Top 10 Divas With the Biggest Voices

The Top Ten

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.

K.S. Chithra is the goddess of music. She has shown the world that one can make it through dedication and fan loyalty. She has stepped into nearly every genre and exceeded expectations as well as succeeded.

She has a very wide range voice that varies from very, very low to super high. And she doesn't just use her whistle tone voice for those high notes.

She is one of the supernatural creatures that God gave to us! Unbelievable voice and person! Let her be happy and healthy all the time!
Lara Fabian

Not many voices qualify as the greatest instrument when they're surrounded by an orchestra, but Lara's voice has proven that with its clear sound that offers unique pleasure to our ears. Additionally, she demonstrates flawless expressions as she feels each lyric and accompanying sound.
I feel she is the greatest female voice of this generation. Anyone who doubts it should listen to "Broken Vow."

Lara Fabian has the most amazing and precious voice I have ever heard. I listen to her every day. She has this gift of voice that reaches in and touches your inner being. Plus, she cares about others and shares with the world her gift of laughter too.
I think that since she has so much inner beauty deep down, when it reaches the surface, it comes out in this breathtakingly beautiful voice. Love and adore this woman!
Minnie Riperton

Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8, 1947 - July 12, 1979) was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1974 single "Lovin' You," her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle register.

The most musical 5-octave+ singer that I'm aware of to date. She had excellent motor control, was able to clearly enunciate lyrics in the whistle register, and could sustain notes for an extended period in all parts of that register. Her ability to do a walk down and up with seemingly effortless clarity is just one example of the skill she held.
It was indeed her vocal skill that gave power to her voice. It allowed her to switch from upper to lower ranges with a quintessential dexterity that can render one to an Adventure in Paradise. Her lower range attributes were equally compelling, displaying emotive abilities like no other than the inimitable Minnie Riperton.
Bjork

Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born November 21, 1965) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Over her four-decade career, she has developed a unique and eclectic musical style that incorporates elements from electronic, pop, jazz, experimental, trip hop, alternative,... read more
Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1970, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She's one of the best-selling female artists in music history, with 19 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
She's often regarded as a sex symbol through her songs and videos, and has been noted in the press... read more

Mariah Carey's voice is one of a kind. Her all-around vocal techniques, the optimal utilization of her stunning five-octave range, her preeminent vocal texture, and unmatched musicality will always enable her to be the strongest rival in the land of vocalists. She is also a timeless vocal masterpiece and inspiration to generations of singers.
Her tone is multi-textured and soothing to the ears, no matter how high she can phonate. She is the ultimate diva of all time.

Mariah has the golden voice. She can do the angelic voice, husky voice, and everything in between. O Holy Night and All I Want for Christmas Is You are the most beautiful Christmas songs ever. The whistle register, the melisma, the vocal runs, intentional vocal breaks, and 5-6 vocal range are all incredible.
Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. Guinness World Records recognized her as the most awarded female artist of all time, with 411 career awards as of 2006, and named her the most awarded female act in 2009.... read more

Miss Whitney The Voice Houston is the epitome of diva, people. She is the undisputed greatest singer and vocalist of all time. Stick that in your pipes and smoke it. Word.

Go Whitney! You are really one of the most popular icons in the music industry.

Whitney's voice is much more powerful than Mariah's, in my opinion.
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
Patti Labelle

Patricia Louise Holt-Edwards, better known under the stage name Patti LaBelle, is an American singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur. She gained fame as the lead singer of the group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, later known as Labelle. LaBelle is widely regarded as the Godmother of Soul for her... read more

She's definitely a powerhouse! Patti, Whitney, Barbra, Aretha, Mahalia, and Celine are all at the top. The only thing is, Patti is still doing it, and doing it righteously. Still a woman to be feared to share a stage with. We love you, Patti.
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... read more
Celine Dion

Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer and businesswoman. She's best known for "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song of the 1997 film Titanic, which was the first film in history to gross over $1 billion worldwide. She also represented Switzerland and won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988... read more

Celine Dion's voice is so powerful it could practically blow the roof off a building!

