Leading musicians in the U.S. Q3 2022, by popularity
According to a survey conducted in the third quarter of 2022, the all-time most popular music artist in the United States was Dolly Parton, with 78 percent of U.S. adults saying they had a positive opinion of the country icon. The "Jolene" hitmaker was followed by soul icon Aretha Franklin, with 76 percent of Americans favoring her, while vocal virtuoso Stevie Wonder rounded out the top three with 75 percent.