Top 10 Best Overweight Singers

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father, C. L. Franklin, was minister.... read more

I love Aretha Franklin so much. She is a great singer.

Grew up with her music. It's a joyous memory.

Oh, come on, how is she not number 1?

Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, Vandross was an in-demand background vocalist for several different artists. He later gained fame as a solo artist, releasing successful albums such as Never Too Much and winning eight Grammy Awards... read more

Luther Vandross is a great singer.

Barry White

Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and composer. He was renowned for his deep bass-baritone voice and romantic image. White released numerous hit songs and albums, becoming one of the best-selling music artists... read more

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. Hudson went on to win an Academy Award for her role in Dreamgirls and has since earned an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award, becoming... read more

She was only overweight on American Idol.

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 American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This," topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and became... read more

Great singer. Beautiful woman.

K.S. Chithra

Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, born May 5, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter. She graduated from the BRIT School in 2006 and signed with XL Recordings after a demo posted on Myspace gained attention. She's best known for emotional ballads like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello, and Easy... read more

She was a little chubby but lost all the weight!

She is really funny.

Voice of an angel.

Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce, was an Italian operatic tenor who also achieved crossover success in popular music. Known for his televised concerts and media appearances, he became one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He was especially renowned for his interpretations... read more

At well over 350 pounds, he was still not as big as Israel, but Pavarotti was simply the best singer ever, regardless of weight.

Fat, thin, or somewhere in between, no one's voice compares to Luciano Pavarotti's. His voice is the best of all time.

There isn't a singer, past or present, young or old, who sings as well as Luciano Pavarotti.

Meat Loaf

Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday. September 27, 1947 - January 20, 2022), better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was recognized for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live performances.... read more

The best singer EVER. Honestly, I understand why he faints on stage because I perform a lot of his songs, and one after another is incredibly difficult - especially Bat Out of Hell followed by Paradise by the Dashboard Light. He is truly one of the rock greats.

Best showman ever. In the words of Jim Steinman, he brings rock and opera together. I've seen him live a few times - the best concerts I've EVER been to!

He's my favorite singer ever.

Ruben Studdard

Christopher Ruben Studdard is an American R&B, pop, and gospel singer. He rose to fame as the winner of the second season of American Idol. In December 2003, he received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song "Superstar."

He inspires me so much! His voice is amazing!

So pro, no one can best him!

Winner of American Idol Season 2.

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Cass Elliot

Ellen Naomi Cohen, known professionally as Mama Cass and later as Cass Elliot, was an American singer and voice actress. She was a member of the singing group the Mamas and the Papas. After the group disbanded, Elliot released five solo albums and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall... read more

Jack Black

Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black is an American actor, singer, musician, and comedian. His acting career spans various genres, though he is best known for his roles in comedy films. Black is the lead vocalist of the comedic rock duo Tenacious D, which he formed in 1994 with friend Kyle Gass.... read more

Just listen to Master Exploder.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, also called Bruddah Iz, was an American musician, entertainer, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. He was born on May 20, 1959, and passed away on June 26, 1997. He is best known internationally for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World,... read more

Incredible voice, and undoubtedly the largest guy to ever grace an album cover. He sang the beautiful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" featured on 50 First Dates. Sadly, Israel is now singing with a heavenly choir.

I listen to Over the Rainbow whenever I am upset, and it makes me smile every time.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow moves me to tears every time.

Martha Wash

You know her from The Weather Girls (It's Raining Men), Black Box (Everybody, Everybody, Strike It Up), and C+C Music Factory (Gonna Make You Sweat). Although she wasn't given credit because she was considered too big.

Ann Wilson

Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the hard rock band Heart. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Heart in 2013. Wilson has been listed by Hit Parader as one of the best metal singers of all time and is... read more

Frenchie Dy

Adnan Sami Khan

Rita MacNeil

I cannot believe that Rita wasn't on here. She is a beautiful singer.

Beth Ditto

Kate Smith

Susan Boyle

Susan Magdalane Boyle, born April 1, 1961, is a Scottish singer who rose to international fame in 2009. She appeared on the television show Britain's Got Talent on April 11 of that year, performing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. Her performance became a viral sensation and launched a successful... read more

The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher George Latore Wallace, born May 21, 1972, better known by his stage name The Notorious B.I.G. (sometimes Biggie Smalls or simply Biggie), was an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. On March 9, 1997, he was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California, at the age of only... read more

Queen Latifah

Dana Elaine Owens, known professionally by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, model, television producer, record producer, comedian, and talk show host. She released her debut album All Hail the Queen in 1989. Latifah has also earned critical acclaim for... read more

Lizzo

Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lizzo became widely known for her hit songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" and is also recognized for promoting body positivity... read more

She has many hit songs, and she makes good music.

Alison Moyet

Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet, born June 18, 1961, is an English singer, songwriter, and performer. She is known for her powerful contralto voice and her work in the synth-pop duo Yazoo alongside Vince Clarke. Moyet has also enjoyed a successful solo career with hits such as All Cried Out and Love Resurrection... read more