The Newcomers

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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. Over a career spanning more than six decades, she has adopted a variety of styles... read more

Take away the microphone from most of these female singers, and their voices aren't big. On the other hand, Cher has a BIG voice, with or without a microphone.

Cher's voice is much bigger and more powerful than many of the singers on this list.

Cher could out-sing any of the divas on the list with her one-in-a-billion voice.
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Maria Callas

Maria Callas, Commendatore OMRI, was a Greek-American soprano and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. She was widely praised for her bel canto technique, her wide-ranging voice, and her powerful dramatic interpretations. Her legacy continues to inspire opera singers... read more

The Contenders

Kate Bush

Catherine "Kate" Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She gained prominence in 1978 with her debut single "Wuthering Heights," which topped the UK Singles Chart. Bush is known for her eclectic musical style and has received critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout... read more
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 and R&B group The Pussycat Dolls. Scherzinger has also appeared as a judge on various talent... read more
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
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 don't think either Christina or Mariah should be lower than top because both have amazing voices that just stand out in a crowd. Christina has this rich tone that I love, and some of her songs like Ain't No Other Man, Come On Over, and I Turn to You are some of her best and my favorite songs of all time.
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

Such a strong, unique voice. I also love her strong personality.
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 really underrated for her vocal skills. Everybody sees her just as an entertainer, but she's a package!
PS: She never missed a note! MC, Whitney, and Xtina did...
Toni Braxton

Toni Michele Braxton was born on October 7, 1967, in Severn, Maryland, and is the oldest of six siblings. She has sold approximately 70 million records worldwide. Often referred to as the Queen of R&B, Braxton is known for her distinctive voice and major impact on 1990s and early 2000s R&B music.
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
Anita Baker

Anita Denise Baker is a retired American singer-songwriter. She began her music career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8 and released her solo debut album, The Songstress, in 1983. Her second album, Rapture, released in 1986, achieved platinum status and featured the Grammy-winning single... read more
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
Nicole Jackson
JoJo

Joanna Noëlle "JoJo" Levesque is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame in 2004 with her debut single "Leave (Get Out)", which made her one of the youngest solo artists to top the Billboard Pop Songs chart. Over her career, she has released multiple albums, acted in films and... read more
Shanice

Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox, better known as Shanice, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for her 1991 hit single I Love Your Smile. Shanice began her career as a child performer and has also appeared in television and theater productions.
Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress. She signed with Uptown Records in 1989 and released her debut studio album, What's the 411?, in 1992. She has released 15 studio albums, including My Life, The Breakthrough, and Gratitude.

Mary J. Blige has the ability to make everyone feel her pain and suffering through her singing. The only singer I know who can do that is Mary J. Blige. She doesn't have the greatest voice, but she can definitely work with what she has.
Her vocal cords may not be the greatest, but Mary J. Blige is one of the greatest singers of all time with a four-octave vocal range. She is our new Aretha Franklin of today. Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, and from now on, wherever she goes, that crown will follow her forever. Love Mary J. Blige.

Mary is the Goddess of Ghetto music, the Empress of R&B, and the Queen of Hip-Hop and Soul. She has shown the world that one can make it through dedication and fan loyalty.
She has stepped in and through nearly every genre and exceeded expectations as well as succeeded. Mary is the truth, and that places her at the top in her own tier beside Whitney and Mariah, who also brought what they had to the table. Three beautiful, strong, powerful, and talented women.
Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (born December 18, 1975), referred to mononymously as Sia, is an Australian singer and songwriter. She released her debut album in 1997 but mainly gained mainstream attention in the 2010s.
Born and raised in Adelaide, she started her career as a singer in the acid jazz... read more

One of the best unique voices which no one can dare to imitate!