Best Pop Singers of All Time

The Top Ten

1 Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana and passed away 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 ...read more.

Although he is very iconic he is not the best option for this number spot.

YYYESSS.
Michael was the best of his time and every generation should know about his history and the fact that the court cases were bullcrap for lack of a better word.

Michael Jackson is forever. Because he is the GOD OF THE MUSIC. His all songs are perfect.He is vey kind person.I love you michael forever

He was and will remain forever the "king of pop"
He was like an angel and always helped the ones who needed help

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2 Adele Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins 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 hit singles ...read more.

Deep and a very hard to master voice

SHe has a pretty amazing voice, way better than Michael Jackson.

THE BEST! ADELE SHOULD BE #1!

3 Bruno Mars 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.

He was good voice. And he performs really good, he deserves a much better position along the list, better than the scumbag Bieber

Should me number 2 after michael jackson. He is the best singer right now.

Keeps his voice cool

Sooo awesome singer!

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4 Lady Gaga Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. ...read more.

She can sing almost ANY genre of music perfectly! And she writes her own music!

Lady gaga should be number one because she stands up for kids that are bullied she gave her fans a special nickname and she can write her own songs.

Her music is pure ART, she is so influential to our generation.

5 Katy Perry 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. ...read more.

Just look at her

She says better than a lot of the people higher in this list like Justin Bieber and Taylor swift. And for your information, Eminem is a hip hop artist not pop - PinkCyclops

I didn't wished her to be at 19.
She's nice!
I like her voice.
She deserves to be in top 10

Scotty masters I know katy perry she is so good
singer of fireworks and roar or hot n cold is my favorite songs tp playing it
for me on magic 107.7

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6 Rihanna 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 ...read more.
7 Pink Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.
8 Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She was born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She is best known for writing break up songs and for having more than 5 Grammys. She became interested in country music when she was around 9 years old and after watching a documentary about ...read more.

Taylor swift is one of the begest pop stare in the werld. And she have like 15 or 20 het songs

I love Taylor Swift

The artist Taylor Swift should possible be in first place but it might be an uneasy decision since they are taste bias which can differ in strange ways than one might expect. Not always though. - iliescu

Madonna deserves place 2 she is the queen of pop rich behind the king.

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9 Elton John Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John CBE is an English singer, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date.

ELTON Is Absolutely, #1 of ALL Time! Period.
Michael Jackson is #2.
Look at his hits, Neverending.
Get Real.

Elton John is the best pop singer. Why is he way down here?

I mean, what the hell!?! Elton wasn't even on the list. He is simply the best

10 Justin Bieber Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada and is Christian. He is the son of author Pattie Mallette. ...read more.

Best Singer in the world Justin Bieber. I love this song all

Deserves to be 1st

Agh... Why really? He is the worst singer/boy I have ever seen...

I think he is really cute and can sing really well. I love you justin

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The Contenders

11 Chester Bennington 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. He also participated in side projects like Julien K and Dead By Sunrise. He committed suicide in 2017 after a period of depression. ...read more.

He is the bomb! In best singers of all time he's only 25th? WHAT THE! @#$!

But he is a rock singer
Anyway I like him a lot
He is the best singer of all
Love the way he screams the hell out
Really a very good voice
Love you and mike Linkin Park rules forever

He passed away.

Best Pop singer.Linkin Park is a Pop Band now.One More Light is a pop album.So technically he is a pop singer - wriddhak

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12 Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, known professionally as Enrique Iglesias, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.

Just listen to his voice, try to understand the meaning if his lyrics and you'll realise there isn't a better singer than him in this world. He has got the most soothing voice ever. Almost ALL HIS SONGS have managed to be on top in the charts. Need nothing more to say. He is simply amazing. Period.

I don't have much to say.. Simply he is the best. Just listen to his music for a one time. You'll addicted to his voice and to the amazing lyrics. He is magical.

He is best. No one can beat him. - Yash882003

Should be in top 3!... come on addicted, hero somebody's me, do you know,... these are epics sang by him e

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13 Ariana Grande Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera, known professionally as Ariana Grande, is an American singer and actress. She was born on June 26th 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. She is best known for her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious and its spin-off show Sam & Cat. ...read more.

Ariana Grande is one of the best singers ever, her voice goes so high and she is just so beautiful, and I couldn't think of a better role model look how far she's come!

Ariana Grande RULES!

Ummm she should be number one

You may not be able to understand what she says sometimes, but she still has skill and talent.

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14 Adam Levine 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. ...read more.

Sexiest man alive.. And can sing perfectly..

Al mine love you adam

I love adam levin

No one can sing his song perfectly.

15 Whitney Houston 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 ...read more.

Who in the world would put Whitney Houston 20th.She may be gone from living but she's always looking down on all the great souls

Should at least no 2

16 Lorde Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, better known by her stage name Lorde, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter.
17 Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk.
18 Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American singer and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. She performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows like "The Mickey Mouse Club" as a child before signing with Jive Records in 1997 and going on to become a pop superstar ...read more.

Britney is the princess of pop so she must be in the top 5

19 Selena Gomez 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 "Naturally". 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.

