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Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

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Who are the greatest female vocalists ever? This list of the <a href="https://groovyhistory.com/top-100-female-solo-singers" target="_blank">best female singers</a> of all time, ranked by music fans and casual critics like you, includes all the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female singers</a> from Aretha Franklin and&nbsp;Stevie Nicks to Celine Dion and Mariah Carey (all&nbsp;great women in music who have topped the charts for decades, and perhaps landed them a Rolling Stone&nbsp;cover or two). Both solo singers and famous frontwomen in bands are among those on this list, as it is their voices to focus on here, not just their careers.&nbsp;From the celebrated divas of the old guard, to the most popular artists of today, this list aims to celebrate the women whose powerful songs and strong live presence have earned them their spot in history.&nbsp;

This list of the top&nbsp;female singers are both living, like Adele and Madonna, and long gone, like Nico and Amy Winehouse, though their albums and singles continue to sell to loyal and new audiences, be they American or located elsewhere in the world. Vote up those great female voices whom you think should be at the top of the list, and vote down those who you think come in a bit flat. Check out some of our other lists as well, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/100-greatest-women-in-music-of-the-last-thirty-years" target="_blank">The Greatest Women in Music, 1980s to Today</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Best Singers of All Time</a>.

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The Best Female Vocalists Ever

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Updated: Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-albums-female-artists-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">best albums from female artists in 2020</a>!

Whether you like rockin&#39; guitars or sweet synths, the best albums from female artists in 2019 offer diverse examples of artistry. Featuring <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-rhythm-and-blues-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">R&amp;B singers</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-pop-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">pop stars</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-rappers-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">rappers</a>, and more, this list of new female albums includes some of the most popular albums of 2019.

Which album from a female artist do you think will go down in history as the best of 2019? Check out this list and vote the best releases up to the top spot. Please feel free to add any great full-length releases from female musicians we may have missed.

The Best Albums from Female Artists in 2019

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The 25+ Best New Albums From Female Artists Of 2019, Ranked By Fans

Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Pop Culture

When it comes to 2021&#39;s most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers" target="_blank">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular singers could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn&#39;t the only factor in determining the most famous singers in the world right now. In determining who&#39;s number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines in 2021, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, singers like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world&#39;s most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it&#39;s up to you to decide just which of these people are the most famous star singers today.

Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

Who Is The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now?

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Celebrity Lists

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest female vocalists</a> of the 2010s from all over the globe duke it out to see who has the best voice. While every artist on the list has had a great deal of success and many of whom very popular, these international vocalists were chosen for their versatility, emotion, vocal range, power and mastery in pop, rock, r&amp;b, and country music. This list includes the likes of Adele, Florence Welch, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. There is also another special criteria--all of these women&#39;s&nbsp;have solo careers began after the year 2000, which&nbsp;disqualifies artists like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, etc. Fans have the power to vote on who which female artist has the best voice in music of the new millennium. So, what are you waiting for?&nbsp;Go vote on your favorite female vocalist of the 21st century!

The Greatest Female Vocalists of the Past 10 Years

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2019

Here are the best new artists of 2019!&nbsp;Including rappers, pop artists, and R&amp;B singers, this list of 2019 new artists feature&#39;s many of today&#39;s hottest&nbsp;popular artists, like Blueface, Alec Benjamin, Billie Eilish, and Normani. 2019 was definitely a notable year of music, and many of them have had very&nbsp;successful music careers.

Vote up the best new artists from&nbsp;2019 and once-upon-a-time fresh faced rising stars!

The Best New Artists Of 2019, Ranked

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Lists that rank the best musical records to ever hit our ears.

The Greatest Albums

The best sophomore albums of all time include some of the <a href=http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-albums-of-all-time">greatest albums of all time</a> and will largely divide music fans as to whether they're the best second albums ever or just another record in a musician's collection. Many of these second albums by bands are superior to the first albums, while others are simply better than most other albums ever released.It was Elvis Costello who once said something to the effect of "you have your whole life to write your first record and six months to write the second"; it's quite the daunting task for a musician or band who has found themselves fast in the spotlight and under pressure to turn out a second album that's as successful as the first. Most bands fail when it comes to record #2 and never rebound (The Strokes, Futureheads, Tokyo Police Club) while others have done some of their best work many albums in (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Religion, Gogol Bordello). Many of the bands on this list of the greatest sophomore albums went on put out albums better than the first or second, and some just gave up after their sophomore effort.What is the best sophomore album of all time? What band put out the greatest second album? What bands had better second records than the first? This list of the best second albums by bands is sure to spark a debate among music fans, and that's precisely the point. Make sure to vote for your favorite sophomore album and feel free to add any great second albums that aren't on the list. If your favorite band made an awful second album, do not put them on the list just because they are your favorite band! This list is about the top second records by bands, not a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/australia-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of bands</a> that people like. These are important albums that have stood the test of time that will still be the top albums in years to come. If you're out to vote for the best bands ever, check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time">the greatest bands of all time</a> and vote there.

