Greatest Female Music Icons

The Top Ten
1 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.

Don't be ridiculous! She hasn't been in the music industry to be classed as the greatest female music icon. That's an absolute insult to all the superb female singers in the world whose careers have lasted for decades.

Never seen so much fuss across the spectrum, from pop through crossover to classical and opera.
So much angst, so much worship, so many heated discussions.
This is called 'disruption' and indicates that Jackie Evancho will have a place in the history books.

JOKE! She's hardly the greatest female music icon. SHE'S A COVER SINGER! A REAL MUSICIAN not only sings, he/she also plays a musical instrument/s and writes his/her own songs. Jackie Evancho only sings, and sings covers.

It's no mystery why Jackie is often chosen to sing at big events, like her rendition of "God Bless America" at the 2016 Capitol Fourth concert. Her Effect on audiences is legendary.

2 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.

K. S. Chithra is a truly amazing singer. She has huge range, power and a beautiful tone to her voice that you can't quite put your finger on. Thats my girl! Greatest young singer to emerge for a long time. Chithra is the best vocalist I have seen from the Asia in a generation.
She has a heartbreakingly beautiful voice.

Chithra is one of the most talented singers to come out of Asia. She can exchange easily from chest voice, to head voice, to the high whistle register flawlessly. You will be hearing about her for years to come.
Chithra is a very special and talented singer who will go far. She so deserved to win the X Factor, although it is an absolute outrage that a girl as talented as Leona was forced to enter it in the first place. "
Chithra has the greatest voice ever!
she is a very great singer.

she's got what it takes to be an ultimate champion.. she is very versatile and the quality of her voice is so magnificent.. not only that.. she embodies all the good qualities of a true youth model.. family oriented, God-fearing and she loves her work and is dedicated to her craft.. most of all, she's remained humble despite all the blessings she's been given.. beautiful!

Chithra deserves 2 be d greatest singer of all time bcoz she has the GOD given talent and has the voice that stands out and can best other contemporaries

she is the most beautiful and fashionable singer I have ever seen...
she deserves 2 be at the top
really the ultimate champion..

3 Judy Garland Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American singer, actress, and vaudevillian. The American Film Institute named her 8th greatest female star of classic American cinema. She's also the mother of actress and singer Liza Minnelli.
4 Julie Andrews Dame Julia "Julie" Elizabeth Andrews is an English film and stage actress, singer, author, theatre director and dancer.
5 Pat Benatar Patricia Mae Andrzejewski, known professionally by her stage name Pat Benatar, is an American singer, songwriter, and four-time Grammy Award winner.
6 Stevie Nicks Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer and songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums.
7 Ella Fitzgerald Ella Jane Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz and Lady Ella.
8 Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer-songwriter with multiple gold albums in a career spanning over 62 years.
9 Sarah Brightman Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, musician, songwriter, conductor, and dancer.
10 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
The Contenders
11 Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She influenced a lot of singers such as: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears. She is known as Queen of Pop and at modern pop culture specifically in 2012 "Madge" or MDNA. She has 14 studio albums (Madonna, Like a Virgin, True Blue, Like a Prayer, Erotica, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light, Music, American Life, Confessions on a Dance Floor, Hard Candy, MDNA, Rebel Heart, and Madame X), 3 soundtrack albums (Who's That Girl, I'm Breathless, and Evita), 4 compilation albums (The Immaculate Collection, Something to Remember, GHV2, and Celebration), ...read more.

She is the Genius of Music. Notably The Most Successful Female Singer Of All Time by the Guinness Book of world Records. She has sold almost 300 Million Singles and albums and continues to draw attention through her music, wit, fashion, and charity. She is regarded as Pop Queen worldwide. her last success is her final Greatest Hits album from Warner Brothers Company. which has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide. She has ventured farther by singing on Film "Evita" and stage plays Speed the plow. She has the most Top Ten Singles in US Billboard History beating the Beatles and Elvis fro the record. And widely popular with her liberating videos. Her musical style is Pop-Perfect, her voice can lure you to dance (Like a Virgin, Music, 4 Minutes... ), and to cry (Crazy for you, Live to tell, Drowned world/Substitute for Love). She is the only female artists with the most number 1 songs worldwide counting almost to 30. With her deal with Live Nation, The Queen of Pop is set to ...more

she the best in music y she the queen of pop

The true Queen of Pop.

