Top 50 Most Popular Female Singers Of All Time

Selena Gomez began her career on the beloved children's show Barney & Friends, before rising to fame as Alex Russo in Disney Channel’s hit series Wizards of Waverly Place. This standout role transformed her into a household name and a teen icon.

Transitioning into music, Gomez led her band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums—all of which reached the top ten on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her talent and versatility quickly cemented her place in the music industry.

Outside of performing, Gomez found success as a producer, notably with the acclaimed Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Honored as Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2017, she consistently ranks among the world’s most-followed musicians on social media.

Adding to her achievements, Selena Gomez holds an impressive 15 Guinness World Records, highlighting her global influence and enduring popularity.

Lady Gaga is a trailblazing artist celebrated for her groundbreaking achievements in both music and film. Her exceptional creativity and ability to reinvent herself have made her a global sensation, with early career-defining hits such as "Poker Face," "Bad Romance," "Telephone," and "Judas."

Transitioning seamlessly into acting, Gaga made her debut in the acclaimed miniseries American Horror Story: Hotel, earning praise from both critics and fans. She further showcased her talent with award-winning performances in films like A Star Is Born and House of Gucci.

With more than 170 million records sold worldwide, Lady Gaga’s influence spans continents. Her dynamic presence and artistic versatility continue to inspire and entertain, solidifying her status as one of the most popular and influential female artists of all time.

While it may seem premature to include Billie Eilish among America's all-time most popular singers, her meteoric rise in popularity, especially among younger listeners, is impossible to overlook.

As the youngest artist ever to win all four major Grammy categories—Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year—Eilish captured worldwide attention with her debut single, "Ocean Eyes," in 2015.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Billboard both recognize her as the 26th-highest-certified digital singles artist and one of the standout success stories of the 2010s.

Cher, famously known as the "Goddess of Pop," stands as a pioneering force who has demonstrated the extraordinary heights women can reach in the music industry. Her distinct contralto voice, bold personality, and electrifying stage presence have allowed her to shine not only in music but also in film and television.

Her journey to international stardom began in 1965 with the folk-rock duo Sonny & Cher, who achieved phenomenal success by selling over 40 million records worldwide and producing chart-topping hits in both the US and UK. Cher is equally known for her fearless advocacy and political commentary. Remarkably, she holds the record as the only artist to achieve a number-one Billboard single in six consecutive decades, spanning from the 1960s through the 2010s.

Jennifer Lopez made history as the first Hispanic actress to earn over $1 million for a film, solidifying her place as a global icon. She is celebrated for her dynamic singing and dancing talents, as well as for her impressive versatility across both music and film.

Lopez first captured public attention as a Fly Girl dancer on the popular 1990s sketch comedy show In Living Color. She soon established herself as a leading actress with significant roles in mainstream hits like Anaconda and Out of Sight, earning critical acclaim in Hollywood.

Beyond her film achievements, which include movies grossing more than $3.1 billion worldwide, Lopez has sold about 70 million records. Her immense success has made her one of the most renowned and influential female singers and entertainers of all time.

Mariah Carey, hailed as the "Songbird Supreme," is one of America's most celebrated vocalists. Renowned for her extraordinary five-octave range and her signature use of the whistle register, she captivated the world with hits like "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which catapulted her to global stardom.

She became the first artist ever to have her first five singles top the Billboard Hot 100, an unprecedented achievement. To this day, her beloved Christmas anthem remains a holiday classic, resonating across airwaves every festive season.

Carey's influence stretches across generations, inspiring countless pop and R&B artists with her artistry. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked her as the fifth greatest singer of all time, and VH1 named her second among the 100 Greatest Women in Music, solidifying her lasting legacy.

Barbra Streisand is one of the few performers to achieve elite EGOT status, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Her extraordinary career, spanning over six decades, has solidified her status as a timeless icon, with mesmerizing live performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Streisand's dedication to her artistry is reflected in her remarkable record sales, exceeding 150 million copies globally. Celebrated for her distinctive voice and dynamic stage presence, she has amassed numerous accolades and holds an enduring place in the hearts of fans everywhere.

She is recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the second-highest-certified female artist in the United States. Signature songs such as "Memory," "Somewhere," and "The Way We Were" highlight her extraordinary talent and enduring legacy in music history.

Taylor Swift stands as an iconic figure in modern music, renowned for her exceptional songwriting and captivating performances. Her dynamic presence and artistry have earned her a devoted global fanbase and critical acclaim, setting her apart as one of the most influential female artists of her generation.

