Michigan's Musical Melodies: Taylor Swift's 'Wood' and More Top Searches in 2025
Taylor Swift's song "Wood" from her 12th studio album was one of the most searched songs in Michigan in 2025. Google's Year in Search revealed that Swift's music was highly sought after by fans in various cities across the state. The song "Wood," an NSFW tribute to her fiancé Travis Kelce, topped the search charts in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Port Huron, and Detroit. Additionally, Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" featured prominently in other top song searches, including searches for "Opalite," "Elizabeth Taylor," and "The Life of a Showgirl."
Other artists like Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, and Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" also garnered search interest in Michigan. Animated acts like HUNTR/X and Saja Boys from Netflix's "Kpop Demon Hunters" were among the top searches as well. Google's annual search report aims to capture the moments, people, topics, events, and places that captured the world's attention throughout the year.
Alex Warren, a pop artist who gained fame on TikTok, saw success with his song "Ordinary" reaching No. 1 in multiple countries, including the U.S. The Saja Boys, a fictional boy band from the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," also attracted search attention. Drake, a rapper from Toronto, Canada, and HUNTR/X, a fictional project girl group from the same Netflix film, were also among the top searches in Michigan.
Another notable artist, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Alabama, released her second album "Sex Hysteria" in the summer of 2025. The legendary band Fleetwood Mac, known for their iconic album "Rumours," also made an appearance in the search trends. Skrilla, a Philadelphia-born artist with a mixed Black and Mexican heritage, gained recognition with singles like "Booted," "Blahdahdahdahdah," and "GOD DAMN."
In conclusion, Michigan's search trends in 2025 reflected a diverse range of musical interests, with Taylor Swift, Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, Fleetwood Mac, and other artists capturing the attention of music enthusiasts across the state. The search data compiled by Google provides insights into the songs and artists that resonated with Michiganders throughout the year.