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The Best of K-pop

Singers

Every girl group needs a leader, and it&#39;s no different in K-pop. Here are the best female Kpop leaders right now, ranked by fans everywhere. Sometimes confused with the&nbsp;face of the group, the group leader is usually the one who speaks on behalf of the group and generally takes care of the group. Who are your favorite Kpop female leaders?

How do&nbsp;Kpop groups&nbsp;choose a leader? Usually, the oldest member is automatically made the leader, but that&#39;s not always the case. Some popular girl group&nbsp;leaders in Kpop include Twice&#39;s Jihyo, Red Velvet&#39;s Irene, Mamamoo&#39;s Solar, and Momoland&#39;s Hyebin.

Vote up the idols who have proved to be great group leaders in Kpop.

The Best Female Leaders In K-pop Right Now

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The 25 Best Girl Group Leaders In K-pop, Ranked By Fans

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Lists of the greatest country bands, artists, and songs, ranked by fans like you. 

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On the surface, the definition of country rock should be relatively simple. When people think of country rock music and country rock songs, they imagine country singers making the dreaded switch to play rock music. However, many of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country bands</a> made the switch from rock to play country-infused rock songs, thus the name of country rock. Bands would record using a pedal steel, sing about themes commonly associated with country and by the beginning of the 1970s, country rock became a genre that became popular in the mainstream.

So, what are the best country rock bands? Any list of country rock bands has to include top names like the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Zac Brown Band, Bob Dylan, The Doobie Brothers and The Band. These bands are closely associated with country rock and with good reason. They exemplify the fine line between rock music and country music and have managed to fuse the two to create a genre that&#39;s become popular in the generations since those early days. Even when new country rock bands come on to the scene, these classic bands have proven their place in rock history by writing hit songs that audiences can&#39;t get enough of.&nbsp;

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine what&nbsp;the best country <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/art-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock bands and artists</a> are. This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best country rock bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest country rock musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-top-ten-countries-for-outsourcing-business/mcorn310?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular country</a> rock bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.&nbsp;

John Fogerty

The Best Country Rock Bands and Artists

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Looking for girl group members who can spit fire? Here are the best female idol rappers in Kpop right now, ranked by fans everywhere. Not including <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-solo-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">solo artists</a>, this list of female idol rappers features some of the most talented Kpop artists. Finishing in third place on Unpretty Rapstar, (G)I-DLE&#39;s Soyeon is one of the fastest rappers in K-pop. Other popular <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-ten-most-beautiful-kpop-girls" target="_blank">female idols</a> who rap well include Blackpink&#39;s Jennie, EXID&#39;s LE, Mamamoo&#39;s Hwasa, and AOA&#39;s Jimin, who showed off her impressive skills on the first season of&nbsp;Unpretty Rapstar.

Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the top rappers</a> from Kpop girl groups? Vote up the female idols who are the best at rapping.

The Best Female Rappers In K-pop Right Now

The 50+ Best Female Idol Rappers In K-pop Right Now, Ranked By Fans

When it comes to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female musicians</a> of all time, there&#39;s a long list of female powerhouses that could be considered the greatest of all time. Whether it be a female-led band like Blondie or a group of female singers like the Supremes, music has seen some incredible&nbsp;females throughout its history. Of course, you also have to consider all the single ladies out there. You know, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a> like Etta James, Mariah Carey, Adele&nbsp;and&nbsp;P!nk, who made careers of their very own (among a great deal of others).

