Prince’s "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry" top Shazam’s 2026 U.S. city music trends.

As of January 8, 2026, Shazam data compiled by Stacker reveals top songs most frequently identified in major U.S. cities, with Prince’s "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry" leading in multiple markets. Taylor Swift’s "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite," along with tracks by David Guetta, Teddy Swims, and Tones And I, ranked highly across cities like Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Corpus Christi. Regional Mexican music, including songs by Fuerza Regida, Peso Pluma, and Daddy Yankee, dominated in Corpus Christi, while country and pop tracks like Ella Langley’s "Choosin' Texas" and Kehlani’s "Folded" gained traction in several metros. Classic rock and contemporary hits by Pixies, Cowboy Junkies, and Benson Boone also showed strong cross-market appeal, indicating widespread listening trends.