Best Male Singers of the 21st Century

The Top Ten
1 Chester Bennington Chester Charles Bennington (March 20th, 1976 - July 20th, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. Before he was known for Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of post-grunge act Grey Daze who was heavily inspired by Stone... read more

Come on, people... this guy has the most impressive voice ever. His singing abilities were ingenious and unique... he could even scream melodically. He had a lot of pain hidden inside... and that's why he could sing the most heartbreaking songs so personally and emotionally. Nobody will ever be better than him. This guy should and will never ever be forgotten.

Sings like an angel. Screams like a devil. And you can actually hear the best of him when he is singing live on stage, working the crowd in progress.

As expected. And he should be at this place. No one can take his place till he is alive.

2 Dimash Kudaibergen Dinmukhamed Kanatuly Kudaibergenov, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen (born May 24th, 1994) is a Kazakh singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Dimash is best known as a contestant of Chinese talent show "Singer 2017" where he was declared a runner-up. He is also known for possessing a wide... read more

He is in a class by himself. A true artist. His voice is his instrument, though he also plays others. Does it ALL from opera to rap seamlessly. His range defies comprehension. Never heard such talent in my 68 years of life. Voice of an angel.

He is the best not only for the 21st century but for all of time.

It's just that he is the best for today, and it is not discussed!

3 Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He sang songs such as The A team and Shape of You. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk.

He is an amazing singer, and I have never seen a bad song by him. He also has a great voice. He was the one who made me get heavily inspired in music. He just released his new album, Subtract, and I think it's one of his best albums ever.

His song "Perfect" is one of the most beautiful songs of all time, and you can hear clearly every word he sings plus his lyrics are wonderful. He doesn't get changed half a dozen times at his concerts - that's a waste of time and money - just Ed, his guitar, his voice, and his songs, and the audiences LOVE him such that he's one of the highest-selling music artists of all time.

4 Adam Lambert Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter and stage actor. Since 2009, he has sold over 2.5 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide.

Adam Lambert is the best. No doubt. Adam is awesome. Regardless of the high notes that Adam achieves, it is important to realize the quality of his voice in the high notes. He has a lot of technique and natural talent. Adam uses a lot of mixed voice, he has a strong, explosive, and penetrating voice. Besides, Adam has excellent dynamics and control. Oh, and without forgetting that Belting is a technical marvel of Adam!

The very best voice with incredible range, power, and depth. No one compares - literally no one! He is also a great entertainer. You cannot listen to him without feeling the music in your soul. (And I hear he is actually a very nice person, which is probably very rare.)

5 Matt Shadows Matthew Charles Sanders, better known by his stage name M. Shadows, is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the American metalcore/alternative metal band Avenged Sevenfold.

Love his voice. I hope they have another album soon.

6 Benjamin Burnley Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV is an American musician, composer, and producer, best known as the founder and frontman of the American rock band Breaking Benjamin.

One of the most original and unique singers nowadays. His voice is so beautiful. Just listen to his music, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

7 Adam Gontier Adam Wade Gontier is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for Saint Asonia, but is best known as the former lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace.

How is this not in the top 3? Listen to Bitter Taste or I Hate Everything About You, and you hear how he is singing really. He sings with powered emotion, not just randomly saying stuff. He must be higher.

His voice is perfection.

I like Matt but Three Days Grace isn't the same anymore. Saint Asonia is going to be an amazing band.

The emotion he puts in his songs is just... It cannot be described by words.

8 Bryan Adams Bryan Guy Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist and activist.

His voice is very melodious. His songs are not at all contrived. His songs are the most soulful ones one can hear. A talent such as his should at least be above the likes of Justin Bieber, for crying out loud.

He has a really good voice, and he's talented at guitar, which is my favourite instrument, and I like his songs.

9 Brendon Urie Brendon Boyd Urie, more commonly known as Brendon Urie, was born April 12, 1987, in St. George, Utah. He is an American singer, songwriter, musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is best own as the lead singer of the American pop-rock band Panic! At The Disco. He is the only original remaining member... read more

Should be number 1. There is literally no note this man cannot reach. Give any of his songs a listen and hear the clean transition from note to note, sometimes he pulls off the impossible. This artist even did a Bohemian Rhapsody cover from Queen which was flawless, leaving the Freddy Mercury replacement Adam Lambert in the dust.