Beginning her career in country music at the age of 14, Swift quickly showcased a talent for crafting relatable and heartfelt songs. Her hits—often inspired by her own life experiences—resonate with millions and highlight her authenticity as an artist.

Beyond her musical talent, Swift’s charisma and business acumen have made her one of the world’s most successful and powerful celebrities. A trailblazer in the music industry, she has sold over 200 million records worldwide, solidifying her place as one of the best-selling artists in history.

Beyoncé first captured global attention in the late 1990s as the dynamic lead vocalist of Destiny's Child, propelling the group to superstardom before launching a phenomenally successful solo career. Her commanding stage presence and vocal prowess quickly established her as a force in the music industry.

Not only is Beyoncé an acclaimed singer, but she also excels as a songwriter, producer, and accomplished actress. From her early years, she dedicated herself to perfecting her artistry through singing and dance competitions, laying the groundwork for her future success.

Today, Beyoncé is widely regarded as one of the most influential and admired musicians worldwide. She achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first solo artist to debut her first six studio albums at number one on the Billboard 200, an achievement that sets her apart in music history.

Through founding her own management company, Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé has taken control of her artistic vision. Her innovative visual albums, such as "Beyoncé" and "Lemonade," have broken new ground by addressing themes of womanhood, empowerment, and relationships.

With over 200 million records sold across the globe, Beyoncé remains among the best-selling and most influential artists of all time, inspiring generations with her music and impact.

Janet Jackson is celebrated for her trailblazing music, which blends innovation, social consciousness, and provocative themes. While she occasionally collaborated with her famous brother Michael, Janet carved out her own impressive path as a solo artist in the 1980s, proving her unique talent within the legendary Jackson family.

Her status as a pop and R&B icon stands firmly on her own achievements. Janet's hit single "Nasty" earned her the Favorite Soul/R&B Single award at the American Music Awards in 1987, cementing her influence on the genre.

Throughout the 1980s, Janet Jackson released numerous successful MTV videos and garnered multiple awards for her music. Notably, her distinctive sound and dynamic choreography played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of MTV and the music video industry.

Dolly Parton's lifelong connection to music was evident from her earliest years. As a child, she captivated audiences on local radio shows, her prodigious talent shining through even in her youth.

By age 13, she had already earned a coveted performance at the Grand Ole Opry, launching a remarkable career. With 25 chart-topping country singles, Dolly has become a legend, bridging country and pop and remaining a beloved figure in both genres.

Beyond her trailblazing music career, Parton has flourished as an actress and is admired for her enduring commitment to philanthropy, most notably through her transformative Dollywood Foundation.

Rihanna stands as an extraordinary talent—a singer, actress, and entrepreneur—who quickly captivated audiences with her debut albums, Music of the Sun and A Girl Like Me. Infused with vibrant Caribbean rhythms, both albums soared into the top ten of the US Billboard 200, propelling her to stardom.

Her career-defining 2007 album, Good Girl Gone Bad, transformed Rihanna into a worldwide phenomenon. The dynamic dance-pop sound and bold visuals redefined her image, establishing her as a pop culture and style icon.

With over 250 million records sold globally, Rihanna is recognized as the second-best-selling female artist of all time. As of 2022, her business ventures have made her the wealthiest female musician in the world, amassing a net worth of $1.4 billion. Her continued influence in music and business secures her legacy as one of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry.

Camila Cabello is a Cuban-born American singer and songwriter who first found fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, recognized as one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

She parted ways with the group in 2016 to launch her solo career—a decision that quickly paid off. Her debut studio album, "Camila," soared to number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, making her a prominent name in the pop music scene.

The album's lead single, "Havana," became an international hit, topping charts in several countries and earning a Diamond certification from the RIAA. With billions of streams on various music platforms, Cabello has also collected multiple accolades, including two Latin Grammy Awards.

Widely celebrated as the "Queen of Pop," Madonna redefined music, fashion, and pop culture throughout the 1980s and beyond. Her fearless sense of style inspired millions to adopt trends like bold blue eyeshadow and edgy black plastic pants, cementing her place as a cultural trailblazer.

Madonna's career is marked by relentless reinvention, musical experimentation, and a powerful embrace of girl power. Her provocative works challenged societal norms, consistently pushing boundaries and encouraging fans to freely express themselves.

