Female Singers of 21st Century With the Best Live Performances

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.

A few million had the gift of experiencing this young woman perform in person. Jackie had a short life and incredible career and this most beautiful voice of the 21st century will be missed.

To see Jackie Evancho perform live can be a moving experience.
Her unearthly singing is just one part of it. The honesty and sincerity that she presents is like direct soul to soul linkup. I have seen many live performances, and in the moment, most performances are amazing. But Jackie haunts the mind and the emotions for days and weeks afterwards. She has something unique. She is the best.

When you read thst millions of people share something called "The Jackie Evancho phenomenon," it makes sense to feel compelled to watch her perform. You'll discover why so many say Jackie sings like an angel. Why millions cannot wait to purchase her newest albums. It is almost like capturing lightening in a bottle. Unique, beautiful, emotional and with true emotion as she shares her enormous talent. That's when you find you have also been captured by the Jackie phenomenon.

Jackie gives her audience everything she's got. Then, just when they have nearly exhausted themselves from weeping with joy at the sweetness of her voice, or feeling completely numbed by the chills running up their spines, Jackie blows everyone away with her encore, "The Lord's Prayer." Well worth the admission price.

2 Beyonce Knowles 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 1999 to 2004. After they broke up in 2006, Beyonce pursued her solo career, creating smash hits such as "Crazy In Love", "Single Ladies", "Halo", "Partition", "Irreplaceable", "Drunk In Love", "Baby Boy", "Beautiful Liar", "7/11", and "Run The World (Girls)", and has since become one of the most influential performers and biggest celebrities of the 21st century.

No one sounds like Beyonce. Sure others can hit big loud long notes but Beyonce has a control over her voice unlike any one else. She has an incredible range which she uses to her full advantage. She ventures where no other artist goes in terms of her music and always comes out top. She is an incredible dancer and uses to take her songs to the next level with amazing choreography. Her shows have a standard I have never seen any where else, the energy she puts into her performances is inconceivable and all her dancers and band are top quality. She has a hand in every step of her performances and as a result I believe she is the best of the best. If you don't believe me the likes of Prince have also said it.

Beyonce is one of the only singers who not only sounds better live than in studio, but can sing her songs perfectly - while doing the choreography perfectly... and the best part is that she never looks tired, she makes it look so effortless. And to see Jackie Evancho (who is extremely talented) above a woman with more experience, and a better LIVE PERFORMER, is an insult to Beyonce.

L.A REID says she is "the most talented performer alive", SIMON COWELL says she sing "better than anyone I ever listen to", TOMMY MOTTOLA defines her as a "monster monster talent".
There's no one in the business that can be stand next to her in terms of: vocal control, technique, fierce choreography and stage presence. Plus she has a 100k tons of energy that she uses in every performance. She is the definition of HARD WORK.

Beyonce Knowles deserves an award for her ability to sing at the highest quality - song after song, while doing every conceivable dance style on stage... She is a remarkably talented performer and she produces an "experience" when live. She feels every song and performs them like its her last... Best I've ever seen!

3 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.

By far the best vocalist of her generation. Her voice is literally suited to any genre; rock, pop, blues, jazz, soul, rnb, electro, ballad. You name it, she can sing it. And let's not forget that her voice is unhumanly powerful!

she's the voice of our generation no one can beat her she's definitely the best she should be number 1 her notes are unique and no one has a voice like her!

She is AMAZING! I actully don't have good enough word for her voice... I've tried but I just can't! Really love her and wish her the BEST!

Yeah man, this is my girl. I love Shaki, but Xtina will always be my number one! I mean, #3 best Grammy Performance of all time! That's telling you something!

4 Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) 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 ...read more.

Today, she's hands down the best... A Live Performance you must have the vocal skills... For sure... But how you put the song across, how your performance is able to touch peoples soul... Thi is the most important part... And this LADY nail it every singe time.