So, while you may have a favorite female singer of all-women band, it&#39;s time to rank the top female musicians of all time. That means any genre, any type of group, and any type of woman. From the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/girl-group-bands-and-artists/reference" target="_blank">girl groups</a> of the 60s and 70s to the top&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year" target="_blank">female singers out right now</a>, you certainly have your work cut out for you. Some of the greatest musical acts of all time have been led by females and some have been exclusively female. In fact, some even led bands&nbsp;and&nbsp;had successful solo careers&mdash;and both can be found on this list. That means if you like Gwen Stefani&#39;s music more than No Doubt, vote accordingly!&nbsp;

Check out the extensive list of female musicians below and vote up your favorites, or those who you think are the absolute best. In short, who made the best music?&nbsp;

The Best Female Musicians of All Time

The 100+ Greatest Female Musicians of All Time, Ranked by Music Fans

Whether you like electropop or cutting-edge hip-hop, the best new female artists of 2019 have it all. Some of the best new women in music are newly-famous rock and rollers while others are soon-to-be pop megastars. Many new female artists came into&nbsp;2019 with major hype surrounding their upcoming debut albums, while others are headed&nbsp;out on buzz-worthy headlining tours. Suffice it to say, none of the entries on this list disappointed in either respect.

Who will you find on this best 2019 female music artists list? A plethora of young American, British, and Canadian singer/songwriters and producers made waves&nbsp;this year, as did bands and solo musicians from every other corner of the world.&nbsp;

Which new female <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adult-contemporary-music-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">contemporary music artists</a> do you think reigned as the queens of 2019? Which new female pop&nbsp;singers will compete to be the next &quot;it girl&quot; to watch out for? Vote your favorites up to the top of this list!

The Best New Female Artists Of 2019, Ranked

The 30+ Best New Female Artists Of 2019, Ranked By Fans

Popular Opinion

Do you ever listen to your favorite singers and wish you could sound like that? Maybe you drive in your car, turn the music so loud you can&#39;t hear your own voice,&nbsp;and tell yourself that you sound exactly like Adele while you&#39;re singing along. Or maybe you lip sync to the latest Drake while you&#39;re on a run and convince yourself that you&#39;re just as good as the child star turned rapper. It sounds silly, but we&#39;ve all been there. Who doesn&#39;t, on occasion, entertain a fantasy in which they&#39;re as talented as their favorite musicians?&nbsp;

Okay, you probably aren&#39;t going to sound like the singers with the best voices. If&nbsp;you sounded like Alicia Keyes or Sam Smith, you&#39;d probably have an agent already. But some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best current singers</a> - like Bjork,&nbsp;Kendrick Lamar, or Devendra Banhart&nbsp;- don&#39;t even technically have great voices. They are just unique and memorable, which makes sounding like them feel like a less undoable feat.&nbsp;You could be unique and memorable too, right?&nbsp;

Who are the singers you wish you could sound like? If you could pick any current singer and switch singing voices with them for a day, who would it be? Vote up your favorites and add anyone&nbsp;that you don&#39;t see on the list below. And if you like this game, go over and vote on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/rock-stars-who-you-wish-you-could-sound-like/ranker-music" target="_blank">rock stars</a> or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hip-hop-stars-you-most-wish-you-could-sound-like/ranker-music" target="_blank">hip hop artists you wish you could sound like</a> too.

Current Singers You Most Wish You Could Sound Like

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The Devil's Music

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These metal singers knew that it&#39;s tough to break into the music business, but that a good stage name might give you a leg up in a sea of boring Bruces, James, and Roberts.

A number of people on this list changed their names to make them catchier or easier to remember. &quot;John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.&quot; or &quot;Ronald James Padavona&quot; both take up a lot more space on an album cover than &quot;Jon Bon Jovi&quot; or &quot;Ronnie James Dio.&quot; From black metal and thrash to power metal, these stage names are memorable - and the singers who chose them <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-glam-rock-and-hair-metal-vocalists/drama101" target="_blank">knew they would be</a>.

This list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous stage names</a> includes metal singers who go by nicknames and famous people who have changed their names. It does not, however, include singers who use their married surnames professionally, had their names legally changed as children, or celebrities with obviously theatrical stage names. We all can guess King Diamond wasn&#39;t born with the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-king/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">first name King</a>.

But not every metal singer chose a stage name that stands out. You may have guessed that Lemmy Kilmister used a stage name, but it&#39;s the &quot;Lemmy&quot; part he wasn&#39;t born with, not the &quot;Kilmister.&quot; Which of these metal singers have the most surprising birth names?

