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- Ariana Grande. 12,511 votes. With powerful vocals that allow her to hold her own alongside legends like Aretha Franklin, this pop sensation has achieved great success in a short time span with hits topping charts worldwide.
- Dua Lipa. 8,604 votes. This London-born artist with Kosovar-Albanian roots brings a fresh take on pop, blurring genre lines by infusing elements of electronic, retro, and dance music into her sound.
- Taylor Swift. 9,201 votes. Sensational singer-songwriter known for her catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, she transitioned from country darling to pop superstar seemingly effortlessly.
- Billie Eilish. 11,327 votes. At just 19 years old, this Los Angeles native has redefined pop by defying conventions with her moody, haunting sound and unapologetic image.
- The Beatles. The Beatles are the band by which nearly everything else in pop music is matched and measured. Their influence on artists who followed their phenomenal career, from 1960 to 1970, is unmeasurable.
- Elvis Presley. Without Elvis Presley, its hard to imagine how much of what came after in pop and rock music could have happened. He brought rock 'n' roll into American living rooms and became a larger-than-life cultural icon.
- Elton John. Elton John is the foremost piano player in pop music history. He has released more than 50 top 40 singles, including a phenomenal 38 consecutive top 40 singles from 1972 through 1986.
- Madonna. Madonna has released 37 top 10 pop hits in the United States, more than any other artist. She also ranks as the top dance artist of all time. Seven of her albums have debuted at No. 1 in the United States, and she is a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
- Michael Jackson. As the King of Pop, it makes sense to begin the list with Michael Jackson. The legendary singer achieved fame at a young age through his musical family and their group, the Jackson 5.
- Prince. Our next singer is known for his flamboyant stage presence, extravagant fashion sense, and eclectic work. He’s none other than Prince Rogers Nelson, best known as Prince.
- Ed Sheeran. Just a little over a decade ago, Ed Sheeran started releasing independent EPs. He was soon signed to Asylum Records and wowed the fans with his debut album, + (Plus), in 2011.
- Ariana Grande. Our third pop artist is on a level of her own. Ariana Grande has a lot of “most” to her title: most followed and most subscribed female artist on YouTube and Spotify, and most streamed on Spotify and Apple Music.
- The Beatles. 3,950 votes. The Beatles' extraordinary impact on popular music will never be overstated. As pioneers of the British Invasion in the 1960s, they skillfully blended elements of pop, rock, and psychedelia to create a sound that was truly revolutionary at the time.
- Queen. 4,243 votes. Few bands have ever achieved the global stature and acclaim that Queen garnered throughout their illustrious career. Fusing rock and pop in an utterly unique way, they transformed arena shows into theatrical spectacles filled with unforgettable anthems.
- Michael Jackson. 5,110 votes. As the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson remains one of the most influential figures in the music world. With an astonishing career spanning over four decades, he captivated audiences with his groundbreaking music videos, electrifying stage performances, and chart-topping hits.
- ABBA. 3,513 votes. Hailing from Sweden, ABBA took the world by storm with their infectious melodies and tight harmonies, crafting a brand of pop that remains timeless to this day.
- Justin Bieber. At age 21, after a long string of negative tabloid publicity, former teen pop star Justin Bieber has emerged more successful than ever. His single "What Do You Mean?"
- Adele. It has been four years since Adele dominated the pop music world with her worldwide #1 hit album 21. Now she is back and she broke a number of records once again.
- Drake. Rapper Drake's success far exceeds the boundaries of hip hop. His surprise release album If You're Reading This, It's Too Late sold nearly 500,000 copies in just three days of release.
- The Weeknd. Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd earned his first major pop chart success in the US as lead artist with his top 5 hit "Earned It" from the soundtrack to the hit movie Fifty Shades of Grey early in the year.
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