Shakira
Shakira

Colombian sensation Shakira secures the top spot on Google’s 2023 list of the world’s most trending musicians.

Following closely are American artists Jason Aldean, Joe Jonas, Smash Mouth, and Italian star Peppino di Capri, claiming spots 2 through 5.

Gino Paoli, Tom Kaulitz, Kellie Pickler, José Luis Perales, and Anna Oxa round out the prestigious top ten. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift emerges as the songwriter with the highest Google search volume.

In a separate search milestone, Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance stands as the most sought-after live act in Google’s history. Shakira made waves in 2023, first with the viral success of her song about ex-partner Gerard Pique, setting Latin American records on YouTube in January.

Later in the year, the artist faced legal scrutiny, settling a tax fraud case in Spain for €7.5 million (£6.5 million) while maintaining her innocence.