Top 10 Best YouTube Cover Artists

YouTube has become a massive platform for music, and over the years, it's given rise to some incredibly talented cover artists who have built huge fanbases with their unique takes on popular songs.

From pop hits to classic rock, these artists take well-loved tracks and add their own flair, sometimes even making you like the cover more than the original. But with so many out there, which ones stand out as the best?

The Top Ten

Boyce Avenue (boyceavenue)

My love for these boys is immeasurable! I love Boyce Avenue with all my heart. Alejandro has the sweetest angel voice I've ever heard, and Fabian and Daniel are two people with amazing talent.
I've loved these guys since the first time I saw them singing with Fifth Harmony. It was passion at first sight. I spent a month researching videos of the band and learning things about them.
They are undoubtedly one of the best cover artists in the world. They are so good that even some songs they cover become better in their voices. I love Boyce Avenue and hope to have the honor of meeting them someday.

Are you crazy? These guys are great, not just for their voice, but the quality of their covers. Every single one has a special taste of Boyce Avenue.
It's not about being the prettiest, or smiles in the videos, or making you smile while you watch the video. It's about quality and voice. The songs never disappoint you. BEST COVER EVER
Megan Nicole (megannicolesite)

She is the best YouTube artist. Megan is not only pretty, but she is also really talented. I had the chance to meet her last year and she is basically the sweetest girl I have ever met.
And her live singing is incredible, she gives so much energy on stage, it's crazy. I can't wait for her next tour and album!

She is just too good. She is the most beautiful girl in the world and the best singer I have ever listened to. I listen to her song every day.
She is the most beautiful singer on YouTube. She has a nice voice and she is so cute. Love you very much, Megan, and I will always support you. Love you. SUMMER FOREVER
Christina Grimmie (zeldaxlove64)

Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 - June 10, 2016), known on YouTube as zeldaxlove64, was an American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence by posting covers of popular songs and gained wider recognition as a finalist on season 6 of The Voice in 2014.... read more

Rest in Peace, Christina Grimmie. She inspired me so much even though I discovered her after the tragic news. I started to play the piano and sing because of her, and the fact that I will never be able to meet my idol breaks my heart. She was so talented, realistic, and down to earth, unlike many other singers. Well, she is singing for Jesus now, and she must be really happy.

She is real. It's just her and her piano, up front. There's no recording and editing. It's all live and in her house.
She's also coming out with her second album full of originals, and she's come so far. She's definitely inspired many people to sing, showing them that they don't need anything technical to be noticed.
Sam Tsui (TheSamTsui)

Samuel "Sam" Tsui is an American singer, songwriter, and video producer. He rose to fame as an internet celebrity known for his covers of songs by artists such as Adele, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, and Bruno Mars.... read more

Sam's voice is so clean and transparent that it is simply a pleasure to listen to. He is not monotonous. Instead, he has just the right amount of brittleness at the right moments for the right duration.
Everything adds up to his powerful conveyance of emotions, which touches my heart every single time.

Sam is such an inspiration! Why? He has an amazing voice. He has amazing and meaningful original songs. He is so talented!
He can sing, write his own songs, draw (amazingly well), and dance. He has humor and is really funny. He is the nicest person ever and loves his fans more than anything!
Chrissy Costanza (Against the Current)

Christina "Chrissy" Costanza, born August 23, 1995, is an American musician and internet personality. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the New York-based pop rock and pop punk band Against the Current. Costanza first gained popularity through YouTube by performing song covers before releasing... read more

Woah, why is Chrissy in the top 7 while Tiffany is the 6th? It looks like Chrissy is better than Tiffany. Her voice is better than Tiffany's, and Chrissy can make covers of different genres like pop, rock, acoustic, etc.
Their covers of Find You and Shake It Off are way better than Tiffany's. Chrissy is still pretty without make-up. Anyway, I still love you Tiffany. You're also amazing, but I'd rather choose Chrissy.

