Top 10 Most Underrated Female Singers of the 21st Century

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 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

   The reason Jackie appears high on this list is that she recorded seven albums between the ages of 10 and 17. Twice she has been named one of the music world's "Movers and Shakers Under 21," and she was recently named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" in the field of music.

   Even while attending her local high school, Jackie managed to perform over 130 solo concerts, record three PBS live performances, duet with some of the world's greatest singers, and perform at benefits and special events across the U.S.

   She has recently recorded and performed songs of her own composition. She is often chosen to sing for national events, including the "Capitol Fourth" celebration (Independence Day, twice), the National Memorial Day Concert, and the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.

2. 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

3. Jennifer Hudson

   

   Jennifer Kate Hudson is an American singer, actress, producer, and television presenter. She rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, finishing in seventh place. Hudson went on to win an Academy Award for her role in Dreamgirls and has since earned Emmy, Grammy, and Tony... read more

4. Kelly Rowland

   

   Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups. Rowland also achieved success as a solo artist and served as a judge on several talent... read more

5. Florence Welch

   

   Florence Leontine Mary Welch is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. She is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Florence + the Machine. The band's debut album, Lungs, released in 2009, topped the UK Albums Chart.

   Forget that Jackie who made all of her money off other people's music. Florence Welch has so much talent, passion, and a truly beautiful and haunting voice.

   She is a true legend.

   Is there a more unique and powerful singer out there? I don't think so.

   She's just amazing and unique!

6. Tori Kelly

   

   Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly (born December 14, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She first gained recognition by posting videos on YouTube at age 14 and auditioned for American Idol when she was 16. Kelly has released several albums and earned Grammy Awards for her work in... read more

7. 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.

8. Leona Lewis

   

   Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, and animal welfare campaigner. She was born and raised in the London Borough of Islington, England, where she attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. She rose to fame after winning the third series of The X Factor in 2006.

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10. 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

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14. 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

15. Christina Grimmie

    

    Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 - June 10, 2016), known on YouTube as zeldaxlove64, was an American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence by posting covers of popular songs and gained wider recognition as a finalist on season 6 of The Voice in 2014. Grimmie was shot and killed during... read more

    I love this artist, and I think she deserves more credit for her amazing talent! I especially love her duet with Sam Tsui, "Just a Dream"!

16. Ledisi

    

    Ledisi Anibade Young, born March 28, 1972, is an American recording artist, songwriter, actress, and author. She is known for her work in R&B and jazz, with a career that has brought her multiple Grammy nominations and a win for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In addition to performing, she has been... read more

17. Nikki Yanofsky

    

18. Chantal Kreviazuk

    

    Chantal Jennifer Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and actress. She gained recognition in the late 1990s with her debut album and has continued to release music while contributing to film soundtracks and other artists' albums. Kreviazuk is also active in humanitarian work... read more

19. 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

    Ariana Grande, you are the best.

20. BC Jean

    

21. Chrisette Michele

22. 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

23. Ella Eyre

24. 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

    Lana is a very talented singer. I don't know why she has always been so underrated.

    I'm a fan of Lana.

25. Fefe Dobson

    

    Felicia Lily Dobson (born February 28, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she began performing as a teenager. During this time, she received and declined a recording contract offer from Jive Records.... read more

26. Michelle Branch

    

    Michelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. During the early 2000s, she released two bestselling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper. She also collaborated with Santana on the Grammy Award-winning single The Game of Love.

27. Natasha Bedingfield

    

    Natasha Anne Bedingfield is a British and New Zealand singer and songwriter. She released her debut album, Unwritten, in 2004, which featured up-tempo pop songs influenced by R&B. The title track became a major hit and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.