Best Female Singers of 2016

The Top Ten
1 K.S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. Chithra also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music.

Technically a brilliant singer!

2 Jackie Evancho Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Evancho is an American classical crossover singer who gained wide recognition at an early age. Since 2009, she has issued an EP and eight albums, including a platinum and gold album, and three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts. Evancho's latest album 'The Debut', was her eighth consecutive ...read more.

Jackie Evancho not only an ethereally beautiful singer, but the way she transforms her audiences is something every human being needs to experience at least once. Jackie's audiences are attended by people who travel from all over the worlds use to experience Jackie live.

Beautiful voice, incredibly emotional delivery. She makes people smile & cry at the same time.

Listen to her latest single "Safe & Sound" on iTunes, and see the accompanying YouTube video.

Brand new midnight tonight, "Writing's on the Wall" iTunes, Amazon, YouTube video.

3 Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Swift is best known for writing personal songs and has won 13 Grammy Awards... read more

Taylor Swift is the best singer. She is inspiring and amazing. I am a huge fan of her. I think she should be number one.

I don't think she should be on this list. Not because I hate her, but because she did not release any music this year.

Of course why would I choose anybody when there is Taylor Swift who existed and a good role model

4 Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known by her stage name Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress and an ambassador on one of the most popular companies of now, UNICEF.

She is also is one of the best-selling artists of all time. She won 4 Guinness World Records, 5 MTV Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 16'ASCAP Pop Music Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, 14 People's Choice, 1 Juno Award, 2 Myx Music Awards, 3 NRJ Awards, 6 Teen Choice and a Brit Award. ...read more.

Her voice is very nice &I like her all songs

Scott masters hi katy perry are you bad at me I'm sorry
I will be good to you hay katy perry I say love you my life with you
I what to play fireworks for me on 107.7 radio stations

Love you baby

5 Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American pop singer. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for its then-president, hip-hop producer and rapper Jay Z.

She is a fantastic singer

6 Beyonce Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is an American singer and actress, who started out in the popular pop/r&b girl group Destiny's Child. They had multiple top 5 hits such as "No, No, No", "Say My Name", "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Survivor", "Independent Women", "Bootylicious", and "Jumpin', Jumpin" from ...read more.

Bey should be higher. Shes the greatest performer of this generation

She is a very dirty women and I hate her

Great dancer, mediocre singer.

7 Meghan Trainor Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer and songwriter. Trainor's work has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award, Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year accolade and two Billboard Music Awards.

In my opinion she's really good. Her songs are pretty upbeat and I would definitely listen to any new music of her's

She's so awesome I would freak out if I ever sow her

Meghan is the best

8 Tove Lo Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (born October 29, 1987), better known by her stage name Tove Lo, is a Swedish singer and songwriter.

Totally generic, artificial auto-tune produced music.

Love her. She rocks

9 Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian-Spanish singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model.
10 Tinashe Tinashe Jorgenson Kachingwe, known professionally as Tinashe, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and former model.
The Contenders
11 Sarah Brightman Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, musician, songwriter, conductor, and dancer.

Makes Beyonce look like an amateur.

12 Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, one Bambi Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 27 Guinness World Records. ...read more.

Yes came on ari go yes the best 11th should be first but anyway you go girl

I think Ari should be in top ten with her beautiful voice

I think she should be the number 1 famous female of all

Please put her to the top tens this girl girl won artist of the year lmaoo

13 Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. Graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006, Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace the same year. She is best known with her international ...read more.

An amazing person and fantastic singer, completely dedicated to her fan base and awesome live.

I love her way too much

14 Sia Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, referred to mononymously as Sia, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She released her debut album in 1997 but mainly gained mainstrem attention in the 2010s. In 2021, she released the highly controversial film "Music". The film has received negative reviews online.

Sia is an inspirational woman who encourages opinion. she feels pop music has no mystery hence is why she wears a wig over her face. she had her song cheap thrills in the top 9 songs of 2016 as she has 100% Phenomenal singing. she also has a number of other famous songs such as Chandelier, Elastic Heart and Alive, these have made the top ten songs of their years as the public have voted and rated her singing. so from ALL of Sia's fans and I, I really do hope she gets into this top ten,

When I first heard her voice I thought she is in 20s. Amazing young and unique voice.

The best ever!

15 Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She is best known for songs like "Come & Get It", "Good For You", "Same Old Love", and "It Ain't Me". Selena Gomez's voice is mezzo-soprano but she usually sings in alto. She is best known for her role as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place.

I LOVE everything about her she's amazing, inspiring, beautiful and has the best voice ever she should be listed 1 or at least 2.

She's a great singer and is extremely hot

Cannot sing at all without auto-tune.

I love her so much catchy tunes

16 Tori Kelly Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly is an American singer, songwriter and record producer who slowly gained recognition after starting to post videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, Kelly auditioned for the singing competition television series American Idol.

Just listen to her singing "Don't you Worry 'Bout a Thing."

17 Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Ann Lynn Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She stars as the young version of Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games and as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She plays Jenny Parker in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting . (She) ...read more.
18 Melanie Martinez Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer and songwriter. Melanie Martinez auditioned for the American television vocal talent show The Voice and became a member of Team Adam.

Loved her since the day I heard her first song

She should be #1

19 Lauren Daigle
20 Alessia Cara Alessia Caracciolo, born on July 11th, 1996 is professionally known as Alessia Cara, is a Canadian singer and songwriter.

I'm in shock that she isn't on the list. I know she only became famous recently, but she deserves where she is at. She has a great voice, all of her songs are catchy, and have good messages. She deserves to be in The Top 20 at least.

21 Ellie Goulding Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born on December 30th, 1986 in Hereford, England. She is most well-known in the U.S. for her singles "Lights”, "Love Me Like You Do” and "Burn", and has been featured in other songs with artists like Calvin Harris. ...read more.
22 Maddie Ziegler Madison Nicole Ziegler is an American dancer, actress, author and model. She was initially known for appearing in Lifetime's reality show Dance Moms from 2011 until 2016.
23 Jojo Siwa Joelle Joni Siwa, also known as Jojo Siwa is an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTuber. She joined the masked singer in 2020.
24 Jhene Aiko Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, known as Jhené Aiko or Jhené, is an American singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California.
25 Floor Jansen Floor Jansen is a Dutch singer-songwriter and vocal coach. She is currently vocalist of Nightwish and leader of Revamp.
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