Unafraid to confront issues such as politics, sexuality, and religion, Madonna's artistry sparked widespread debate and influenced generations of artists and thinkers. While she releases music less frequently today, her legacy as a pioneering cultural icon remains undiminished.

Madonna's significance is so profound that an entire academic discipline—Madonna studies—exists to examine her groundbreaking contributions to music, gender, and popular culture. Her enduring impact continues to shape global conversations in art and society.

Britney Spears burst onto the music scene with her first two studio albums, which became some of the top-selling records of their time. Her meteoric rise made her the fastest-selling teenage artist in music history, establishing her as a major force early in her career.

Known for electrifying performances as both a singer and dancer, Spears earned the title "Princess of Pop." She played a pivotal role in popularizing teen pop, amassing over 150 million records sold worldwide. Billboard even recognized her as the eighth-biggest musical artist of the 2000s, a testament to her enduring influence.

Despite her incredible achievements, Spears's career has also included highly publicized ups and downs, adding complexity to her lasting legacy in the music world.

Celebrated as the "Voice of a Generation," Christina Aguilera is a dynamic singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality whose powerful talent has inspired many contemporary artists. With her impressive four-octave vocal range and the ability to deliver soaring high notes, Aguilera fearlessly explores important social themes like feminism, sexuality, and domestic violence through her music.

Aguilera began her career at a young age, appearing in various television shows before skyrocketing to fame in 1999 with her self-titled debut album released under RCA Records. This pivotal release marked her arrival as a major force in pop music.

Globally, Christina Aguilera has achieved immense commercial success, with more than 90 million records sold to date—a true testament to her lasting influence and star power in the music industry.

Katy Perry, often hailed as the "Queen of Camp" by Vogue, began her musical journey with a gospel album at just 16, releasing her debut in 2001. Although her initial effort didn’t achieve commercial success, Perry soon transitioned to secular music and achieved worldwide fame with the breakout hit "I Kissed a Girl" in 2008.

From that point forward, Perry became unstoppable, releasing a series of chart-topping hits. She has since become one of the best-selling female artists in history, accumulating over 143 million record sales across the globe.

Notably, every studio album she has released under the Capitol label has individually surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Furthermore, her electrifying Super Bowl halftime show in 2015 holds the distinction of being the most watched in the event’s history.

Olivia Rodrigo quickly rose to fame after the release of her breakout single "Drivers License," becoming an online sensation almost overnight. The overwhelming response to the song paved the way for her debut album, "Sour," which dominated the charts for weeks.

Her meteoric rise in the music industry brought her remarkable success and recognition she never anticipated at such a young age. Olivia also made her first appearance at the prestigious MET Gala, showcasing her influence beyond music.

Honored as Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2022, she originally captured audiences in the late 2010s with lead roles on Disney's "Bizaardvark" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series."

Ariana Grande gained widespread recognition playing Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and its spin-off, "Sam & Cat." Her transition from television to music marked the beginning of a stellar pop career, drawing attention not only for her personal life but, more importantly, for her extraordinary four-octave vocal range and dynamic performances.

Grande boasts 27 Guinness World Records and ranks as one of the most-streamed female artists on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. These remarkable accomplishments cement her status as a powerhouse in the music industry, showcasing her enduring influence and talent.

Cardi B's debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, launched her straight to the top, debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. This remarkable achievement signaled the arrival of a powerful new voice in rap music.

The album earned both critical and commercial acclaim, making Cardi B the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album as a solo artist. Before this breakthrough, she had already built a strong following as a social media influencer on Vine and Instagram.

Cardi B also gained attention as a regular cast member on VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York. With more songs surpassing a billion streams on Spotify than any other female rapper, Billboard named her Woman of the Year in 2020, recognizing her immense impact on the music industry.

Arguably the greatest Indian playback singer of all time, Lata Mangeshkar's contribution to the music industry gained her well-deserved honorific titles such as the "Queen of Melody", "Nightingale of India", and "Voice of the Millennium." While she was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, France also conferred on her its highest civilian award, Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour in 2007.

One of the first Indian playback singers to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, Lata recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages and a few foreign languages.

There are quite a few reasons why Lauryn Hill is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as one of the most influential musicians of her generation.

Credited with breaking the artistic barriers for female rappers, she is best known for her 1998 solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which became one of the best-selling albums at the time.

Hill, who brought hip-hop and neo-soul to popular music, has won eight Grammy Awards, which is the most for a female rapper to this day. She has several Guinness World Records to her name and has been inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

Not many are aware of the fact that Avril Lavigne's debut studio album, Let Go, continues to be one of the top-selling albums of the 21st century by a Canadian artist.

