Greatest Female Singers of the Billboard Hot 100 Era

Most popular female singers (radio, charts, album sales) since the Billboard charts were first released on August 4, 1958.
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.

Jackie Evancho has an otherworldly voice that can transport you to a truly peaceful state of mind. She has an astounding ability to convey emotion in her delivery of every song she sings. I think that some people simply dismiss her because of her young age. Sadly, they are wrong. She is a once in a hundred years talent and will continue to improve as she matures. Don't miss the opportunity to hear her now and then enjoy the marvelous journey she will take you on for many years to come.

Jackie's voice has an incredible natural beauty, flawlessly moving up & down the registers. Her fans think she has the most beautiful voice in the history of recorded music. But that's not what she's good at.

What she's good at is emotional communication with her audience. I have never seen another singer, of any age in any genre from any era, who consistently has so many people in her audiences who are crying. Her ability to convey emotions she's never even had is just other-worldly.

Someday, Jackie will be able to take a break from her education (she's still attending her local high school) and do more touring overseas. Fans of her YouTube videos have been expressing hope that she'll soon be able to make more trips to their locations in Europe, Asia and South America. Her worldwide followers are waiting patiently to acknowledge the sweetness of her voice and the charm of her personality.

No other voice can compare with the angelic beauty and exquisite tone of Jackie's voice. A most gifted soprano, she is never shrill on the very high notes. She leaves you spellbound and in awe that you could experience something so wonderful and out of the ordinary, plus she is a very well mannered, poised, charming, beautiful and all around delightful performer.

2 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 sexy poses and for having breast implants. She is also known to be a diva, and she is well known for her high-demands. She won 5 Grammys and starred in her documentary movie "Glitter." Mariah Carey started her fame by releasing her song, Vision of Love and also released her first album "Mariah Carey" but before that, in 1988, she accompanied Brenda K Starr, a rising pop singer in the 80s to Columbia ...read more.

Well duh, 18 #1s, surpassing all other female artists. Although, Rihanna is about to surpass Madonna and The Supremes with a 13th.

Wow... She is amazing...One of my biggest dreams is to sing like her

I am a huge Mariah fan, and I think she deserves the #1 spot!

Phenomenal songbird! She deserves #1 spot

3 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.

Most beautiful tone of voice I've ever heard! She had a dramatic coloratura soprano voice tone at her peak, sad that her voice and physical beauty could not enlighten her in the way that it enlightened all of us! Rest in peace 8th wonder of the world!

4 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.

I proud to say I am rihanna fan. She is fashion icon and she is billboard chart topper. And remember to all the female singer, rihanna wanna realise eight album on November 25. So she gonna shine like a diamond.

Rihanna only girl in the world, she have the best voice in world, the Malaysian love you riri, especially the Indian love you so much.

World best singer ever riri, she is icon ever and riri have more album worldwide success. And now riri realise her new album on november 25'wait for it, riri will shine like a diamond.

Wow, there are so many talented, interesting, fantastic artists on this list.

5 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.

She can go high and sound like angels and go low and still sound like angels

I love you Katy keep it up please don't ever try to leave singing

You should be number 1 you stand out the most you go girl

You. Are a good singer

6 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.

You've got to be kidding me? Madonna is only at #7. This woman has more top 10 singles than Elvis and the Beetles, and has sold out more concerts than any other female artist and matches The likes of Rolling Stones and Bruce Springstein in stadium concert ticket sales. The only reason Madonna doesn't do better on the charts is because they don't play her on the radio anymore. It's a shame because she makes great music and her record and concert sales show her popularity. She is legendary. No other female artist comes close to being able to do what she has done with her career based on sheer self-will, blonde ambition and creativity and a little bit of talent too. Oh... and a lot of charisma. The woman is a star as they say in the "Material Girl" video.

Madonna does not have the voice of Whitney, however she has the stamina and staying power that proved for a much longer and consistent career.

She's the greatest female singer of all times she deserves to have number one in the list because she is still the queen of pop of all times!

There'll be no biggest Queen as her in all time in all centuries. She's the best and the greatest artist the world ever known... LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!

7 Beyoncé 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.

Beyonce has to be in front of the list! Rihanna who? That cat who doesn't have voice? She has to be the last one in the lsut

The most talented ok this list overall. Singing + dancing and overall performing. Who can touch her! Queen Bey

In the world of Divas and Superstars, there is only one BEYONCE!

She has an angelic voice

8 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.

Celine has one of the most powerful voice. A great mother, a good wife and a best selling artist of all times! She is a global icon. And her singing is not much commercial, compared to others of her age and of the new generation. She is definitely th best.

Celine is the best soul singer in the worls her powerful voice can make gosebumps and make you feel like you are in the song perfect no one can sing as good as she

I'm Celine Dion Fan, I like her voice, Insane, classic and I also like her inspire songs,

Like Mariah she have one of the most amazing voices of all time

9 Diana Ross Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes.

Miss Ross has had 2 careers:
The Supremes and her Solo Career. They were equally successful! She has the IT factor when it comes to singing and performing. She has always done it her way with style, elegance and grace. Thank you Diana for 50 wonderful years. You are such a true survivor!

She is the ultimate diva. When she sings she tells a story about love that makes it classic.

Alone or in the Supremes, Diana Ross has always been amazing and STILL is!

One of the most underrated Grammy award winning artist of all time

10 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.