People think her singing is too auto-tuned, and she's just a pretty girl, but they are so wrong. Yes, Chrissy is pretty, but her singing is amazing! I have personally been to an Against the Current concert, and her singing was fabulous.
Her covers and original songs are over the top awesome. Along with that, she's an amazing person. She's so nice, and she's so unique and quirky. It's so awesome!
Madilyn Bailey (MadilynBailey)

Madilyn Bailey is an American singer-songwriter from Wisconsin who became famous internationally through her YouTube covers of popular hits. She began posting videos in 2009 and has since amassed millions of subscribers and views. Bailey has also released original music, including the album Muse Box... read more

One of the most unique voices I've ever heard. So beautiful. Her interpretation and music production are also awesome.
She's no more an unknown little YouTuber girl. She's such a talented artist. Definitely deserved to be easily in the top 3. And, it's my personal opinion but Megan Nicole just looks pretty and has a cute, girly voice, but that's all. She has nothing on Mady. Megan is nothing special at all. Too generic. A great artist should be iconic, like Mady does.

Her songs make me cry! She's a beautiful singer. She makes us all connect to her music in a way that no other singer can.
She knows how to make you understand the meaning of the song. She gives you a reason for the song to have meaning. She makes her songs sound better than they were originally sung! You go, Mads!
Kurt Hugo Schneider (KurtHugoSchneider)

Kurt Hugo Schneider (born September 7, 1988) is an American musician, singer, and producer best known for his YouTube music videos and collaborations with other artists. He gained popularity through his work with Sam Tsui and has produced numerous viral covers and original songs. Schneider is known for... read more

Kurt makes graceful covers of videos. He is my top YouTuber. He sings very often but produces music that is even more amazing and beautiful.
He tries to create sounds from M&M's, cups, sticks, etc. He can play any instrument you give him. He has great talent and an intelligent sense of making videos loved by his viewers. He makes covers with artists like Sam Tsui and other great artists.
I am Indian, and I even like him because he, being an American, has come to India two to three times. Oh, he is amazing, and his shows and videos are awesome. You should have kept him in the top spot. He even does mashups, which are fantastic. Guys, now go to YouTube and check out his videos, and don't forget to leave a vote.
Tiffany Alvord (TiffanyAlvord)

Her voice is so clear and beautiful. I love how she writes her own songs instead of just doing covers. I seriously wish I had her voice. It is so pure and amazing.
LOVE HER. Megan Nicole and Tiffany are the best.

She has a beautiful voice and a great style. She sings well with others and has the potential to be a great songwriter. I think she is the best and don't know why she isn't more popular.

Tiffany is a very talented artist. She has a calm, unique voice that can be easily recognized. Her cover songs are truly impressive, and I think she has a bright future ahead.
Cimorelli (cimorellitheband)

Cimorelli are some of the most talented girls I know. Their music touches the hearts of many people and changes their lives for the better. I've never come across a band who cares so much for their fans while having fun and being themselves.
Cimorelli have helped me through some really hard times and dark places. They have made me stronger, taught me how to feel good about myself, and honestly saved my life. I don't know where I would be without them. I will always love and be thankful to Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, Lauren, and Dani (Cimorelli).

These girls are many people's number one inspiration, and they make so many people happy. Whenever I'm feeling down, I can listen to their music and immediately feel better.
Also, their fans mean the world to them. They always try to brighten their fans' days by DMing them on Twitter or even doing something as simple as tweeting something positive or inspirational. They have changed my life, and I wouldn't take that back for the world.
Alex Goot (gootmusic)

He uses a variety of instruments, and what's more? His music is homemade! His music is so rich that you can, even if it sounds impossible, hear a lot of sound that really produces music.
He revolutionizes every cover he makes!

Alex Goot is really cool. I think he's really great at what he does, super passionate, and very talented. It shows clearly in his videos. That's amazing.

