Answer: Music
Clues: “Sound” and “Harmony”
84% of Americans say listening to music is an important part of their day.
A new poll asked a bunch of questions about how we listen, and what we think about other people’s taste in music. Here are a few quick stats:
1. How often do you listen to music? 55% said an hour a day at least.
2. How do you listen to it? The most popular choices in 2026 are streaming and listening to the radio. 48% listen to music on the radio on a regular basis.
3. What’s your favorite type of music? Classic rock ranked first with 19% of the vote. Then country, pop, hip-hop, metal, R&B and alternative.
4. Which genre do you think best represents America in 2026? Country and hip-hop tied for first. Then it’s pop, classic rock, and R&B.
5. The Grammys are February 1st: Do you think they actually pinpoint the “best” music of the year? Only 14% said yes. 51% said no, and 35% aren’t sure.
6. A.I. music: 20% of us have listened to at least one A.I. song now, and we’re not impressed so far. Only 3% think it’s better than what humans can crank out. 38% think it might get there in the next decade though.
7. How often do you go out and see live music? 21% said at least once a month. Another 23% said at least one concert per year.
(YouGov)