Demi can hit any note and can hold it for at least 7 secs effortlessly. Her voice is really powerful as her music genre ranges from power pop to teen pop her vocal range is unlimited and her control is effortless shes by far the best

Most powerful voice in the game right now. amazing control and creates music with an actual purpose and deep personal meaning. not only an amazing vocalist but also the very best role model.

She has a really big range and has good control. Both her head voice and falsetto are soft on the ears, it sounds effortless.

Demi should be at least top 3... Have you heard "Give Your heart a break" live? She can hold notes longer than like 7 seconds

The Contenders
11 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.

She's literally the only singer nowadays with raw power and range with the capability to sing in all genres perfectly. She has the control of Whitney Houston, range of Mariah Carey, power of Aretha Franklin, rawness of Etta James, and artistry of Madonna. She has been complimented by many celebrities most of them being legends like Aretha, Whitney, Cher, etc. please back up because you know it's true. Artists nowadays have nasally voices with no serious control or power behind it. Christina aguilera is the real and so many people recognize it. And it's about damn time you do too.

She is the best of ALL TIME. There won't be another Xtina. She is not the Princess, she is not the Queen, she is the Goddess! She is the voice. Long live my Diva, one and only Goddess of Music Xtina. Your songs are so beautiful but most important ; SO MEANINGFUL. Keep on doing those amazing works. We love you so much. Long live my soul. NO-ONE can beat you.

X-Tina is a total good girl.

12 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.

Janet is most gifted as well as hardworking woman out of all! She has the most beautiful voice, she can be sexy with R&B, she can be hardcore with rock, she can be bubbly with pop! A rare combination! Someday is tonight defined new standard for classic sexy R&B while Black cat for modern rock, Again for ballad, and All nite for dance and hip-hop! Janet is also the best dancer! Her videos including Nasty, Rhythm nation, All nite and hardcore choreography at concert tours proves she's the best! She's the best at singing and dancing at the same time in front of thousands! Her performance at American idol proves she's still have that sweet and powerful voice and those stylish dance moves! Janet has not only proven she is the best singer but also an amazing actress which can create emotions of drama and comedy! Janet has also touched the power of writing and not only she has helped people though giving message through her music but also writing self help book True you! This woman is so ...more

No opinion fact Janet jackson has more number Singles then most of them put together. And the only female artist to date to walk off with 9 trophys 30 + 1# how dare you do the Queen of pop like that

I think that Janet Jackson is an amazing artist I love her music and I loved her brother's songz probly I will always do

13 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
14 Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook, known by the pseudonym Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress.

I love her songs

15 Olivia Newton-John Dame Olivia Newton-John was a British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She was a four-time Grammy award winner who had amassed five number-one and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, and two number-one Billboard 200 solo albums. She died on August 8, 2022 of breast cancer in Santa Ynez, California.

When I hear her voice, I hear the Angels sing. She has the most beautiful, sweet, incredible soprano voices of all time.
She is very, very, versatile and not to mention, drop dead gorgeous!

Yap agree the most versatile singer of all time...' very beautiful and her voice is so beautiful... The world must be greatful that there is olivia newton john.. The most powerful and influential artist in the universe...

Probably the most versatile singer country, pop dance LOVE HER!

Hottest of all girls in GREASE

16 Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan Streisand, known professionally as Barbra Streisand, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker.

For clarity and range, its hard to imagine anyone better. The world has been bless with the likes of whitney houston, celine dion and so many others... But babs. You got it!

The greatest singer of all time! My idol since I was 11! No one compares to her voice. Was honored to see her in concert twice! You are always number 1 in my book! Love you always! Susan DiGiorgio

If anybody knows music and artist like I do, you would have to vote for barbra, streisand, but, there are quite a few more but, there will never be another streisand ever you can take it to the bank.
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Well not much to compare her body of work to here

17 Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey is a California based singer, songwriter, and model who currently resides in Malibu, California. She was born under the name Elizabeth Woolridge Grant to entrepreneur Robert England Jr. and Patricia Ann Hill in rural Lake Placid, New York on June 21, 1985. She has two siblings, Chuck and ...read more.

Lana del Rey elegant and sings all of her tracks with beauty and grace

Three words Is all I need to say to prove who is the best, Lana Del Ray.

She is queen, sound of heaven she is the best

The voice of a generation

18 Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Grammy ...read more.

Best voice of the generation

19 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.

I like her style, her smile and her music, Is my favourite singer, she's amazing, I LOVE HER, DAMMIT, She's fabulous, I don't care what people say, she's to me a good person and that's why I love her

Under rated pure class,beauty and a cut + above anyone since 2000. one of the most open down to earth people in the busness. true to her music. LOVE YA! GIVE US MORE.

Avril has amazing voice and amazing songs.I live her good-by lullby album songs

Avril Lavigne's song Hello Kitty is terrible.

20 Foxes

Foxes is an amazing singer and I can't wait to hear more form her!

Let go for tonight, baby!

21 Paula Abdul Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.
22 Donna Summer Ladonna Adrian Gaines (31 December 1948 - 17 May 2012) was known by her stage name, Donna Summer. She was an American singer, songwriter, and painter.

Amazing voice, defined the 70's

23 Amy Lee Amy Lynn Hartzler, known professionally as Amy Lee, is an American singer-songwriter, classically trained pianist and composer. She is also the lead singer to the Arkansas band Evanescence.
24 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.
25 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 "It Ain't Me". 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.

I like her songs.i think she was best frnd of demi lovato and Taylor Swift.I like her all songs but send it on and one and d same r her memorable songs.

One. Of the best singers I know I have every disc

She is amazing

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