Best Pop Singers of the 21st Century

1. Dimash Kudaibergen

   

   Dinmukhamed Qanatuly Qudaibergen, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen, was born on May 24, 1994. He is a Kazakh singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

   He gained international recognition as a contestant on the Chinese talent show Singer 2017, where he finished as the runner-up. Dimash... read more

   Dimash is a mind-blowing singer. He possesses a great voice with a 5-octave range, a timbre of rare beauty, and perfect skills. He is a great performer - captivating and charismatic - and a cool dancer. His extraordinary stage presence always leaves the audience mesmerized.

   Dimash is a young 23-year-old singer from Kazakhstan. His musical and vocal abilities are phenomenal! Today, he has the largest vocal range in the world, with 6 octaves and 1 note (including a whistle register) and 5 working octaves.

   And this is not the limit, as he has naturally flexible and long vocal cords that have been perfectly developed since the age of 5. He has received training in an academic singing school and is currently a third-year student in variety singing. He is fluent in all available vocal techniques, including Bel Canto.

   He possesses extensive knowledge of breathing techniques as well. Currently, he is creating a new music genre called Neoclassicism, which encompasses all available singing and vocal styles. Dimash is widely regarded as the best singer in the world!

2. Lady Gaga

   

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

   Early in her career, she performed at Lollapalooza on August 4, 2007, as part of "Lady Gaga & The Starlight Revue," where she was noticed by Interscope Records executive Vincent... read more

   Pop Queen. Icon. Advocate. Legend. She is one of the best singers of her age, covering a large variety of genres that can captivate any listener regardless of gender, age, race, or sexual orientation. Her talent and abilities can rival those of her generation and sell out as much as any hit artist in the spotlight.

   She revolutionized pop music, brought art and life into an industry that was much needed, and with her own unique personality and persona, can outshine any other in entertainment. She also is a grand advocate of love and equality, which she dedicates her music to, encouraging people to get out of their shell and interact with other genres. One of many in the industry, she stands out from everybody in the music industry.

3. 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

   Adele is more than an icon. She embodies everything we should be teaching our kids. She is humble and friendly, yet isn't afraid to speak her mind.

   Of course, there's also her stunningly amazing voice, which isn't auto-tuned at all. That's why her live shows are a true gift.

   She's great. She's a breath of fresh air for the industry. She writes her own music, and it's not contrived.

   Adele has managed to sell loads of records, which makes her a great example for younger artists. Her voice is serene. It can lift you up anytime. Love you, Adele.

4. Bruno Mars

   

   Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer.

   Mars rose to fame in 2010 through his collaborations on the hits "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, both of which featured... read more

   I saw the list and expected Bruno Mars to be at the top, but then I saw him here, at number 8. Besides being shocking, this is complete trash.

   Bruno Mars deserves a top 5 position for sure, if not the first.

   One of the few singers who sound better live than in the studio, and doesn't need to cover up with flashy lights and auto-tune.

   His songs always have soul and energy.

   Bruno Mars draws from all the greats and blends them with his unique talents to touch both young and old alike. He is an incredible artist, showman, and spirit!

5. Taylor Swift

   

   Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a documentary about Faith Hill. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager, signed a development deal with RCA Records... read more

   Taylor is not just a great singer. She is one of the best singers of our century. She's undoubtedly the queen of pop music.

   It's not just her pop music success. She's also excelled in country music. Her voice allows her to sing a vast range of styles.

   Take her dreamy country song Love Story, then consider Safe and Sound, and then move to Shake It Off and finally to Look What You Made Me Do. She has sung them all perfectly, and the last two have also topped the Billboard Hot 100. She certainly deserves to be at the top of this list. Come on, guys, vote for Taylor Swift!

   T Swift, why are you down here? You should be higher than this. People, vote more for T Swift! T Swift! T Swift! I love Adele's songs as well, but Taylor Swift has amazing songs.

   Why is Adele in sixth? And I heard about that ultimate Christmas surprise thing you did for that 96-year-old fan. That was so nice, kind, and sweet. I bet he loved it! I also heard about the Christmas gifts you were giving away to fans. That's so loving and caring of you. After all, sharing is caring.

   You're beautiful as well. I once put on makeup, even though I don't like wearing it because I'm sporty, not super fashionable, and I pretended I was singing Bad Blood. I love you and your music. Come on, people. Let's vote for T Swift! Woohoo! Yeah!

