Top 10 Teen Music Icons of 21st Century

1. 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.

   This legendary icon is one of the best vocalists of all time and one of the most influential singers in the world. Her voice is truly out of this world. She sings like an angel, hitting high notes with ease, melisma, and runs. Her beltings are the most flawless and pleasant ever. This woman is the most unbelievable singer to ever walk on this planet. Her range is incredible.

   Beautiful musical voice. Perfect diction, effortless presentation, and a good looker as well.

   She is an amazing singer, and I can't stop hearing her songs.

2. 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

   She's the only one on this list I can stand because she hasn't sold out and is original. Her songs have way better lyricism than all the others by miles, and she sings about real things and real experiences, not stupid ideas that Disney pays all the others to sing about.

   I love you, Taylor! Even though my seatmate keeps bugging me that you are not pretty, I don't believe her! Go, go, go, Taylor, and I hope you can reach Justin Bieber's place because I hate him. I hope you continue to write meaningful songs for all your fans here in the Philippines!

3. 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 nine studio albums and three EPs, including a platinum-selling EP and a gold-certified album, while three of her releases debuted in the Billboard 200 top... read more

   Jackie is due to come out with her new album, "Two Hearts," in Spring 2017. That's seven albums, well over 100 stand-alone concerts, three PBS special live-performance DVDs, and many, many benefit and special appearances at events around the world. Throw in a movie role with Robert Redford. All of that has occurred between the ages of 9 and 17.

   Now at the age of 16, Jackie has demonstrated versatility, adroitly traversing classical, sacred, and pop music. She stars in dazzling videos and stages very entertaining concerts. Look for her on the America's Got Talent Christmas Special!

4. Olivia Rodrigo

   

   Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition for her roles as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark and Nini Salazar-Roberts on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.... read more

5. 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

6. 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

7. Rosè

8. Lisa

9. Benson Boone

   

10. Jennie

    
The Newcomers
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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

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    Post Malone

    

    Austin Richard Post, born July 4, 1995, and known professionally as Post Malone, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. He gained recognition in 2015 with his debut single, White Iverson. Since then, he has released multiple chart-topping albums and won several music... read more

The Contenders

13. Jisoo

14. 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

15. Dua Lipa

    

    Dua Lipa (born August 22, 1995) is an English singer and songwriter who has achieved international success. She was born in Westminster, London, to Albanian parents originally from Kosovo. Her debut self‑titled album was released in 2017 and earned her multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best... read more

16. Joe Jonas

    

    Joseph Adam "Joe" Jonas (born August 15, 1989) is an American singer and actor. Jonas first rose to fame as a member of the pop-rock band Jonas Brothers, along with his brothers Kevin and Nick.

    After the band officially broke up, Jonas began working on a new musical project with producers such... read more

    He is totally awesome! Have you ever seen anyone more handsome than him? His "JUST IN LOVE" is the best! If you are a die-hard fan of him, watch the movie "Camp Rock" and "Camp Rock 2." Love him for real!

17. Lorde

    

    Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born November 7, 1996), better known by her stage name Lorde, is a singer-songwriter from New Zealand. She released her debut EP The Love Club in 2012 and rose to international fame with the single "Royals" at age 16.... read more

18. Aria Tesolin

    

    Not only does she have an amazing voice, but she also writes and composes all her own songs.

19. Justin Bieber

    

    Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and is Christian. He is the son of Pattie Mallette, an author.

    Justin Bieber is best known for his songs "Baby" and "What Do You Mean?" As of mid 2025, 11 of... read more

    He is the best! He makes great music, dances great, plays the piano, trumpet, guitar, and drums. He is just a great inspiration to kids all over the world!

    He's perfect. He's the best singer ever. No one can beat him. He dances well, sings well, and raps well too. He's amazing. He looks amazing too. He's much more famous than anyone else.

    He is amazing! I love him! He is THE MOST beautiful and cool boy in the world! I LOVE YOU, Justin! I am a big Belieber!

20. Selena Gomez

    

    Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She's best known for her hit songs "Come & Get It," "Good for You," "Same Old Love," and "It Ain't Me," as well as her starring role as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place. Her music has explored different styles, including electropop and Latin... read more

    She is cute, good-looking, and sings beautifully. Her songs are really cool and are very good for people's little problems!

21. Charice

    

    Jake Zyrus, born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco, is a Filipino singer who gained international attention through YouTube. He was previously known by the mononym Charice before coming out as a transgender man. Zyrus has appeared on international television programs and released several albums.

    This girl is the most talented person I have ever known. She has the best voice ever heard in the history of the US.

    She should be on top. I mean, she is the best of all of them.

    This girl is on FIRE!

22. Miley Cyrus

    

    Miley Ray Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus and known professionally as Miley Cyrus, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Her voice is widely recognized for its low, raspy quality.... read more

    Correction: She has sold over 19 million albums, and she'll sell over 20 million by Christmas.

23. Zac Efron

    

    Zachary David Alexander "Zac" Efron is an American actor. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence in the late 2000s for his leading role in the High School Musical franchise. During this time, he also starred in the musical film Hairspray and the comedy film 17 Again... read more

    He is the hottest guy that has ever lived.

24. Sean Kingston

    

    Kisean Paul Anderson, known professionally as Sean Kingston, is a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He released his debut album Sean Kingston in 2007, which featured the chart-topping single Beautiful Girls. Kingston gained popularity for his blend of reggae, pop, and... read more

25. One Direction

    

    One Direction, commonly abbreviated as 1D, was a British-Irish pop boy band composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, who departed on March 25, 2015.

    The group formed on The X Factor UK in 2010, finished third, and then signed with Simon Cowell's Syco... read more

    These five lads should be at the top, so let's get these guys to number one, people!

26. Jojo Siwa

    

    Joelle JoJo Siwa is an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTuber. She gained fame through reality television and her strong presence on social media platforms. She is known for appearing on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and Dance Moms, and in 2020, she competed as T-Rex on the reality singing... read more

27. Sade

    

    Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade Adu or simply Sade, is an English singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and record producer. She gained international fame as the lead vocalist of the band Sade, which became known for its smooth blend of soul, jazz, and soft rock. Some of the group's... read more