His voice is incredible and pretty soft. Love him. But please, don't say bad things about Chrissy Costanza because I also like her.

The Newcomers

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First to Eleven (FirsttoEleven)

Best vocals. They are also known as "Concrete Castles."
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Gigi De Lana (GigiDeLana)

She can sing like any artist and do it just as well, or even better.

The Contenders

Max Schneider (MaxSchneider1)

Maxwell George "Max" Schneider, known professionally in music as MAX (stylized as MΛX), is an American actor, model, dancer, songwriter, and singer. He began his career as a model and actor before transitioning into music. MAX is known for his hit songs such as "Lights Down Low" and his energetic pop... read more

There are so many covers, and his voice is so beautiful. Along with a beautiful voice, he is really cute. I have his songs on replay nonstop! He should be number 1!

So cute and with an amazing voice, I surely love him. When I first heard him, I became totally addicted. For sure, he's my number 1!

He's without a doubt one of the most amazing people on earth! His voice is amazing, and so is his music. One of my idols.
Lindsey Stirling (lindseystomp)

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer. She presents choreographed violin performances both live and in music videos on her self-titled YouTube channel, which she launched in 2007. Stirling is known for blending classical violin with electronic dance music... read more

Even though she does more songs than covers, there is no doubt that she is one of the best ones.

She plays the violin and dances! Half the people in the top ten do a cover with Lindsey.

She's incredibly passionate, and you can totally see that. She's so good it's unreal.
Shawn Mendes (shawnmendes)

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter and model. He gained a following in 2013 by posting song covers on the video-sharing application Vine. Mendes later signed a record deal and released his debut album, Handwritten, in 2015, which included the hit single Stitches.

Comments are saying he's attractive, but guess what? You can't compliment his singing because he sings through his nose. What makes a good cover artist is the fact that they can do something unique to a song to make it their own, which, other than nasal vocals, he doesn't do. Jade Novah should be on this list, not someone vanilla like this.
Every cover seems to be better than the original. She makes you love songs you previously hated, and she deserves so much more credit than she gets. Her range, runs, and control are just flawless, and she even has personality, unlike this guy.

What! Is Shawn Mendes 16th? Why? Nooo, my boy is worth more than 16th position. He is number one. He's on tour with Taylor Swift, but he's in the 16th position?
What! Impossible. There's an error or something, because he is the best one on this chart! His voice is amazing and beautiful, and his songs are very original and interesting. He has to be number one.
Peter Hollens (peterhollens)

Peter Hollens is by far my favorite singer on YouTube. All of his songs require so much time and pure talent. I would argue that he is one of the most talented singers of this day and age, not only with physically singing but with all the a cappella tracks as well. Amazing. Definitely should be higher up on this list, top 5 at least!

He's so natural and makes every single sound in all of his videos, not just the singing!

Peter Hollens does amazing songs, and he always has creative ideas on how to cover them.
Maddi Jane (maddijanemusic)

Maddi Jane deserves to be on top. She's just incredibly amazing, and she captures everyone's heart. Her music is totally unique and extraordinary. It's not just about her talent but her personality. She always takes some time to interact with her fans online. She's the most beautiful person, inside and out, and the sweetest girl ever.

Maddi deserves to be on top. She really inspires us. She's the one who can truly make me happy and smile. She has an angelic voice. Her voice is totally amazing and wonderful, and you'll fall for her hard. She's a really talented person.
The Piano Guys (ThePianoGuys)

God, they are five oldies who are so talented. The first time I ever heard one of their covers was a 1D song. I'm a girl but not much into 1D, and I was literally like, oh my God. It was absolutely mind-blowing.
At first, I used to think that it was better than the original, but let's just say the original can never be beaten, mostly for the effort. Maybe I loved the cover so much because I like the piano idea more. I love their covers.
The Piano Guys are amazing. They know absolutely what they are doing, and all the piano-ish instruments harmonizing together make each cover awesome. There might be better in this list, but my vote would probably be for these five men who have been so inspirational and always will be for me.
Mike Masse (mikemasse)

Amazing singer and wonderful human at that. Some praise for his fellow singers, Jeff Hall and Sterling Cottam. I was hooked after seeing Mike's cover of Africa by Toto, which has been confirmed to be better than the original by their actual lead singer. Come on.
Mike, Jeff, and Sterling all have an incredible range and do perfect harmonies. I'm fairly sure his music will be among our favorites for a long time. I think his version of Creep, both on YouTube and in real life, will just continue to give me goosebumps. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us, Mike.

