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Apr 16, 2024 · Nya took the "American Idol" stage moments after finding out the good news: America voted last week, and she'd just made the show's Top 20 singers. That vote followed yet another emotional...
- Taylor Swift. Pop, Country. 53,907 votes. As a singer-songwriter with a distinguished vocal range, this artist has captivated audiences worldwide with her relatable lyrics and catchy pop-country tunes.
- Ariana Grande. Pop, Contemporary R&B. 55,966 votes. With an impressive four-octave vocal range, this pint-sized powerhouse has become synonymous with contemporary pop and R&B.
- Billie Eilish. Art pop, Dark pop, Electropop. 47,921 votes. This genre-defying sensation redefined the sound of pop music with her hauntingly ethereal vocals and minimalist production style.
- Ed Sheeran. Pop, Folk. 39,858 votes. No stranger to the top of the charts, this British singer-songwriter melds heartfelt lyrics with catchy hooks to create memorable pop hits.
With KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons as her mentor, Nya sang a peppy version of Aretha Franklin's "I Say a Little Prayer." The performance was part of Idol's first live episode of the season.
- Stevie Wonder
- Mariah Carey
- Elvis Presley
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Frank Sinatra
- Freddie Mercury
- Marvin Gaye
- Whitney Houston
- Aretha Franklin
- Michael Jackson
Genre: Soul, Pop, R&B, Funk, & Jazz
If you’re old enough to remember his days as “Little Stevie Wonder” then you no doubt know that his place on this list is warranted. But more than a singer, Wonder stands as one of popular music’s greatest songwriters. His contributions to genre-bending—he pioneered R&B, funk, rock, pop, and soul, among others—and his heavy inclusion of electronic instruments before others realized its potential is why he demands respect in the industry. He’s sold over 100 million records and has won 25 Gramm...
Genre: R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, & Soul
Mariah Carey is called the “Songbird Supreme” due to her unbelievable five-octave vocal range and use of the whistle register. Her first album topped the Billboard chart for 11 consecutive weeks and is the only artist to have their first five singles all reach #1. She holds the record for the most #1 singles by a solo artist and has amassed an incredible net worth. Though she cites many in the top 10 as her personal influences, the public most compared her to Whitney Houston (below) and Celin...
genre: rock, pop, rockabilly
The man is an icon. What’s more, the man is a king. THE king of rock ‘n’ roll. And if you’re going to be music royalty, you had better have a unique voice. Luckily, for Elvis Presley, he has the voice, the moves, the charm, the hips. He also had the career, which included studio albums, live albums, and soundtracks, AND several Hollywood films. Granted, he pretty much just played a musician (not really a stretch) but why play a larger-than-life character when you’re already larger than life?...
Genre: Swing, BeBop, Pop, Jazz, & Blues
She’s known as “The First Lady of Song”, though we think “The First Lady of Singing”, while a slight alteration, is more appropriate. She brought incredible entertainment value but her vocal skill set is what stands out to us. Those in the know (vocal instructors, for instance) respected her diction, purity of tone, intonation, timing, phrasing, and improvisation with her scat singing. The general public may be ignorant of such nuances but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate her work, from...
Genre: Jazz, Swing, Easy Listening, & Pop
If you thought Aretha Franklin sold a lot of records at 75 million, Frank Sinatra has sold twice as many. He’s possibly the most popular and influential singer of the 20th century. You’ve probably heard of the Rat Pack, a crew of artists that ran the Las Vegas casino venue circuit for a long time. He was the lead member. The amount of lifetime achievement awards, music awards, and even governmental awards are too many to count. Time magazine even calls him one of the most influential people i...
Genre: Hard Rock, Music Hall, Glitter, & Prog Rock
That range, people! Few rock singers can boast what Freddie Mercury can boast. There’s a reason why, when he recorded “Barcelona” alongside Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé, no one batted an eye. Is he the greatest lead singer in rock music, ever? That’s a tough call to make. But his place on this larger list is irrefutable. Since his passing from AIDS-related illnesses, there have been stage plays, musicals, biographical films, and TV shows all based upon his life and that of his rock...