Rock And Metal Musicians Who Use Stage Names

Making some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">best pop songs</a>, the most stunning pop divas in music from all over the world have been voted on and ranked by fans, music experts, and most likely guys that aren&#39;t blind. This is the definitive list of beautiful&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female pop singers</a>, and all other lists are null and void. Who are the prettiest female pop stars of all time? The most gorgeous and talented female pop singers include women who are veterans of the music industry and a few newcomers as well. What makes a&nbsp;pop star? It&#39;s a combination of raw charisma and talent that is impossible to ignore -- or deny. This list includes female pop stars who&#39;ve earned their rightful place in music history,&nbsp; not only for their songs but their beauty as well. Many of them are among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year" target="_blank">best current female singers around.</a>

Who is your favorite? Vote them up! And of course, feel free to vote down any female pop singers you don&#39;t like,&nbsp;for whatever reason. You can also rerank this list your way, ranking each female pop singer in the order you prefer.

Who comes to mind instantly when you think gorgeous pop diva? From blondes&nbsp;to brunettes,&nbsp;the most beautiful pop stars&nbsp;are listed below.&nbsp;Beyonce would certainly be near the top of many people&#39;s lists, along with Shakira, Kylie Minogue and Katy Perry. How about Rihanna? She&#39;s proven her talent time and time again in recent years. Christina Aguilera has as well. And is there any doubt in anyone&#39;s mind that Alicia Keys is one of the best singers ever to grace a stage?

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Ranking the best songs, singers, and groups in K-pop this year.

2021: A Year in K-pop

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<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-girl-group-songs-2022/taylor-park" target="_blank">Check out the best K-pop girl group songs of 2022!</a>

Looking for the latest hits from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-girl-groups/ranker-music" target="_blank">K-pop girl groups</a>?&nbsp;Here are the top K-pop girl&nbsp;group songs of 2021, ranked by fans everywhere.&nbsp;Featuring music from the hottest girl groups like Blackpink, (G)I-DLE, Aespa, and Mamamoo, you&#39;ll find everything from dance hits to EDM bangers to add to your K-pop playlist. What are your favorite K-pop girl group&nbsp;songs of 2021?

Vote up the best 2021 songs by&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-girl-groups/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean girl groups</a>, and add&nbsp;any other new music missing from this list.

The Best K-pop Girl Group Songs Of 2021

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The Best Kpop Girl Group Songs Of 2021, Ranked By Fans

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What Are You Listening To?

What male singer's voice would you most like to have? This is a different question than &quot;who are the <a href="/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers">best vocalists ever</a>?&quot; - or even the <a href="/list/best-rock-vocalists/rockboy">best rock vocalist</a>. Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest singers of all time</a> have very distinct voices that may not suit your needs when, say, singing '90s alt rock at karaoke or narrating what your pets are doing (in song). What famous male singer do YOU wish you could sound like? Which voice would be the most fun to treat your friends with at parties? Which would best equip you to sing your favorite songs? Which is the most versatile? Which could make you the most money? When you're done here, go vote on the same question for women: What <a href="/list/most-coveted-female-singing-voice/carlybobarly">great female singers</a>&nbsp;do you most wish you could sound like?

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These attractive&nbsp;women in rock are ranked&nbsp;on this list by fans like you. These becuatiful&nbsp;female singers and musicians are not just sexy or hot, they&nbsp;are some of the most talented women in the world, they&#39;re some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year">best current female singers</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-rock-vocalists">best female rock vocalists ever</a>. Gorgeous&nbsp;and&nbsp;talented... what more can you ask for?

These&nbsp;women in rock represent hard rock (Amy Lee of Evanescence), alternative rock (Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), indie rock (Zooey Deschanel of She &amp; Him), and the multi-talented blonde Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). These gorgeous female rockers&nbsp;are sure to make your heart beat and your foot tap all at the same time.

These are soem of the most attractive&nbsp;women in rock &amp; roll, not only from the &#39;80s and &#39;90s but of all time.&nbsp;If you have an opinion, vote up your favorite&nbsp;women in rock on the&nbsp;list below.&nbsp;

These are the hottest chicks in hard rock, so check out these awesome pics of hot rockstars. These may not be photos of naked female singers, but these sexy alternative girls don&#39;t need to be nude to be hot. Rock on!

