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The 28 most-read artists based in Lexington, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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28 artists are ranked in Lexington. The biggest move was Hookers, up 3 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Chris Stapletoncountry, bluegrass | 81,331 | 0 |
02 | Kevin Richardsonpop | 50,474 | +2 |
03 | Brian Littrellpop, pop rock | 49,875 | 0 |
04 | Tinashealternative r&b, contemporary r&b | 44,050 | -2 |
05 | Richard Hellpunk rock, alternative rock | 15,598 | 0 |
06 | Anne Wilsoncontemporary christian | 9,119 | 0 |
07 | Searowsfolk, indie folk | 3,634 | 0 |
08 | Too Close to Touchpost-hardcore, rock | 2,877 | 0 |
09 | Luke Bellcountry, singer-songwriter | 2,725 | 0 |
10 | Les McCannjazz, soul jazz | 1,913 | 0 |
11 | J.D. Crowebluegrass | 1,643 | +1 |
12 | Tanner Adellfolk | 1,558 | -1 |
13 | Troy Gentrycountry | 594 | +1 |
14 | Ben Solleefolk | 457 | +2 |
15 | Zach Brockjazz fusion | 402 | 0 |
16 | Kent Blazycountry | 395 | +1 |
17 | Julia Perryopera, symphony | 338 | -4 |
18 | Kelly Prattindie rock | 244 | 0 |
19 | Hookershorror punk | 155 | +3 |
20 | Buffy Lawsoncountry | 153 | +1 |
21 | Dan Burleyjazz | 129 | -2 |
22 | Edgar Hayesjazz | 125 | +3 |
23 | Beth Andersonelectronic | 123 | -3 |
24 | Kelly Richeyblues | 95 | 0 |
25 | Manzelfunk, instrumental | 88 | -2 |
26 | Dale Danielcountry | 64 | 0 |
27 | Wishing Chairfolk rock | 55 | 0 |
28 | Will Johnsondixieland, jazz | 14 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.