The singer/songwriter is considered to be a significant figure in the development of pop-punk music. It is not in the least bit surprising then that her smash hit singles from her maiden album earned her the well-deserved title of "Pop Punk Queen".

One of the few female singers to have best represented 2000s rock music, Avril is known for her "rocking" fashion sense that has gone on to influence a wide array of musical artists.

The multi-faceted Kylie Minogue is reportedly the highest-selling Australian female artist of all time. Aside from being a singer and songwriter, she has also tried her hands at acting. She is known to have reinvented her music and fashion sense over the years.

Often called the "Princess of Pop" by the European media, she has been a recipient of a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards, and eighteen ARIA Music Awards.

Minogue first made a name for herself by playing the part of Charlene Robinson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. Her professional musical journey also began during the late 80s. And, by the time the mid-90s arrived, she already had several successful singles topping the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Today, she happens to have sold over 80 million records worldwide. That being said, the artist is also known to have appeared in movies such as The Delinquents, Street Fighter, and San Andreas, to name a few.

Diana Ross, born in Detroit, Michigan, swiftly became a musical icon as the standout star of Motown Records during the 1960s. As the lead singer of The Supremes, she helped transform the group into one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.

Launching her solo career in 1970, Ross achieved a unique distinction as the only female artist with number-one singles as a soloist, in a duet, within a trio, and as part of an ensemble.

Honored as "Female Entertainer of the Century" by Billboard in 1976, Ross has also garnered widespread acclaim for her work as a talented actress in film and television.

Anna Mae Bullock, or Tina Turner as we know her, was one of the finest female singers of the 1980s. This statement means a lot considering that she had been out for a while in the bygone decade.

However, her phenomenal rise during the '80s was seen as her comeback, and with the release of her album Private Dancer in 1984, a lot of things changed for the better.

She followed the success of her aforementioned album with the release of Break Every Rule in 1986 and Foreign Affair in 1989, respectively. Needless to say, Turner was back and hungry for more.

Miley Cyrus stands out in the world of music with her unique raspy voice and bold, unforgettable persona. Over the years, she has delivered numerous chart-topping songs and boasts thirteen entries on the list. This outstanding achievement earned her the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums by a female artist in the 21st century.

One of the most talked-about singers of the modern era, Cyrus first gained fame as the lead in Disney Channel's immensely popular "Hannah Montana." The show played a pivotal role in transforming her into an iconic "Teen Queen" and paved the way for her versatile music career.

Since then, Miley Cyrus has maintained a devoted fanbase, constantly reinventing her sound and image to remain a relevant and influential figure in pop culture.

Another modern-day singing sensation who has been rocking the charts of late with the help of her mezzo-soprano vocal range is the lovely Dua Lipa. Known for her signature disco-pop sound, she has gone on to deliver instant chartbusters such as "One Kiss", "No Lie", and "New Rules".

Her debut album, Dua Lipa, continues to be the most streamed female album with over 10 billion streams on Spotify. Lipa won British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year awards at the Brit Awards in 2021 for her critically and commercially successful album, Future Nostalgia.

She was included on the Time 100 Next list in 2021.

Demi Lovato rose to prominence after working as a child actress in Disney and Nickelodeon shows such as Barney & Friends, As the Bell Rings, Camp Rock and its sequel.

Lovato began her musical journey with the debut duet, "This Is Me", which was a part of the movie Camp Rock. It went on to peak at number nine on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. Not long after that, the artist signed up with Hollywood Records and released her pop-rock album Don't Forget, which debuted at number 2 on Billboard 200 charts.

Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States alone and has released albums in different genres of music.

Widely celebrated as "The Voice" for her extraordinary vocal talent and improvisational mastery, Whitney Houston remains one of the most successful artists in music history. Having sold an estimated 200 million records worldwide, her influence is felt across generations.

Lauded with a multitude of prestigious awards, Houston has inspired countless aspiring singers with both her remarkable talent and enduring legacy. While her career brought immense financial success, her personal life was often the subject of public scrutiny and controversy.

Despite facing challenges behind the scenes, Houston's incredible achievement of securing seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 is a testament to her enduring influence and musical brilliance.

Celine Dion is celebrated for her powerful, technically skilled voice, establishing her as one of the most renowned singers in music history. Her iconic track, "My Heart Will Go On," recorded for the blockbuster film Titanic, remains one of the most recognizable and beloved film songs ever.

