Top 10 Teenage Female Singers

While most teens are figuring out algebra or braving their first job at the smoothie counter, these young artists were dropping chart-toppers, collecting awards, and performing on stages most adults only dream about. Studio executives, seasoned producers, and global fanbases saw them not as good for their age but simply great. Period.

Maybe it was the vocal control that rivaled seasoned pros. Maybe it was the raw confidence that somehow sounded like both youth and experience at once. Either way, you couldn't ignore them. And millions didn't.

This list is for the girls who were already climbing Billboard while their peers were still studying for finals. It's your chance to decide who soared highest before blowing out their twentieth birthday candles. Cast your vote for the ones you believe out-sang, outshone, and outworked the rest.

The Top Ten

  1. 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 an EP and eight albums, including a platinum and gold album, and three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts. Evancho's latest album, The Debut, was her eighth consecutive... read more

    She sings with grace and knowledge of music that are way beyond her years. Lovely, talented, poised, and sensitive to others, she is a role model for her generation.

    Just listen to her songs, and you will understand. It's just crazy how talented she is at such a young age.

    Jackie Evancho is definitely very beautiful! But her voice is even more beautiful. Both trail the beauty of Jackie's heart and soul!

  2. 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.

    She is a real role model for young girls.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

    I can't believe JoJo Siwa is above Ariana Grande, the same goes for Jackie Evancho. I've never even heard of her! Ariana Grande is beyond talented and has the best songs, period.

    Come on, Ari is like the best. Bring her to number one.

  6. Sabrina Carpenter

    Sabrina Ann Lynn Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She portrayed Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, the young Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games, Jenny Parker in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting, and Harper in Tall Girl.... read more

    I love Sabrina. I'm a huge fan. I've been to two concerts and met her once. Her voice is amazing, and she can really sing.

    Her talent is unbelievable. She is a fantastic role model for young girls. Her albums, Eyes Wide Open and EVOLution, are fabulous.

    She has such a big future ahead of her. If she leaves the "Disney phase," she will be huge in the future.

    I love all of your songs! You're the best singer ever! My top ten songs from you are:

    1. On Purpose

    2. Smoke and Fire

    3. We'll Be the Stars

    4. Your Love's Like

    5. The Middle of Starting Over

    6. Two Young Hearts

    7. Wildside

    8. Best Thing I Got

    9. White Flag

    10. Too Young

  7. Billie Eilish

    Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, professionally known as Billie Eilish, was born on December 18, 2001. She is an American singer and songwriter widely recognized for her unique style and musical innovation. Her most well-known songs include "Bad Guy," "When the Party's Over," "Bury a Friend," "Everything... read more

    Amazing voice, and I love Ocean Eyes!

  8. 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 Faith Hill documentary. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager and, after signing with RCA Records, began... read more

    I guess one out of every three girls is a Taylor Swift fan.

    Excuse me, but how is JoJo Siwa in front of Taylor Swift?

    I am the biggest Swifty and went to the Eras Tour twice in one week. Here's to Taylor! Let's bring her to the top. Vote for Taylor and write your favorite era.

  9. 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

    She inspires me. Can't wait to actually see her live!

    Coolest singer. Always loved and always will.

  10. Zendaya

    Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress, singer, and producer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining recognition for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up.... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    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

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    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

    She has such a unique style of music, true and authentic to her own life and experiences.

    You can tell she pours her heart into every song, and none are meaningless.

    13. The Contenders

  13. 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. While described as a mezzo-soprano with a vocal range often in the alto... read more

    Really? Number 25? She should be in the top five. Her songs are so good. A Year Without Rain and My Dilemma are awesome.

  14. 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

    She has a low calming voice, and it definitely shows when she sings acoustically. She's truly incredible.

  15. Bridgit Mendler

    Bridgit Claire Mendler is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She began her acting career in 2004 with a voice role in the animated Indian film The Legend of Buddha. Mendler later rose to prominence with her lead role on Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie and has released music, including her... read more

  16. Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda Taylor Cosgrove is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Her career began at the age of three when she appeared in television commercials, and she made her film debut in 2003 as Summer Hathaway in School of Rock. She later took on several minor television roles before gaining prominence... read more

  17. Hayley Finetti

    Up-and-coming talent with a beautiful voice and great stage presence.

  18. Miley Cyrus

    Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), 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 type is popularly described as a lyric mezzo soprano, with a vocal range... read more

    Miley does not get enough credit! She started as a Disney girl, but with her song "Can't Be Tamed," she showed us her other side. I LOVE THEM BOTH!

  19. Birdy

  20. 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... read more

  21. Aria Tesolin

  22. Victoria Justice

    Victoria Dawn Justice is an American actress and singer. She debuted as an actress at the age of ten and has since appeared in several films and television series, including the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 and Victorious. She has also released music as a solo artist and participated in the 2020 reboot... read more

    I had not heard of Victoria Justice until the show Victorious, but now I cannot understand why she does not get as much recognition as Ariana Grande!

  23. Nikki Yanofsky

  24. Dove Cameron

    Dove Cameron is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the dual role of Liv and Maddie Rooney in the Disney Channel teen sitcom Liv and Maddie, which ran from 2013 to 2017. Cameron has also pursued a music career and appeared in several films and stage productions.

  25. Jennette McCurdy

    She really is an amazing singer, although a lot of people don't know. If you have never heard her sing before, please go to her covers on YouTube, and you will not regret it.

    I'd recommend Right as Rain and What Hurts the Most. Those are my favorites that she has done, but they are all really good.

    It's strange that she says of herself that she isn't that good at singing. I don't like country music, but when she sings it, I cannot say that she's a bad singer. She is definitely a very good singer.

  26. Danielle Bradbery

  27. Cassadee Pope

    Cassadee Blake Pope, born August 28, 1989, is an American pop and country singer-songwriter. She gained early recognition as the lead vocalist of the rock band Hey Monday, which went on hiatus in December 2011. With the band, she released one studio album and two EPs... read more

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