What why isn't she 1st because she is the best performer in the world there are many other talented artist too but for me she is the one and only love you adele forever

She has amazing voice. She makes you connect with each and every word of the song

30th at this time with the likes of lady gaga above her? Sad.

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

On the start of her career, she performed at an event called the Lollapalooza Festival during 2007 whereby a record label company Interscope found her due to her performance being “amusing” to watch. Since Interscope found her, she was a mastermind behind her songs with a team of producers namely Rob Fusari and RedOne. Most of her songs were deep unreleased cuts, due to her having more than 30 songs and 17 were picked. ...read more.

With her powerful vocals, piano skill, post-modern beats and fashion and influential statements, Lady Gaga's concert is like a party for everyone where everyone is invited to experience her aura... She is miles ahead of her pop contemporaries.

Pop Music Will Never Be Low Brow.
Revolutionizing the 21st century as the new Madonna, Lady Gaga uses theatrics to apply visual appeal to audiences, not mentioning her good taste of shock element be it the meat dress or an egg.

Give this woman a microphone and you'll see her slaying everything. Gaga is one of the few singers I've never seen out of tone or lip syncing in a live performance.

Damn.. Unbelievable vocals and theatrics.. She should be much further up this list... What a shame

6 Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.

She is the only artist I have seen that puts her whole heart and soul into every performance. She sings, dances, twirls, flies, and entertains. She is a true humanitarian, she speaks her mind, stands up for what she believes in, and takes no crap from anyone, and is not afraid to be open with her fans through her music! Pink, your career has been amazing, and from what I have seen/heard, you are only getting better. What a voice! There is literally none better.

I went to her recent concert and it was hands down the best live concert I've seen in my entire life. First she was on this Jelly Jumper and the next thing you know she's in a cage and she still sings amazingly! She also flew around the WHOLE ENTIRE stadium. She's the best live performer without a doubt

By far the best live performer in this world right now. No one does what she does. No one is as genuine as she is. No one has as many sold out arenas as she does, especially in Australia. Pink you are truely one amazing woman.

Every concert done by her is breathtaking. It's a mystery how she can sing live, do acrobatics and still sound amazing.

7 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.

One of the best singer of this world. A singer who can sing anything, anytime, anywhere. A singer who can control her voice perfectly. A voice which doesn't need any instrument. A vocal goddess. A magician she is. A person who'll inspire you in every moment of your life. She's not a singer. She is an institute.

Chithra voice is way beyond her years, and her live performances are way above the others in her generation, past and present.

The ultimate best, you can hear, see and feel her put every ounce of herself in every note, high of even low.

8 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 ...read more.

The MDNA Tour created immense success at the box office and many venues were instantly sold out. It was dubbed as the highest-grossing tour of 2012 by Billboard. The tour grossed $305.2 million from 88 sold-out shows, becoming the tenth highest-grossing tour of all time and surpassing Celine Dion's Taking Chances Tour as the second highest-grossing tour among female artists, behind Madonna's own Sticky & Sweet Tour. Madonna broke the record for occupying the top two highest-grossing female tours of all time

Madonna is the best live performsnce! Are you kidding me? She is the Queen she desrves to be in #1 place. Her concert tours always outsells every other pop act out there.

Really Madonna should be ahead of rubbish Kelly Clarkson! You'd have to be daft to think otherwise!

This should be no contest! she is the best female performer, hands down!

9 Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger, born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente on June 29, 1978, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She first rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop/r&b group The Pussycat Dolls.

Yes just listen to her sing Purple Rain

Lol! Why is justin timberlake even here!

Purple Rain...enough said

10 Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Kate Hudson is an American singer, actress and spokesperson. She rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, coming in seventh place.

The best on this list by far.

The Contenders
11 Leona Lewis Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer, songwriter and animal welfare campaigner. She was born and raised in the London Borough of Islington, London, England where she attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
12 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.

The ultimate best, you can hear, see and feel her put every ounce of herself in every note, high of even low.