The Most Stunning Women in Rock History, Ranked

The Most Attractive Female Rock Singers, Ranked by Fans

The best rock vocalists of all time are the frontmen and leading ladies&nbsp;of our favorite rock bands, or those solo artists whose voices are some of the best ever. These talented men and women of rock could easily captivate audiences with just their vocals. Their voices set them and their bands above the rest and define them as the best rock singers of all time.&nbsp;

To be included on this list, the vocalists must be primarily known for their association with rock music and (obviously) must have a great voice. That really doesn&#39;t narrow down the many greatest rock singers in recent rock music history, though a certain few stand out as above and beyond all the rest. Greats like Robert Plant, David Bowie, Steve Perry and Neil Young come to mind, as do icons like Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen.

While there are many notable vocalists of today&#39;s rock music, arguably many of the best rock vocalists of all time are those from earlier generations. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon from The Beatles, Jim Morrison from The Doors, and Bob Dylan are only a few of some of the best rock vocalists ever, but also some of the most influential singers of all time. Freddie Mercury especially had an amazing voice and was ranked second only to Mariah Carey by <a href="/list/mtv_s-best-voices-in-music-ever/music-lover">MTV for the best voices in music ever</a>.

A perfect combination of range, power, articulation and control is needed to become one of the <a href="/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/music-lover">greatest vocalists of all time</a>. All of those can be taught but the natural ability to have that golden voice, as all of these great rock vocalists possess, is nothing that can be learned. Do you think that one vocalist or rock singer should be above another? Then vote for your favorite rockers below!

Stevie Nicks

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Female Professionals

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female singers</a> currently performing and making some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="/list/best-pop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new songs right now</a>&nbsp;could easily be among the best of all time without contest. Including&nbsp;new female artists who are rising stars in music, these are the most talented female singers in the world (and some of the most successful female musicians as well) here for you to rank from best to worst. This list of female pop singers has everyone from Beyonc&eacute; and Lady Gaga to Halsey and Billie Eilish.

The women on this list of female singers represent some of the women who have sold the most albums, female singers with the most awards (including women who have won Grammys), female vocalists with incredible vocal ranges, and just some of the most talented women in entertainment. Some of these top female singers are just becoming exposed to a wide audience, while others, like Adele and Taylor Swift, are known around the world for their vocal talents.

Featuring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-singers-under-25/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">young pop stars</a>, famous artists, Black vocalists, and more, this list of top female artists&nbsp;has it all!&nbsp;

Who are the greatest female singers today? Which women are the best vocalists?&nbsp;Which American, Canadian, and English female singers are due for a banner year in 2021? Who are the best current female rock singers around the world right now? Are the best female singers today the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-female-singers/barbie4298?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular girl singers</a> ever? These are tough questions we&#39;ll attempt to answer with this list of the best current female singers. If your favorite female pop singers aren&#39;t on the list, make sure to add her so she can contend for the #1 spot as the top current female singer.&nbsp;

Katy Perry

The Best Current Female Singers

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Who are the best singers of all time? That&#39;s a tough question to ask. This list includes many of the greatest, most famous vocalists ever, from all genres of music. From the old guard to new legends in the making, these talented singers are among the most popular in&nbsp;the world thanks to their commanding live performance and powerful singing voices. Whether it&#39;s the incomparable, late, great Whitney Houston with her extraordinary pop and R&amp;B tones or rock icons like Freddie Mercury from Queen, Jim Morrison from The Doors or John Lennon and/or Paul McCartney from The Beatles, this list spans decades of incredible musicians. What singers do you feel are the greatest of all time? What are some of the greatest voices in music? Who&#39;s the best singer alive today? Which late powerhouse has cemented their place in history?&nbsp;Vote for your favorites, and vote down any whom you don&#39;t like.&nbsp;

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Putting together the top singers in music history is a tall order. Everyone has an opinion. Some might lean more toward rock vocalists as their personal favorite (think Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger), while others might prefer excellent pop or R&amp;B vocalists like the late Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, or even Stevie Wonder, James Brown or Aretha Franklin.

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Country musicians could also easily be included on this list. Musicians like Johnny Cash and Keith Whitley gave new meaning to great vocals with outstanding country songs. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-female-country-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female country artists</a>, including modern era vocalists like Carrie Underwood, are also featured below. So, what are you waiting for?! Help us decide who&nbsp;the greatest singers of all time are, and please vote based on the quality of their talent and music releases rather than just their popularity&nbsp;or fame.