   P.S. I sing your songs in the shower all the time, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

6. Rihanna

   

   Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados. She began her music career in 2003 by recording demo tapes with producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, and eventually signed with Def Jam Recordings after an audition for... read more

   Hands down, Rihanna is one of the best singers of all time! She's fantastic! With a net worth of $600 million, she is the richest female musician in the world.

   Rihanna is also the second best-selling female artist of all time, after Madonna. She holds the title for most #1 hits as a female pop singer, after Mariah Carey (14 #1s)! It seems like every single song she releases becomes a hit.

   She's great. Her vocals are amazing even during her live performances. She should be above Adele.

   Eminem is a rapper! Why is he above all the pop stars? I mean, it's true that the rap god is the best rapper, but placing him above Rihanna and others is unfair.

7. Ed Sheeran

   

   Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He's known for hit songs such as "The A Team" (2011) and "Shape of You" (2017).... read more

   He's a good singer and writes his own music and has even written one for Justin Bieber.

   I admire him, but I can understand why he's so low on the list.

   He's an average singer with good range. Some of his music is good too.

   This must be a pretty old website because Eddie is amazing!

8. Avril Lavigne

   

   Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. At age 14, she won a radio contest singing with Shania Twain, performing before a large arena crowd. By age 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records, reportedly worth over $2 million.... read more

   What? That much less for someone like her? You have to listen to her songs. Her voice is so hard to achieve. Such a talented person deserves a top 5 spot. How can Ke$ha be before her? Autotune can never reach her amazing voice! Avril Lavigne is extremely talented!

   Love Avril. She's always in perfect pitch when singing live.

   She might be shy, but that doesn't stop her from putting her real self out there.

   I really like the song I Will Be. It's the most beautiful song ever!

9. P!nk

   

   Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally as P!nk, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her R&B-influenced debut album, Can't Take Me Home (2000). P!nk is known for her powerful vocals, acrobatic stage presence, and numerous hit singles... read more

   P!nk is amazing! Her vocals would blow any of 6-26 away. She should be in the Top Ten!

   Greatest singer of the 21st century by far!

   She is amazing! I love her music!

10. Adam Levine

    

    Adam Noah Levine is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles pop rock band Maroon 5.

    Levine began his musical career in 1994 when he co-founded the band Kara's Flowers, where he served as lead vocalist and guitarist. After limited success with their debut... read more

    Can't stop loving this guy. My family and I love him so much and are so captivated by his songs.

    Go, go, go, Adam and Maroon 5, best band for me!

    I love this man and his songs, and he will be forever in my heart, promise!

    He is my favorite person, and I really enjoy all of his songs. I really want to meet him in person.

The Newcomers
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    Harry Styles

    

    Harry Edward Styles is an English singer and songwriter. He initially gained fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. He has since launched a successful solo career with the albums Harry Styles, Fine Line, Harry's House, and Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, producing global hits such as... read more

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    Ami Suzuki

    

    Suzuki Ami (born February 9, 1980) is a Japanese singer, DJ, and actress. She attended Ayase Nishi High School in Kanagawa and later transferred to Meguro Nihon University High School in Tokyo.

    She released her first album, SA, on March 25, 1999, which became her best-selling album. During the... read more

The Contenders

13. Christina Aguilera

    

    Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants," and she later showcased her vocal power in songs like "Beautiful" and "Hurt." Throughout her career, she's explored a range of... read more

    I could listen to her voice forever! She is the best vocalist and tends to be a little underrated. She deserves to be much more well-known.

    I hope one day everyone will listen to Christina. Just hearing her will make you fall in love!

    Taylor Swift higher than Katy Perry and Christina Aguilera? Are you kidding me? Christina has an amazing vocal range, superior to Taylor's, and better songs too. Katy Perry puts much more creativity into her music than Taylor Swift, whose music is boring, uncreative, and rude.

14. Beyonce

    

    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career as the lead singer of Destiny's Child. The group scored multiple Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Independent Women Part I," and "Bootylicious." After the group... read more

    Beyoncé is the best, hands down. Nobody can ever step to her and demand her crown.

    She is in her own lane and is swerving.

    How can Queen Bey not be in the top 5? Almost all the artists above her are inspired by her.

    Lemonade and her self-titled 2013 album are some of the greatest albums of the 2010s.

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 at age 11 with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie J gained fame with her debut single Do It Like a Dude and went on to... read more

    She's so completely beautiful, has a wonderful voice, and has songs that are different and GREAT! The best part is that she has meaningful songs like Masterpiece and Price Tag. She should be #1. I mean, guys, come on. She's awesome. LOVE YA, JESS!

    Amazing voice, unfortunately not recognized enough. She has more talent than Ariana Grande. As you can see in the "Bang Bang" video, she has a larger vocal range.