12 Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification.

The Voice. probably the most influential RnB singer of all time, with her signature hand gestures and belting powerful voice. her last tremendous success was with the Bodyguard Soundtrack, in which her I will always love you is the first and only solo female single to have 14 straight weeks at number 1 in the US Charts. although her career eclipsed this decade due to her drug abuse allegations, she came back just this summer with "I look to you" comeback album, it debuts at number 1 at the US album charts but didn't quite make an impression on the singles charts. Hopefully this coming decade her voive will continue to captivate us again.

Greatest female voice of all music; no competition with Mariah whatsoever.

THE BEST WHO EVER DID IT, best selling female singer per unit of all time!

13 Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and television producer.
14 Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears, born on December 2, 1981, is an American former singer and actress. She was born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. As a child, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows, such as "The Mickey Mouse Club," before signing with Jive Records in 1997... read more

Britney Spears is the Bestselling Female Artist of the 2000s, with over 100 million albums sold worldwide. Madonna says she feels "maternal towards her" and she "admire[s] her talent as an artist. " She has been a major influence of Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Beyonce. She is the Princes of Pop, and she owns that title... It's totally her's. She is an iconic performer, recording artist, and overall entertainer. And I would like to point out she uses auto tune because it's popular not because she needs it.

In my opinion Miss Britney spears is the most talented woman in all Usa better than madonna and any other girl she is the most mayne not the best voice but she gives the best of her in her music and videos. It's britney Bitch

15 Mariah Carey Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1970, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is one of the biggest best-selling women in the music industry, with 18 number 1 records to her name. She is regarded as a sex symbol through her songs and music videos, and she is "well known" for her over-the-top sexy poses and for having breast implants. She is also known to be a diva, and she is well known for her high-demands. She won 5 Grammys and starred in her documentary movie "Glitter." Mariah Carey started her fame by releasing her song, Vision of Love and also released her first album "Mariah Carey" but before that, in 1988, she accompanied Brenda K Starr, a rising pop singer in the 80s to Columbia ...read more.

The Diva with the tremendous vocals, probably no opera singer can match Mariah's feat for she holds the record for the most number 1 singles in the US Charts for a solo artist, with her last effort "We Belong Togther" as the song of the decade in the US Billboard, remembering that she was also the 90's decade pick for the Top Artist. Her songs potray mush rnb and hiphip-pop, she made music popular by collaborating with rappers during the 90's. and singing with Boyz II Men with record breaking "One Sweet day". Her songs endures even to this day as her debut album is still widely recognized as the one of the best albums of all time. Her voice is full of Soul. Cited to having Aretha as her idol. She truly is the Diva with the great with the Vocal charisma.

How in the world is Mariah #15? And someone who is basically unknown is number one?!
Also madonna is only 10?!

she is a inspiration 2 women everywhere

16 Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer and businesswoman. She is best known for her song "My Heart Will Go On", which is the main theme of the 1997 film Titanic, which was the first film to gross $1 billion at the box office.

Claimed to be the Biggest Selling Female Music Artist of all time according to World Music Awards with 200 million mark, Celine will still be well remembered by her powerful vocals for My Heart Will Go On, and her platinum albums.

I voted celine dion because she shouldn't be on 8th place. Why Madonna is the 3rd?

17 Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father, C. L. Franklin, was minister. ...read more.
18 Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan Streisand, known professionally as Barbra Streisand, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker.
19 Kate Bush
20 Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook, known by the pseudonym Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.
21 Sade Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade Adu or simply Sade, is an English singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and record producer.
22 Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. She is also a well-known member of the 27 Club, as she overdosed on alcohol at age 27.
23 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.

Ariana Grande Butera is an American singer-songwriter who broke out onto the scene in the Nickelodeon show Victorious. Her debut song "The Way" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and her debut album "Yours Truly" hit number 1 on the Billboard 200.

24 Cher Cher is an American singer and actress. Described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry, she is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances during her five-decade-long career, which has led to her being nicknamed the Goddess of Pop.
25 Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian–French singer-songwriter and actress. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million.
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