Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl Spurs 2025 U.S. Music Sales Record

U.S. music industry revenue rose 3% in 2025 to a record $11.54 billion, helped by blockbuster releases such as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl and a rebound in vinyl, which topped $1 billion for the first time since 1983; streaming accounted for about 82% of revenue at $9.5 billion, with premium subscriptions driving most of that, while the industry continues to lean on touring, merch and licensing as part of a broader shift in its business model.