From the Grammys to Global Searches
As 2024 draws to a close, Google’s “Year in Search 2024” highlights the top trending searches that defined the year, from global sporting events to viral internet sensations that captured our collective imagination.
One standout moment came early in the year when Tracy Chapman delivered a surprise performance at the Grammy Awards alongside Luke Combs. Their powerful duet of Fast Car left an indelible mark, propelling the song into the top 10 searches in the USA (#5 for the duet) and Canada (#9 for Chapman’s classic solo version).
Chapman’s influence extended beyond the song, ranking her as the 10th most searched musician in the USA, 7th in Canada, and 8th globally.
Top trending globally and regionally
Musicians
•#8 Globally
•#10 USA
•#7 Canada
Songs
•Fast Car – Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs – #5 USA
•Fast Car – Tracy Chapman – #9 Canada
Performance
•Tracy Chapman – Grammys – #10 USA
•#8 Globally
•#10 USA
•#7 Canada
Songs
•Fast Car – Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs – #5 USA
•Fast Car – Tracy Chapman – #9 Canada
Performance
•Tracy Chapman – Grammys – #10 USA
