.4.2024
