Top Ten Greatest Non-American Singers

The Top Ten
1 Avril Lavigne (Canada) 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.
2 Freddie Mercury (Zanzibar) Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave ...read more.

I don't know why he isn't number 1... Has a four octave range... Beats any of the above ( especially Justin Beiber)! Listen to the show must go on... Could barely stand when he recorded this... AMAZING!

Freddie was born in Zanzibar but he became a British citizen so he's a UK citizen, not a Zanzibar citizen. Freddie's fans put him on lists that
aren't relevant to him.

One of the true legends of music. Deserves to be the number one...

I feel like he's be considered American.

3 Ian Gillan (UK) Ian Gillan is an English singer and songwriter. He originally found success as the lead singer and lyricist for Deep Purple, and the original singer on the rock opera concept album Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber, where Gillan had the leading role (Jesus Christ).
4 Lauren Christy (UK)
5 Yuya Matsushita (Japan)

Oh gosh, where should I start? His voice is recognizable. It's soft yet so sweet and cute. His songs makes me want to hear it over and over again. The melody of his songs and his voice mixes perfectly w/
Each other.

Not only does he have great talent as a singer/songwriter, have the strength to push himself to study dance, singing, and acting even into an active career, but he's also a great guy!

He got a strong vocal with sad-like voice. His talent was overwhelming too. He just the best.

-Aki

Same as the other comment. Bird was literally my syllabus at one point. He's very refreshing and kind to everyone.

6 Rob Halford (UK) Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer and songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest and famed for his powerful wide ranging operatic voice.
7 Bruce Dickinson (UK) Paul Bruce Dickinson, known professionally as Bruce Dickinson, (born 7 August 1958) is an English musician, airline pilot, and broadcaster. He is most well known for being the lead singer in heavy metal band Iron Maiden and his solo career.Outside his career in music, Dickinson has pursued a number ...read more.
8 Chantal Kreviazuk (Canada)
9 Alanis Morissette (Canada) Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American alternative rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress.
10 Sam Carter (UK)
The Contenders
11 Joe Duplantier (France) Joseph "Joe" Duplantier is a French musician best known as the guitarist and vocalist of metal band Gojira.
12 Niklas Karlsson (Sweden)
13 Dima Bilan (Russia)

He was the first runner-up in Eurovision 2006. On 2008, he participated again in Eurovision and won the first place with his hit song Believe. He's also the most well-known russian artist in Europe and has performed in many concerts with Hollywood celebrities exempli gratia Britney Spears et cetera. His hit songs are Between the Sky and Heaven, Stan Dlya Menya, Never Let You Go, Lady Flame, Amnesia and so much more!

Where is charice from the Philippines she has one of the best voice

14 Justin Bieber (Canada)

No matter who says what, Justin will always be my savior. His voice saves me from drowning myself in the depths of grief. So for me, he is the best singer in the world. He deserves that no, 1 position. In me, he will always be ranked number 1. He also inspires me a lot. Not everyone has the courage to own up to their mistakes and apologize for it too like he did. Thank you JBro, for being such a wonderful brother to me, even unknowingly,

Justin Bieber is very great singer I like him so much

He's not the handsomest, but he makes good songs!

Justin Bieber I love her singer

15 Delta Goodrem (Australia) Delta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales, she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age.

She is a big name in Australia and she won the most awards in ARIA 2003. You really should listen to her songs videlicet Lost Without You, Not Me Not I, Innocent Eyes and Born to Try from her debut album. I'm very sure indeed you won't regret it.

By the way, did you know she's an ex-girlfriend of Nick Jonas?

She is a very pretty ex of nick jonas and her voice is very unique.

16 Rihanna (Barbados)
17 Robert Plant (UK) Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
18 Michael Bublé (Canada)
19 CL (South Korea) CL, born Lee Chae-rin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and rapper. She gained international fame as the leader of the girl group 2NE1 under YG Entertainment. Known for her unique style and powerful vocals, CL has been an influential figure in K-pop and has also ventured into the American music market. She has released numerous hit singles and albums both as a group member and a solo artist.

CL has unique vocal skills which can actually boost up your entire body!
She’s a great female rapper.

20 Enya (Ireland) Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, known professionally as Enya, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and producer.
21 Connie Talbot (England) Connie Talbot (born November 20th, 2000) is an English child singer who rose to fame as a finalist on the first season of Britain's Got Talent. She is currently active as an independent music artist on YouTube.

I saw her at the LG Arena 3 times!
She's so young yet her voice is so adultlike!
Its well worth listening to her

22 Serge Gainsbourg (France) Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg (2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991), was a French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, writer, actor, and director. ...read more.
23 Paul McCartney (UK) Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) 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.One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, he is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, his versatile and wide tenor vocal range and his musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre-rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history

Most successful musician in history.

24 Elisa (Italy)

Elisa is an amazing songwriter, vocalist and musician. She's a mixture of Alanis Morisette and Bjork.

25 Till Lindemann (Germany) Till Lindemann is a German singer, songwriter, musician, actor, poet, and pyrotechnician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein.
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