Selena is a breath of fresh air. She has a beautiful voice and sings straight from her heart.

Every single song is good

A well and much respect for artist in new wave music, personal favorite. This artist works a lot and has an earn in music quite well found. Real upbeat and cool - some songs are just more stellar than others and to enjoy much. For real perspective just listen to ones best by Selena Gomez and possible not the full range if just want a play list with good music. - iliescu

She sings good and is so inspiring! She really does love her fans and is such a great singer

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20 Robbie Williams 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.

He has an amazing voice

Pop/Rock singer

21 Madonna Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone 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 ...read more.

#7 is too low for Madonna. Behind Paramore? They are not even known outside US! And everyone knows Madonna's music, whether they like Madonna or not, from Like a Virgin to Like a Prayer to Ray of Light to American Life. Best selling female solo artist of all time, this shouldn't even be a debate.

Because she is the most successful female artist of all time and the queen of pop.

Madonna should be number one on this list

She�'s the QUEEN of pop

22 Eminem 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.

Raps like a king!

Um... He's a rapper. NOT a pop singer.

23 Sia Sia

Sia is the best! She compose the best pop songs ever, and for all the others pop singers. And... she knows sing!

24 Prince Prince Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21st, 2016) was an American musician, best known for being one of the most popular and influential artists from the 80s, with songs such as "Purple Rain", "Little Red Corvette", "1999", and "When Doves Cry" .

The greatest pop singer of all time- awe inspiring!

25 Hayley Williams Hayley Williams Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer, songwriter and musician. She is best known as the lead vocalist, occasional keyboardist and primary songwriter of the American rock band Paramore.
26 Beyonce 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.

shes hot

27 Demi Lovato Demi Lovato Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received her breakthrough role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. ...read more.

Seriously?

I 💖 Demi Lovato so much. She is the best singer ever. She is beautiful inside and out. She has the best voice ever.

28 Cee Lo Green Cee Lo Green Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, known professionally as CeeLo Green, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor.

He isn't theat bad. I like him on the The Voice.

29 Pitbull Pitbull Armando Christian Pérez, better known by his stage name Pitbull, is a Grammy (and Latin Grammy) winning Cuban-American rapper, songwriter and record producer.
30 Adam Lambert 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.

I would have voted for chester bennington, but chester is a metal singer... So... ADAM! His voice is truly amazing. He deserves much higher. I wish I could hit notes that high and loud. For Your Entertainment is 1 of my favorite songs :3

He is the best... Anyone who disagrees has no sense of music

31 Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for songs such as "Beautiful", "Genie In A Bottle", "Fighter", "Hurt", "Dirrty", "Your Body", "Lady Marmalade", "Reflection", "I Turn To You", "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" "What A Girl Wants" and ...read more.

I think christina aguilera should be on this list because she has an awesome voice and is the best of the decade

She has real talent! Not lip-synching like britney

32 Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Jackson is a singer and dancer who is well known for her sexually graphic records, iconic performances, and slightly weak voice. She is regarded as a sex symbol through her songs and videos.
33 Nicky Minaj

Pretty good at rapping!

34 George Michael George Michael Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham!.

He had cool hair and beats most of the pop stars around today.

Originally from Wham, huge across Europe and the US.
Plus, amazing voice talent and fun songs

35 Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney 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 music .
36 Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Tennessee, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child.

Amazing Star

37 Billie Joe Armstrong 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.
38 Meghan Trainor 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.
39 Charlie Puth Charlie Puth Charles Otto "Charlie" Puth Jr. is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. His initial exposure came through the viral success of his song videos uploaded to YouTube.
40 Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

How come everyone forget Stevie? This guy is a GENIUS and his singing is way better than Jackson's, Bennington's and… everyone's!

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42 Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson Jessica Ann Simpson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, reality television personality and fashion designer who made her debut in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has made many recordings, starred in several television shows, movies and commercials, launched a line of hair and beauty products, ...read more.
43 Sam Cooke Sam Cooke Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music.
44 Harry Styles Harry Styles Harry Edward Styles is an English singer and song writer, known as a member of the boy band One Direction .

1D are the best ever boy band of all times. They will never fail to win forever, what whatever the weather!

I love them forever, whatever the weather because they are always outstanding at their singing, their personalities are well fun and never miserable at all. They always dress in their very own stylish way and their unique epic hairstyles!

I really do want them right now and all the time, even when I'm very angry!

I love them much as my 2nd family and much as love can go!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 unlimited love!  
:)  :)  :)  :)  :)  unlimited happiness!

45 Avril Lavigne 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.
46 Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez, also known as J. Lo, is an American singer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, author and producer.
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48 Akon Akon Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is an American-Senegalese singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor.
49 Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. is an American hip hop artist and is often referred to as one of the worst rappers of all time. He was signed to Cash Money Records by Birdman at a young age. Before he became a household name and the artist he is today, he was 1 quarter of the southern rap group The Hot Boys, ...read more.
50 Will.I.Am Will.I.Am will.i.am is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor known for being the lead vocalist in The Black Eyed Peas. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He has released several solo albums such as "Songs About Girls" and "Will Power" .
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