Every day, Shazam gets millions of requests from users around the world who are curious about the artist behind a song. These requests come from all over—TikTok videos, car commercials, overhearing something in the wild—which makes it a powerful tool for predicting tomorrow’s heavy hitters. For 2026, we’ve assembled a playlist featuring over 60 artists—based on Shazam data and reviewed by our editors—that are poised to have a breakthrough year. From K-pop group CORTIS to Alabama country crooner Kashus Culpepper to Irish rock band Florence Road, it’s a remarkably diverse group of artists hailing from all corners of the globe. Have a listen and add the ones you love to your library before the world catches on.