Most Talented Music Icons of All Time

The Top Ten
1 Michael Jackson Michael Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson; August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by a propofol and benzodiazepine overdose on June 25, 2009. He donated (at least) a remarkable 500,000,000 dollars to charity. Michael is also known as The King of Pop (a title given to him by Elizabeth Taylor) or under the initials MJ. Dubbed the King of Pop, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. ...read more.

This man really understood music. He knew how to nail every genre. Michael Jackson had a beautiful voice. He really knew how to make his songs not boring. Even his slow songs were catchy. His song-writing skills, singing and dancing skills, beat boxing skills, and creative music videos prove that no artist is more talented than Michael Jackson.

This dude was way more talented than Elvis and the Beatles.

He had such a baby voice.

2 Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave ...read more.

He can play piano and sing like no other human and writes the most beautiful songs. Just pure God-given talent.

Come on people: he is the number one.

We have to take him to the top!

3 Hariharan Hariharan is an Indian playback singer who has sung for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Gujarati and Rajasthani films, an established and foremost ghazal singer and composer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music . In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma ...read more.

Hariharan is Legendary Versatile singer...
He has sung in all genres of music...
His voice is magical, magnetic, sweet and Crystal clear...

Member of popular band "COLONIAL COUSINS"..
One of the pioneers of Fusion music...
Generator of MAGNETIC VOICE...

Legendary Versatile Singer...
One of the best Ghazal composers...
Member of popular Pop band "Colonial Cousins"...
Film composer...
Stage performer...
He is the best of singing aalaap & sargam...
He has received several kinds of music awards...

King of ghazal, melody, slow songs, alap, improvisation, on-stage improvisation, voice,...

4 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.

There is not another young female singer on this planet that has Jackie's whole package.15 years old and she is totally loved by her fans which (unfortunately) at this time is much older. She is a perfect roll model for the youth today if they only knew of her existence, their loss. I have seen her twice live and she keeps getting better. Not a day goes by that I don't listen to her music, it just makes me happy.

Jackie Evancho has perhaps the most beautiful voice of the 21th Century. At only 15 years of age she has accomplished more in the last five years than other artist have in a life time.

Has inspired 4 generations with her version of Star Spn Banner. Music Icon... Her genre resume is incomparable

Jackie simply has the most beautiful singing voice in the world.

5 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 can sing for any age group. Melodies, club songs, light music, pathos, semi classical, folk songs, disco, devotionals, lullabies and many more. She does perfect justice to any genre of song.

Not even a single female singer has so much power and depth in voice. Really Chithra has raw qualities in her voice. Very devotional voice.

6 Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy. ...read more.

Elvis at number 12? Beneath Robbie Williams, Regine Velasquez, Sonu Nigam, Jackie Evancho etc...? Who are all this people to be concidered as music icons of all time and supossed to be better than Elvis Presley? Who made this list? An idiot without musical knowledge? I'm out of here!

Come on This is just absolute balderdash.Jackson is top because he passed away not too long ago sadly.Elvis should be number 1.What Robbie Williams is doing on this defies logic.Look at it again in 40 years and Elvis and Michael will be there.He wont.As for most of the rest neither wiil they.

7 Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam is an Indian playback singer, live performer, host and actor. He sings in Hindi and Kannada language films.

His voice is just mind blowing! Blows me away every time I hear his voice! Sonu nigam rocks!

8 John Lennon John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980) was an English singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a co-founder of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. He was assassinated by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980 at age 40. Lennon was characterised by the rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing and drawings, on film, and in interviews. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.

John Lennon along with Paul McCartney were two people who change the music industry in so many ways with their creativity and willingness to explore new sounds

9 Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop and rock ...read more.
10 Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose is a Filipino singer, actress, model, composer, and television personality.

As a 12 year old girl, I just simply say that Julie Anne San Jose deserves this award because she is a total package performer(can act, dance, rap, sing, play instruments) so where can you find a girl like that? Besides, she is a natural girl;yan and maganda Mga parekoys! Rock And Roll!

Julie is very talented. She sings, dances, acts and plays different musical instruments. Everyone knows that!

Julie anne san jose is the best performer and good partner with elmo. She can play different instrument. And good influence in anybody...

Julie anne is the best she deserves an award because she develops her talent and can stand in her own feet

The Contenders
11 Regine Velasquez Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, dubbed as the Asia's Songbird is a Filipina recording artist, host, producer, philanthropist, commercial endorser, actress, and an Asian pop culture icon. She is widely known for possessing an extensive vocal range.

Still the ONE and ONLY. The UNDEFEATED QUEEN DIVA of ALL TIME. The Asia's Songbird, Pitch-Perfect Singer, World-Class Diva, The Philippine Pride, The number 1 Singer In Asia. STILL, Regine Velasquez!

The Best Music Icon and the most favorite singer in the Philippines.

Regine is truly amazing singer... My number 1 singer

12 Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal is an Indian playback singer. She has received twelve National Film Awards, twenty Filmfare Awards and eight Filmfare Awards South to date.
13 Rachelle Ann Go

Her notes and vocal prowess are unsurpassed. She simply astonishes everyone when she starts to pour emotions as she sings and belts it out in an extraordinary way. Her versatility and excellence in her craft is evidenced by multiple standing ovations that dubbed her as the ultimate champion and fierce songstress that won even the hearts and praises of music legends such as singer lea Salonga, Ryan Cayabyab, etc.

She is simply the best... Very classy and talented. She truly deserves to be called the ultimate champion--with her powerful voice, amazing stage presence, beautiful persona, she is a complete package. No one comes close to her in the talent department...

14 Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995 and again from 2009 to 2012. He has also had commercial success as a solo artist.

A LEGEND Nobody will ever top this man

One of the Greats

15 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
16 Jonalyn Viray

When she sings, you can feel her emotions. When she belts her high notes, you'll surely have a goosebumps. When she whistles, you might think it's a bird humming.

Jonalyn Viray's continue to amazed her supporters every time she performed on stage,.

Jonalyn viray... The only artist to match, the Asia's songbird, regine velasquez-alcasid,

Very versatile and powerful vocal range... Shes the next regine with soulful voice...

17 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.
18 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
19 Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian/American rapper / pop music artist. Minaj is most known for her songs such as "Anaconda", "Super Bass", "Starships" and her feature on "Bang Bang". Despite her controversial songs, Brent Staples from "The New York Times" claimed her to be 'the most influential female rapper of all time', presumably distinctive for her fast flow and her use of alter egos with Cockney accent. She has endorsed Adidas, MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi. Minaj has received ten Grammy-nominations throughout her career, and has won multiple awards including the Billboard's Women in Music 2011 Rising Star award.

Talented? More like untalented!

20 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 ...read more.
21 K. J. Yesudas Born 10 January 1940, at Fort Kohi

He is an Indian musician and filmplayback singer. Yesudas sings Indian classical, devotional and cinematic songs. He has recorded more than 100,000 songs in a number of Indian languages including Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil as well as Russian, Arabic, Latin and English during a career spanning more than five decades.

Yesudas has recorded over 70,000 songs and has won scores of accolades including the coveted Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (2002), Padma Vibhushan(2017) and seven National Awards for Best Playback Singer. He is the only singer who has been accorded the title Asthana Gayakan(official singer) of Kerala State. ...read more.

The celestial singer - Yesudas - greatest singer of the world

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23 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.

Whitney Houston is the greatest voice of her generation, and half these people wouldn't be singing if it weren't for her incredible range and mind blowing control. Despite her own insecurities, she will always be remembered as the VOICE!

24 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.
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