Brendon should definitely be on this list, his vocal range is insane! And have you seen his live performances? Unlike some artists, he's very passionate about what he does, and I respect that.

10 Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer... read more

I agree that he should be No.1. He is an absolutely brilliant musician, singer, dancer, and composer. But there is a great deal of jealousy and back-biting in the music industry. Bruno withdrew his name from the music award list last year. I felt that, along with a great many other people, that his hand was forced because he was winning too many awards. Well, too bad for the other whining losers who can't compete with brilliance. And that's 24K gold brilliance.

He has that something, it's rare and only a few people in the music world ever have it.

The Contenders
11 Chris Taylor Brown

I know this guy. He's the lead singer of the rock band Trapt. He's an amazing singer, no disrespect to Chester or Matt, but it's just my opinion.

Best rock voice out there. Even his ballads are amazing. Echo is his best vocal, in my opinion.

12 George Ezra
13 David Draiman David Michael Draiman is an American songwriter and the vocalist for the band Disturbed as well as for the band Device.

The hard rock singers are always underappreciated for their vocals. Draiman is a phenomenal vocalist and set himself apart from the rest by being able to hit notes the rest of the list can't.

14 Olly Murs Oliver Stanley Murs, known professionally as Olly Murs, is an English singer-songwriter, television presenter and actor. He first came to national attention for coming second in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009.
15 James Bay James Michael Bay is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. In 2014, he released his single "Hold Back the River", which has been certified platinum, before releasing his debut studio album Chaos and the Calm.
16 Adam Levine Adam Noah Levine is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles pop rock band Maroon 5.

Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album,... read more

His voice is so unique and perfect, and he is HOT! He's also really funny and down to Earth (especially on The Voice), and he is literally God's gift. End of.

Amazing range, amazing live, and crazy unique voice. His falsettos are to DIE for. And he has a great low voice too, like in "Come Away to the Water".

Best voice, amazing songs... oh yeah, he's also HOT! What else do you need? Girls Like You and Sugar are my favorites!

17 Tim McIlrath Timothy James "Tim" McIlrath is an American punk rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the American punk rock band Rise Against.
18 Ricky Martin Enrique Martín Morales, commonly known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, actor and author who is widely regarded as the king of Latin Pop. Martin began his career at age 12 with the all-boy pop group Menudo. After five years with the group, he released several Spanish-language solo albums... read more
19 Chris Martin Christopher Anthony John "Chris" Martin is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of rock band Coldplay.

He is really good at piano, and he has a really good voice. He can make really good songs for the band Coldplay, which he is in, which rock the charts.

Brilliant man with a brilliant voice.

20 Sam Smith Samuel Frederick "Sam" Smith is an English singer-songwriter born in London on May 19, 1992. They rose to fame in October 2012 when they were featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. They are well known for songs like "Stay With Me",... read more

They have a really beautiful voice, and they have really good award-winning songs, like Writings on the Wall and Stay with Me.

The most incredible voice of the 21st century. His range and singing technique is insane. It has even improved in his second album, which I didn't think was possible. Should be at the top of this list.

21 Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. He's also in side-project groups such as The Network, Foxboro HotTubs, Pinhead Gunpowder,... read more

Wide range and has written so many great songs.

22 Mark Chavez
23 Gerard Way Gerard Arthur Way is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who was the lead vocalist and co-founder of the American alternative rock band My Chemical Romance from its formation in September 2001 until its split in March 2013. His debut solo album Hesitant Alien was released... read more

Gerard Way has a very different and very good type of singing voice, perfect for the type of music that he makes.

24 Andy Biersack Andrew Dennis "Andy" Biersack, formerly known as Andy Six, is an American singer and pianist. He is the founder and lead vocalist for the American rock band Black Veil Brides, and is its only remaining original member.
25 Eminem Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor and music producer born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 300 million records making him the bestselling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he is a member of D12 and (with Royce... read more

Literally the best-selling artist of the century. And his music influenced many and many rappers to begin their rap careers. Not only that, he influenced rappers but pop artists too. He is lyrically insane and unstoppable.

He's Eminem, the man brings awareness to drug abuse and domestic violence with amazing songs. He helps you understand that being human is okay, just don't be a bad person. He is truly an idol without trying to be "perfect." Love him.

He is really good at rapping, and he has really good tunes for his songs like Rap God and Stan. He deserves top 10.

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