Mike is a devotee of the '70s, '80s, and '90s. His rendition of Toto's Africa is what deservedly made him popular, but the range of his catalogue is unmatched. His songs sound great whether done solo or with the usual bass and vocal collaborators like Jeff Hall, Bryce Bloom, Sterling Cottam, and others.
He's a phenomenal guitarist, playing rhythm and lead simultaneously, though he virtually refuses to play any solos. Instead, he stays faithful to the song using his wonderful voice.
Tyler Ward (TylerWardMusic)

Tyler Ray Ward (born June 17, 1988) is an American independent singer, songwriter, and music producer. He first gained recognition through his YouTube channel, where he posted covers and original songs. Ward has built a loyal following and continues to produce and release new music independently.

His voice is awesome. Amazing cover artist. This guy's got amazing covers, and his originals are also awesome.

His rock version was full of beat. He can change a boring song into an energetic song.

Some covers are actually better than the original. He's so talented!
Jackie Evancho (jackieevancho)

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

She got her start on YouTube and continues to this day. See her duet of "Hallelujah" with Peter Hollens, with over 1.6 million views.
Also, see her performance of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," available only on YouTube, with over 2 million views.

I love her! She pours her emotions into her songs, and I believe that with much practice, she could be in Justin's league, even though we know Justin is in a league of his own.

"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" at the 2013 Independence Day concert. Over 4 million views and a cast of thousands.
Sarah Close (SarahClose1)

She sings a variety of different songs, from the top ten to artists I have never heard of before. Her voice is stunning. I could listen to her every second of every day.
Every time I see a new video of hers pop up on my feed, my mood instantly brightens because I know it will be good.

Sarah is amazing. Her voice is beautiful, and she does everything live.
Look at her bloopers, and you'll see how good she truly is. She also has an amazing personality.

Absolutely amazing voice and personality. She really makes the songs her own.
Ahmir (ahmir)
Gabrielle Aplin (GabrielleAplin)

Gabrielle Aplin is an English singer-songwriter who first gained public attention through her YouTube channel. She posted acoustic covers of popular songs, including tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Adele. Her success online eventually led to a recording contract and the release of original material.

So amazing. She should be way higher than she is (no offense to any of the other artists. I love them all!). Such an amazing singer! So much soul.
You can really feel the emotion in her words.

Underrated but really, really talented. She deserves to be higher than this, obviously.

Amazing singer, really. That's why she got picked for the John Lewis Christmas advert in 2013.
Karmin (karmincovers)

Karmin is an American pop duo consisting of Amy Renee Noonan and Nick Noonan. The name of the band is a portmanteau derived from the Latin word "carmen," meaning "song," and the word "karma," forming the name Karmin. The duo gained popularity through YouTube before signing with a major label.
Nick Pitera (NickPitera)

Have you heard him change from a man to a woman's voice? Stunning.
Daniela Andrade (DanielaAndrade)

I first came upon her voice while watching an episode of "Suits," where they used her cover of "Crazy" by Seal. I immediately used Shazam to find out who the amazing voice belonged to. Now she's on repeat in my playlist!

Whoever doesn't like her is because they haven't heard her. Just go listen to her, you guys. She's an angel. She should be in the top 10, if not the top 1.

She is amazing. Her rendition of La Vie en Rose is wonderful. Totally recommend her channel.