With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Dion holds the distinction of being both the best-selling Canadian artist and the top-selling French-language artist of all time. In addition to her English and French repertoire, she has also performed songs in Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese, and Chinese, showcasing her impressive linguistic versatility.

Aretha Franklin stands among the most iconic soul singers of all time and made history as the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Starting her career singing in church, Franklin released her first gospel album at just 14. Over the years, she sold more than 75 million records and earned an incredible 18 Grammy Awards, delivering classics like "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," and "Chain of Fools."

Known as the "Queen of Soul," she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, cementing her enduring influence on music history.

One of the best-selling female artists in country music with over 100 million records sold, Shania Twain released her self-titled debut album in 1993, but it failed to find listeners.

However, its failure didn't stop her as her comeback album, The Woman in Me, emerged as a hit. While many of her critics do not consider her to be an out-and-out country artist, there are plenty of others who acknowledge her as the "Queen of Country Pop." Her songs, which are a mix of mainstream pop and country music, carry themes of feminism and female empowerment.

"The Queen of Country", Reba McEntire, is one of the most successful female country singers of all time in the United States of America. She has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has released over 100 singles that have been placed on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

It is imperative to mention that her most famous album, From My Broken Heart, was produced after she, unfortunately, ended up losing eight of her band members in a plane crash.

While her musical roots began in country music, she also matured as an artist and explored a variety of genres. She is one of those rare country singers whose solid vocal control enables her to sing incredibly complex melodies.

One of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Joni Mitchell started her professional musical journey by singing in cafés and nightclubs across Canada. The unbelievably talented artist wrote many of her songs on the piano but played them on the acoustic guitar.

Her music sounded distinct owing to the fact that she applied her own open-tuning technique to it. It is important to mention that Mitchell used to compose beautiful yet socially relevant songs in her prime, such as "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Woodstock." She was called "one of the greatest songwriters ever" by Rolling Stone and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Described by The Wall Street Journal as "a skilled technical rapper with a strong melodic sense and a bold visual presence", Doja Cat is your trademark modern-day artist who gained popularity with her single "Mooo!", which went viral on various social media platforms.

The artist, who is well-versed in internet culture, is known for creating music videos and songs that achieve popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok. Yet another song of hers, "Get Into It (Yuh)", became a hit because of the dance trends on Tik Tok.

The fact that she is an absurdly humorous person does only help her case as the millennials tend to find it cool.

Alicia Keys is a music genius who began composing songs at the age of 12. The singer-songwriter is a trained classical pianist, who has sold over 90 million records worldwide.

A recipient of 15 Grammy awards, 17 NAACP awards, and 12 ASCAP awards, she grew up in a single-parent home as her father left the family when she was only 2.

Since she grew up in the Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood, the artist was exposed to the tough life of crime, drugs, abuse, and violence at a very young age. While it did make her emotionally vulnerable, she also managed to gain a lot of internal strength seeing how things were around her.

Keys was named by Billboard as the R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Decade.

Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated as the 'First Lady of Song' and the 'Queen of Jazz,' stands among the most influential American vocalists in music history. Her remarkable range, clarity, and pure tone set her apart from her peers and continue to inspire singers worldwide.

Renowned for her mastery of scat singing and her improvisational genius, Fitzgerald demonstrated impeccable diction and artistry. Her collaborations with jazz icons like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong produced timeless classics, including "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," "Dream A Little Dream of Me," and "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)."

Fitzgerald’s influence on the jazz genre is unmatched, transforming the musical landscape of her era. Her enduring legacy continues to shape the world of jazz, securing her place among the greats.

Honoured by Variety at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century", Lana Del Rey is a popular singer-songwriter, who is noted for her quality music which explores tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia with utmost grace and compassion.

Her compositions are often peppered with references to contemporary pop culture and 1950s-1960s Americana. A recipient of two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, Lana's breakthrough came in 2011 with the success of her single "Video Games." The artist is known to have worked at a homeless shelter during the early 2000s.

One of the best-known English singers and songwriters to have graced us with her voice in the new millennium, Adele's vocal skills are difficult to match. Her second studio album, 21, is reportedly the best-selling album by any artist in the 21st century, thus far.

With global chartbuster hits such as "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You", and "Set Fire to the Rain" to her credit, the artist went on to become the first female artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to have three simultaneous top-ten singles.

