The Rise of Spanish Language Music Shifts Industry Landscape Ella Langley and Olivia Dean are leading the pack on Luminate's mid year songs chart, but it's not just their individual success that's noteworthy – it's the genre they represent: Spanish language music.
According to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, nearly one in ten U. S. streams is now in Spanish, while English language consumption has dropped to a new low of 87. 1%.
This trend may seem unsurprising for fans of global pop, but it marks a significant shift for an industry long dominated by American and British artists.