Don McLean

Don McLean

Country: US | Gender: male

Influence: 62.13% Fanbase: 53.27% Trending: 66.56% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ariat • 16.03% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-28

291,827

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-28

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-08 05:36:36 UTC

Genres

poppopadult standardsrockheartland rocksoft rockclassic rockmellow goldfolk & traditionalfolkfolk rocksinger-songwriter

Biography

Don McLean, born and raised in New Rochelle, New York, began his music career in the late 1960s, drawing inspiration from folk music legends like the Weavers and Pete Seeger. He released his debut album, "Tapestry," in 1970, followed by his breakout hit, "American Pie," in 1971. Despite his enduring success with hits like "Vincent," McLean's subsequent albums saw varying degrees of chart performance. Throughout the decades, he continued to tour and record, maintaining a loyal fan base.

McLean's discography includes a mix of original songs and covers, with notable releases such as "Crying" and "Castles in the Air." Over the years, he explored different musical styles, from folk to country, and released several holiday-themed albums. His most recent work, "Botanical Gardens," was released in 2018, showcasing his continued dedication to creating new music. Don McLean's lasting impact on the music industry is evident in his extensive catalog and enduring popularity among fans.

Don McLean Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-09-28

Don McLean indexes high with fans in the 25-34 range in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. The skew is heavily male (68%), which clarifies product positioning and tone. Momentum is most visible on Youtube with 3,130 avg views per post; Instagram rounds out day-to-day engagement. The brand graph leans toward Ariat, Amazon Music, Margaritaville, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural test bed. Choose Don McLean when the KPI is cultural lift plus measurable fan actions.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Don McLean score 0.20%Low bucket.
Brand: AriatBrand: Amazon MusicBrand: Margaritaville
Followers:291,827
Engagements:791
Rate:0.3%
Posts:504
Views:7,955
Avg Likes:761
Avg Comments:32
Avg Views:7,955

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 291,827 · Engagements 791 · Rate 0.3%
Posts 504 · Views 7,955 · Avg Likes 761 · Avg Comments 32 · Avg Views 7,955
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 26%
18-24: 26%
45-64: 25%
35-44: 20%
Largest: 25-34 (26%); next: 18-24 (26%)
Gender Split Female: 32%
Male: 68%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (68%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (43%)
UNITED KINGDOM (7%)
BRAZIL (6%)
PHILIPPINES (6%)
CANADA (4%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (43%), UNITED KINGDOM (7%), BRAZIL (6%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 497 avg likes/post · Youtube: 3,130 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 3,130 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 497 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ariat
Score: 16.03
Amazon Music
Score: 9.09
Margaritaville
Score: 7.68
NBC
Score: 7.20
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Score: 6.42
ESPN
Score: 5.12
Paramount Pictures
Score: 4.99
Nixon
Score: 4.64
Comedy Central
Score: 4.54
Spotify Music
Score: 4.39
Coors
Score: 4.19
ABC
Score: 3.84
Brand Category Score
Ariat 16.03
Amazon Music 9.09
Margaritaville 7.68
NBC 7.20
iHeartRadio Music Awards 6.42
ESPN 5.12
Paramount Pictures 4.99
Nixon 4.64
Comedy Central 4.54
Spotify Music 4.39
Coors 4.19
ABC 3.84
MTV 3.77
Nickelodeon 3.56
Verizon 3.48
Holden 3.45
Columbia Pictures 3.41
Warner Bros 3.32
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang 3.13
NHL 3.01
BBC 2.90
Emporium 2.89
NFL 2.86
Cadillac 2.79
Budweiser 2.76
Pixar 2.66
Lollapalooza 2.51
ASOS 2.49
AMC 2.47
Jack Daniels 2.46
Kodak 2.42
Chrysler 2.38
Tesla Motors 2.38
Star Wars 2.37
Guinness 2.29
Walmart 2.23
Pepsi 2.22
WWE 2.20
Dr. Martens 2.19
Harley-Davidson 2.17
Tesco 2.12
The Olympic Games 2.11
Busch 2.10
Universal 2.10
Showtime 2.09
Jeep 2.05
Primark 1.96
HBO 1.96
Tinder 1.95
SoundCloud 1.93

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Artist: Don McLean

Date Range: 2025-12-08 → 2025-12-08
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Concerts

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Date/Time (UTC) Event Venue Location Tickets
2025-12-15 03:30 UTC Don McLean Birchmere Alexandria, United States
2026-01-17 04:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Bristol, United States
2026-01-17 04:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Live - Bristol Bristol, United States
2026-01-18 04:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom Cincinnati, United States
2026-01-18 04:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Cincinnati, United States
2026-01-19 02:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Live - Rockford Rockford, United States
2026-01-19 02:00 UTC Don McLean Hard Rock Casino Rockford Rockford, United States
2026-01-31 04:00 UTC Don McLean Plaza Theatre Palm Springs, United States
2026-02-01 03:00 UTC Don McLean The Edge Pavilion Laughlin, United States
2026-02-08 04:00 UTC Don McLean The Canyon @ The Saban Theatre Beverly Hills, United States
2026-03-21 03:00 UTC Don McLean Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Immokalee, United States
2026-03-21 03:00 UTC Don McLean Seminole Center Immokalee, United States
2026-03-22 03:00 UTC Don McLean Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts Melbourne, United States
2026-03-24 02:30 UTC Don McLean Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Clearwater, United States
2026-03-24 02:30 UTC Don McLean Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Clearwater, United States

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