Her single, "Skyfall", for the blockbuster James Bond film of the same title, won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Soon after, Adele's third studio album, 25, went on to smash all first-week sales records as it turned out to become the best-selling music album of 2015.

Best known for her hit singles "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart", both of which reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Sia started her career as a singer in the acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s.

Born and raised in Adelaide, she commenced her journey as a solo artist after her band disbanded in 1997. Since then, she is known to have collaborated with some of the biggest names in music.

As we enter a new decade, we are certain of the fact that many of Sia's songs are waiting to dominate the charts and wow audiences yet again.

Halsey first gained attention from self-released music on social media platforms and was signed by Astralwerks in 2014. Her debut studio album, Badlands, 2015 was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

One of her recent songs, "Without Me", became a viral sensation and helped her gain popularity across the globe. In 2020, Billboard reported that Halsey has sold over 1 million albums and received over 6 billion streams in the United States of America, all thanks to her distinctive singing voice and unique style.

One may cease to find Amy Winehouse in the lists of the greatest singers of all time, but she certainly ranks among the most popular female artists. Known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, the English singer and songwriter was reportedly struggling with substance abuse before she bid farewell to the world in 2011.

Following her death, her album, Back to Black, briefly became the UK's best-selling album of the 21st century. Winehouse has been ranked 26th by VH1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.

Etta James commenced her musical journey in 1954 and went on to gain both followers and fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind".

Her deep and earthy voice did not only bridge the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll but also helped her win six Grammy Awards and 17 Blues Music Awards.

James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and has been called "one of the greatest voices of her century" by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Virginia-born Patsy Cline is widely considered to be one of the greatest country singers of all time. While she first made a name for herself by participating in local radio and television programs, she set the stage on fire nationally with her televised performance of "Walkin’ After Midnight" in 1957.

Even though a near-fatal car accident threatened to derail her flourishing career in 1961, she returned with a bang to the Grand Ole Opry stage just six weeks later. Songs like "I Fall to Pieces" and "Crazy" helped her become one of the first country performers to successfully crossover to the pop music charts.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Janis Joplin started her career as the lead vocalist of Big Brother and the Holding Company, a San Francisco rock band. She combined blues and rock and roll in her music and eventually went on to achieve fame as a solo artist with over 18 million albums sold.

One of the most popular singers of the sixties, she played at the famous Woodstock festival in 1969. Unfortunately, she was able to release only one solo album before her shocking death at the age of 27.

A true-blue rock star of her era, Joplin was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and "electric" stage presence.

Next up we have Billie Holiday, who had a massive influence on jazz music and pop singing during her best days. Known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills, she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up singing jazz and swing in Harlem nightclubs.

Her smoky voice and unique tempo made her famous throughout the 1930s and 1940s and helped her single "God Bless The Child" sell over a million copies, which was a remarkable feat at the time.

She has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, respectively. A motion picture aiming to cover her life story, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, was released in 2021.

Named her the "Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll", Stevie Nicks has incredible vocal power, and that's one of the reasons we are giving her a well-deserved spot on our list.

While her song "Edge Of Seventeen" is an iconic rock hit, she is best known for churning out hits like "Landslide" and "Dreams" along with her band Fleetwood Mac. Together, they sold over 120 million records globally.

Nicks has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice; first with Fleetwood Mac and again as a solo artist, and all we can say is that she truly deserves the honour.

The multi-talented Pink was originally a member of the girl group Choice before she was offered a solo recording contract by LaFace Records. It was a turning point for the powerhouse vocalist who utilized her unique style and released a string of hits that have topped the charts around the world like her hit single "Just Give Me A Reason." Also an actress and dancer, she has sold over 135 million records worldwide and was reportedly the second most-played female solo artist in the United Kingdom during the 2000s decade.

She continues to perform in sold-out concerts and definitely deserves a spot on our list.

Shakira, the dazzling Colombian singer, began her career at just 13 by signing with Sony Music Colombia. Known as the "Queen of Latin Music," she quickly captured the spotlight in her homeland as her debut album rose in popularity.

Her fame expanded globally in the 2000s, particularly among English-speaking audiences, and she remains a beloved performer to this day. A true international crossover star, Shakira captivated the world with her iconic 2010 anthem, "Waka Waka."

The song, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated themes for a sporting event, marked just one highlight in her illustrious career. Shakira has also delivered worldwide hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever," solidifying her status as a pop music powerhouse.