Joe Keery Dethrones Taylor Swift on Spotify Charts: The Impact of 'Stranger Things' on Music
NFL fans were abuzz with reactions to Taylor Swift losing her top spot on the Spotify charts to actor Joe Keery, known for his role as Steve Harrington on the popular show "Stranger Things." Swift's song "The Fate of Ophelia" had dominated the charts for 78 days until Keery's song "End of Beginning" surged in popularity following the series finale of "Stranger Things." Social media was flooded with mixed reactions, with some fans questioning Swift's success and others acknowledging the influence of the hit show. Keery, speaking on "The Spout Podcast" in 2024, shared that Swift had praised his song, which eventually ended her reign on Spotify. Despite Swift's history of hits, this time she couldn't compete with the success of "Stranger Things."