Genre: Soul, R&B, Funk, Pop, & Jazz
Marvin Gaye helped shape the sound of Motown, garnering him the titles of “Prince of Motown” and the “Prince of Soul”. He went on to influence the sound of future R&B sub-genres like neo-soul and quiet storm. To no surprise, he landed in the R&B Music, Songwriters, and Rock and Roll halls of fame, as well as earn a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Gaye’s four-octave vocal range was well known, and a testament to his singing talents, because he mainly recorded in baritone and tenor ranges, w...
Genre: R&B, Soul, Gospel, & Dance
Before there was Mariah and Beyonce, there was Whitney. Known as “The Voice” in the industry, Whitney blended R&B, soul, and gospel and injected that aural concoction into the mainstream. How was it received? Well, she’s the only artist to have seven consecutive #1 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts. And really, we could have just pointed to her version of “I Will Always Love You” as proof she deserves to be on this list. To wit, how many singers can take a Dolly Parton song that th...
Genre: Soul, Jazz, Blues, Doo-Wop, R&B, & Gospel
Aretha Franklin’s career finally took off in 1967 with her hit song “Respect”, and that attention helped everyone recognize how amazing her vocal talents and other songs were. It didn’t take long for her peers to deem her “The Queen of Soul”. Even in 1998 she was still topping the charts and releasing gold albums. She’s had 112 singles on the Billboard charts, won 18 Grammy Awards, and has become one of the bestselling music artists of all time, selling over 75 million records globally. She’s...
Genre: Pop, Soul, Funk, R&B, Rock, Disco, & Dance
Michael Jackson is without a doubt one of the best singers of all time, if not the greatest. Like others, he was given a title: the “King of Pop”. He’s one of the most significant cultural figures and is the greatest entertainer in the history of music. Even attempting to talk about all of his awards would be pointless. They even extend into the dance world. He is truly the king. Jackson credited James Brown as one of his influences, as well as Diana Ross from whom he learned to interject sou...
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- Rosalía. When Rosalía sings, it feels as if she’s pulling out decades of history from her throat and resurrecting them into thin air. Her vocal tone, the intuitive melismas and rhythmic accents of which were built from training in flamenco for more than a decade, possesses a crystalline nature that in turn awakens emotions deep in the hearts of listeners.
- Glenn Danzig. While his hardcore-punk contemporaries were ranting about alienation and social ills, the Misfits frontman was crooning about Astro Zombies, infanticide, and teenagers from Mars in a rich, defiantly melodic voice that harked back to his heroes Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, and Roy Orbison (one of the legends he would later write for, along with Johnny Cash).
- Billie Eilish. Opting for subtlety instead of force or volume, Billie Eilish’s restraint makes the big emotions in her writing all the more intense. After revealing her soul-inflected tone at 14 with “Ocean Eyes,” she’s since mastered the technical elements that now comprise her signature style: controlled slides, delicate vibrato, and breathy texture that has inspired a new generation of pop singers to emulate.
- Burna Boy. A Nigerian cultural giant, Burna Boy is the ambassador of Afrobeats as a global movement that can feel equally at home climbing the European charts and maintaining a subtle emotional connection with past African genres like highlife.
Dec 19, 2023 · As they say, music heals by speaking to the soul, bringing joy and peace. This is why we have rounded up a list of the best singers of all time to give you a glimpse into the talents that made and keep making the world go round. Below is our list of the 33 best singers of all time: 1. Aretha Franklin.
Aug 7, 2022 · Features. Aug 07, 2022. by sammilee. Vocal range definitely isn’t the only measure of a singer’s talent, but there’s something just so impressive about a good high note. It can add a lot of...