    Born to be Jessie. You're obviously gonna do big things sooner or later.

16. Lana Del Rey

    

    Lana Del Rey is a California-based singer and songwriter who currently lives in Malibu, California. She was born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in Manhattan, New York, to Robert England Grant Jr. and Patricia Ann Hill. She was raised in Lake Placid and has two younger siblings, Caroline... read more

    I love how her voice sounds and the song Summertime Sadness.

    I got that summertime, summertime sadness!

    Lana Del Rey's brand of pop has made her a darling of both mainstream and indie fans alike.

    The best and definitely unique!

17. George Ezra

    

    George Ezra Barnett (born 7 June 1993) is an English musician. After releasing two EPs, Did You Hear the Rain? (2013) and Cassy O' (2014), Ezra rose to prominence with the release of his hit single "Budapest," which reached number one in several countries. His debut studio album, Wanted on Voyage, was... read more

18. Sigrid

    

19. Pitbull

    

    Armando Christian Pérez, born January 15, 1981, and known professionally as Pitbull, is a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Cuban American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He's released numerous hit singles, including I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho), Give Me Everything, and Timber. Pitbull is also... read more

20. James Arthur

    

    James Andrew Arthur is an English singer-songwriter who won the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of "Impossible," was released through Syco Music after the final and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart.... read more

21. Nicki Minaj

    

    Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982), is a Trinidadian-American rapper and pop artist. She is widely recognized for hits like "Anaconda," "Super Bass," "Starships," and her feature on "Bang Bang."... read more

    I love her real voice. Love Pound the Alarm and Starships!

    Amazing at everything. Love Starships!

22. Katy Perry

    

    Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.

    She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

    Even though she doesn't own a Grammy, it doesn't make her less than anybody. She's well known all around the world. Her music inspires people, and she has also broken numerous records. For example, she tied Michael Jackson for the most #1 singles from one album, "Teenage Dream".

    I think Katy is the best and she is well deserving to be at the first position. She is more deserving than any of the pop singers. She is the best pop singer of all time. That is the reason I am a great KatyCat. I think she came in 7th position because on this site, people's votes matter, not the singer's art.

23. Ariana Grande

    

    Ariana Grande‑Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four‑octave vocal range has earned widespread critical praise, and her personal life continues to attract significant media attention. She has received numerous honors, including two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award... read more

    She should be a lot higher on this list. Maybe not #1, but at least in the top ten or twenty or something. JUST NOT #30!

    She has an amazing voice, and her vocal range is four octaves (fact, NOT opinion). Also, she's way better than some of the other people on this list.

    Everybody judges her just for her looks, like, "Wow, she's so cute," but they should also listen to her voice. Her four-octave range is quite remarkable. Even though she doesn't do whistle notes anymore, listen to her "Emotions" cover and you will understand why she has one of the best, if not the best, voices of our generation.

    Xoxo,

    A humble Arianator

24. Amy Winehouse

    

    Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and eclectic blend of soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. She is a well-known member of the 27 Club, having died from alcohol poisoning at age 27 on July 23, 2011. Her album Back to Black remains influential... read more

    Amy Winehouse was a unique jazz singer with a brilliant voice and image. Whether you liked her music or not, one thing's for sure: she was one of the most talked-about celebrities. It's a tragedy that she died so young.

    If only she could fight her addictions. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be. There was too much going on, and she just couldn't cope. R.I.P., Amy.

    She's the best singer ever in this century. With her music that is relatable and so unique, nobody else can replace her.

    She will live on for centuries to come and inspire so many people.

25. Cher Lloyd

    

    Cher Lloyd is an English singer, songwriter, rapper, and model. She rose to fame in 2010 after finishing fourth in the seventh series of The X Factor. Following the show, she released her debut single Swagger Jagger, which topped the UK Singles Chart.

    Not the best, but one of my favorites. I just love her style.

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27. Enrique Iglesias

    

    Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born May 8, 1975), known professionally as Enrique Iglesias, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling Latin music artists, having sold more than 180 million records worldwide. Iglesias has earned numerous awards, including... read more

    What the hell is Enrique doing in position 14? People, he should be 1. Have you all heard his new song Heart Attack? It rocks.

    He has started to sing better nowadays, but he used to sing well before too. Please vote.

    This list is wrong. Enrique must be at the top of the list. His voice is amazing.

    Enrique should be after Michael Jackson. That idiot Justin Bieber should be at the bottom of the list.

    He really sings from the heart. He knows what music is.

    He is the best. In short, he is just brilliant and awesome.