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The Best Singers Of All Time

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Classical Music & Opera

While opera isn't the most popular for of modern entertainment, it is still a significant cultural staple in many countries, and can be an incredibly moving experience. An opera singer is skilled in the art of singing, acting, and most importantly, projecting their voice in a powerful way to a live audience, filling the entire theatre with music. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-opera-singers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female opera singers</a> can hit the high notes with ease.Who are the best female opera singers of all time?&nbsp;The talented women featured on this list have made a significant impact in the world of opera, and are incredibly talented. Female opera singers are usually sopranos or altos. If you’re interested in opera and want to see these female singers in action, but can't afford to attend, there are many operas available on DVD as well.The greatest female opera singers on this list include Maria Callas, Renee Fleming, and Anna Gottlieb. Vote up the best of the best below or add the top female opera singers you think are the best if they aren't already on the list.

The Greatest Female Opera Singers of All Time

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Opera

Opera isn’t a genre with which the average person is very familiar. In modern entertainment, opera and theatrical drama has drawn smaller audiences than it once did years ago. However, opera can be a beautiful experience, there’s nothing quite the raw power of the skilled human voice filling an entire room, communicating <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-romance-drama-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">drama and romance</a>. It takes an incredibly well-trained voice to sing opera, but the musicians on this list have mastered the craft.Who are the best opera <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/rolling-stone-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers of all time</a>?&nbsp;The opera singers on this list are history’s all time best performers. They come from a variety of backgrounds and time periods, but the effect they had on the world of music and opera is incredible. An opera singer is a finely-tuned, highly skilled musician who has a unique, powerful voice, and can deliver a breathtaking live performance.This list features the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-opera-singer_s)/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best opera singers</a> in the world's history, ranked by the community. Some of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-operas/bustermcdermott?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the great opera</a> singers on this list include Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Maria Callas, Pl&aacute;cido Domingo, and Mario Lanza. Vote up the best opera singers in history below, or add a talented opera singer who isn't already on the list.

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Music Trivia You Should Know

Music groups, no matter how successful they may become, tend to have an expiration date. When a rock band or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/old-school-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rap group</a> eventually breaks up, not too many of its members go on to have solo success. This list, however, celebrates that small group of musicians who have managed to break out as a solo artist and reach the top on their own. From Sting to Stevie Nicks, every musician on this list are solo artists who used to front a band.

Icons like Neil Young, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Joan Jett and Ozzy Osbourne are great examples of musicians who had success with an earlier outfit but continued on to achieve success on their own as well. All of these artists have been critically and commercially lauded for their solo work and sometimes, their solo material is greater and more popular than the output they had with their original band. The aforementioned artists are great examples of this.

There are plenty of great solo singers on this list who had varying degrees of success with their first band or group or collective. But, we&#39;re trying to measure who had the best solo career, not overall career. That&#39;s why the frontmen or frontwomen on this list should be judged primarily on their solo careers.

Vote below for whoever you believe are the best solo artists who used to front a band!

The Best Solo Artists Who Used to Front a Band

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Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

Pop Music

The 1980s was a huge decade in terms of breaking pop stars. 80s artists benefited from the rising popularity of cable television. MTV was a cultural phenomenon that became a kingmaker in terms of helping create larger than life 80s pop stars. Singers like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna, largely considered three of the biggest 80s pop stars, were greatly impacted by these new outlets. Their trailblazing&nbsp;music videos revolutionized the way people consumed music.

In a sense, the 80s turned run of the mill musicians into major pop stars. Artists like Billy Ocean, Huey Lewis &amp; The News, Rick Springfield, and Richard Marx all had brushes with fame during this decade&mdash;even becoming the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top artists of the 80s</a>. While the merits of their respective widespread fame and acclaim can be debated, no one can doubt or diminish their achievements as some of the biggest stars of the 1980s and most widely known and remembered 80s groups. Some of the decade&#39;s biggest pop artists and pop artists have endured to the present day. Bon Jovi, Journey, and the late Whitney Houston are examples of 80s singers whose music was able to endure and are considered classics from that time period.

Here is your chance to pick the best 1980s pop stars. This ultimate list will determine who was the greatest pop star of the decade, and it&#39;s up to you decide who takes the honor.