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The 50 most-read Washingtonian artists, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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200 artists are ranked in Washington, D.C.. The biggest move was Jacqueline Emerson, up 23 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Marvin Gayesoul, funk | 109,325 | +1 |
02 | Henry Rollinsspoken word, alternative metal | 78,929 | -1 |
03 | Bridgit Mendlerpop, soul | 77,846 | 0 |
04 | Peter Torkrock | 39,855 | 0 |
05 | Fugazipost-hardcore, alternative rock | 33,770 | +1 |
06 | Duke Ellingtonjazz, big band | 33,769 | -1 |
07 | JC Chasezelectropop, pop | 29,927 | 0 |
08 | Eva Cassidyfolk, blues | 28,332 | 0 |
09 | Mýasoul | 26,557 | 0 |
10 | Tim Buckleyavant-folk, folk | 24,488 | 0 |
11 | Ian MacKayepunk, rock | 23,457 | 0 |
12 | Ginuwiner&b, soul | 21,833 | +1 |
13 | Jeff “Skunk” Baxterrock | 20,062 | +1 |
14 | Michael Taitcontemporary christian | 20,036 | +4 |
15 | Bad Brainshardcore punk, punk | 19,187 | -3 |
16 | Kelelaalternative r&b, grime | 16,717 | +1 |
17 | Minor Threathardcore punk, drinking song | 16,352 | -2 |
18 | Nona Gayecontemporary r&b | 15,779 | -2 |
19 | Jorma Kaukonenfolk, rock | 14,770 | 0 |
20 | Walehip hop, east coast hip hop | 13,478 | +1 |
21 | Kenny Lattimorecontemporary r&b, gospel | 13,433 | +6 |
22 | Marty Friedmaninstrumental rock, metal | 12,829 | 0 |
23 | John Philip Sousamarch, modern classical | 12,769 | -3 |
24 | Peripheryprogressive metal, djent | 12,399 | +1 |
25 | Ari Lennoxr&b | 10,417 | +19 |
26 | Thievery Corporationtrip hop, downtempo | 9,959 | -3 |
27 | Martin O’Malleyceltic | 9,920 | +4 |
28 | Johnny Gillnew jack swing, contemporary r&b | 9,657 | 0 |
29 | Vertical Horizonalternative rock, pop rock | 9,145 | -3 |
30 | Chita Riveramusical | 8,919 | -1 |
31 | Jack Casadyrock | 8,858 | +3 |
32 | Baby Roser&b, soul | 8,611 | +10 |
33 | Darkest Hourmelodic metalcore, melodic death metal | 8,212 | +12 |
34 | Animals as Leadersprogressive metal, djent | 8,130 | -2 |
35 | Rostampop | 7,623 | -11 |
36 | John Faheyavant-folk, american primitive guitar | 7,618 | -1 |
37 | Jacqueline Emersonpop | 7,554 | +23 |
38 | Guy Picciottorock | 7,292 | -5 |
39 | Amii Stewartdisco, pop | 6,988 | +12 |
40 | billy woodsabstract hip hop, hip hop | 6,896 | -2 |
41 | Peaches & Herbdisco | 6,837 | 0 |
42 | Tosin Abasimetal | 6,499 | -5 |
43 | Rites of Springemo, emocore | 6,406 | -3 |
44 | Rob Cavallopunk rock | 6,261 | -8 |
45 | Country Joe McDonaldcontemporary folk, folk | 6,147 | -6 |
46 | Stacy Lattisawr&b | 5,776 | +2 |
47 | Oteil Burbridgerock | 5,742 | +7 |
48 | Mike Malininalternative rock | 5,643 | -5 |
49 | Angelglam rock, progressive rock | 4,846 | +13 |
50 | CJ Snarerock | 4,580 | -1 |
155 | Terry Bladeamericana, alternative folk | 524 | +36 |
160 | Destructoelectronic | 481 | +36 |
138 | Elliot Levinefunk | 693 | +29 |
105 | Jukebox the Ghostindie pop, indie rock | 1,334 | +23 |
91 | Punky Meadowshard rock | 1,591 | +22 |
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 October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.