By far, the most crystal clear voice that you can hear for a long time.

I've seen celine, not a huge fan, but her voice truly is amazing live!

She's Celine Dion, Queen of the 90s pop music, alongside Whitney, Christina, And Mariah Carey

13 JoJo
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

Despite everyone's critique of her voice when live, and her frequent lip-syncing, she knows how to put on a show an inspire you for the day. Brilliant performer. As good as any.

She may not be the best singer but she is one of the best dancers!

She did the best performance we ever saw... She is awesome! Love her

15 Jessie J Jessica Ellen Cornish, better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind.

HaHa.. Jessie J is the best. the best female singer..

High Vocal range.. Watch her live perform..

Absolutely the best female singer!

Best live singer! Strong voice

16 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.
17 Tori Kelly Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly is an American singer, songwriter and record producer who slowly gained recognition after starting to post videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, Kelly auditioned for the singing competition television series American Idol.
18 Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian-Spanish singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model.

This woman can sing and dance at the same time not fake Beyonce

Tour of the Mongoose was the best concert I've ever seen!

Amazing I love her more than pique,

She is the best singer Ever!

19 Emeli Sande
20 Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of the television series American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the US Billboard ...read more.

Absolutely amazing singer! Kelly doesn't need any gimmicks just a microphone. She has the ability to sing any style or genre of music. She does a lot of cover songs on tour and sounds just as good if not better than the originals. Kelly is in a class of her own. LOVE HER

Kelly may be the best live singer of her generation. That girl can sing any song in any genre of music! It's ridiculous how talented she is! Miles ahead of most of this pack!

Best live show! I would say she may be better live than on her albums.

I love to listen to her live more than her records - just like Pink.

21 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.

What. Are you insane? She has grown as an artist far better than anyone on the damn list!
Acoustics and piano, Vocalist, her voice can range for miles- and to add the cherry on top, she writes her own songs!

She deserves to be number one- she is the NEXT BIG SINGER AFTER ALL! She's going places

I love her music. Demi deserves to be first! She has by far the best vocal range and is the most talented artist ever!

So much vocal power and AMAZING VOICE LIVE! Can sing for ages on key... PERFECTION

She's really good singer & really good live performances

22 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.
23 Dionne Warwick Marie Dionne Warrick is an American singer, actress and TV-show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
24 Charice Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco, formerly known by the mononym Charice), is a Filipino singer who rose to popularity through YouTube. He is a transgender man.

When it comes to live performances, Charice and Beyonce are the celebrities I like the most. They are just so beautiful and talented and they don't like other singers who sounded great on CD's but horrible at LIVE. Geez. How much pain do we have endure when we listen to those people huh?

Yes! You're right, Charice, has the voice that will raise your hair, a gifted child with a golden voice that will swing you with her beautiful voice only few have this kind of quality voice. Why not try to see her on YouTube, you can prove it your self.

She's a vocal prodigy and her powerful, soulful voice commands total attention. She is overwhelming in all aspects. She will be a huge star!

This 18-year-old Filipino singing sensation can belt out the songs of legendary singers Whitney Houston and Celine Dion

25 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 11 Grammy Awards.

She developed an interest in country music when she was around nine years old. After watching a documentary about Faith Hill, Swift felt inspired to go to Nashville to begin a country music career. Subsequently,... read more

Wow I'm really surprised that she is last right now- in my opinion she sounds beautiful live and pretty much the same as in her studio versions. Plus, she really does amazing shows. Fireworks, moving stages, floating balconies, her shows seriously have EVERYTHING. And the whole time your thinking "amazing! " I saw her RED concert but I really wished I hadn't missed her Speak Now concert

She's able to put a show and let no one disappointed. Her "Speak Now Tour" is a theatrical experience full of lights, pyro, acrobatics, and also her acoustic guitar!

She is amazing. She knows how to put on a show, and her voice is beautiful. She also plays guitar, and performs so well. She's just amazing, I don't know what to say.

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