Top 10 Most Recognizable Singing Voices Ever

This is a list of singers that you know as soon as you hear the first word!
The Top Ten
1 Dimash Kudaibergen Dinmukhamed Kanatuly Kudaibergenov, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen (born May 24th, 1994) is a Kazakh singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Dimash is best known as a contestant of Chinese talent show "Singer 2017" where he was declared a runner-up. He is also known for possessing a wide... read more

Dimash Kudaibergen. Once you've heard his voice, you will never forget it. The timbre of rare beauty, an insane range of 5 octaves, and flawless technique. His voice is full of emotion and conveys all the feelings of the song, no matter what language he sings in.

Dimash has revolutionized music! He is the best vocalist in the world!

Dimash has an incredible voice with a range of 4.5 octaves. When I first listened to his singing, I was shocked on one hand (unbelievable! I couldn't imagine he had the same vocal range as the famous Farinelli) and on the other hand, I was so pleased that I had the opportunity to listen to him. He has a strong and solid musical education and background. You can feel it and see it through his manner of performance. It is not just copy and paste. It's his own interpretation and rendition of the musical material. In my opinion, it sounds fresh, modern, technically improved, with higher tones, and better than the original. Dimash is definitely the best voice in the world!

2 Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave... read more

Freddie Mercury - God of Music! And I don't use that term lightly, but there is no other way to accurately sum up Freddie's genius! They would have to invent new superlatives to even get close to this man's incredible magic! He was absolute perfection!

Although Freddie had an amazing four-octave range, his talents extended far beyond that, if you can believe it. It was his passion, his charisma, his connection with the audience, his exuberance, his energy, his magnetism, and his incomparable magic! Simply the best of all time, and forever, without competition or comparison, in a league of his own, absolutely God-like!

Freddie Mercury - Perfection!
Freddie Mercury - A Slice of Heaven!
Freddie Mercury - The Best of the Best!
Freddie Mercury - The God of Music!

3 Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined... read more

Elvis is the most imitated human being in every way you can imagine, but never duplicated, which includes "That Voice." This is a fact, not an opinion. I acknowledge everything he did. He is the King, but I have other personal favorites. He's still the greatest pop culture phenomenon of all time.

Freddie Mercury is a freak of nature, the greatest vocalist, but he sings so many different songs in so many different ways that you don't always know it's him. That's a whole different contest.

His voice is wonderful, clearly identifiable. Elvis, known all around the world as the king of music. No one will ever equal him because he is the greatest entertainer/singer who has ever lived. He is the real number ONE! Rest in peace, darling man, we love you.

4 Vitas Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachov, known professionally as Vitas, is a Ukrainian singer and songwriter. He sings mainly in Russian. His music is often difficult to categorize, incorporating elements of techno, dance, classical, jazz, and folk music.

Vitas is a unique artist. If you really take the time to discover his music, you will be fascinated. He is the only one in his own brilliant creative style in both vocal and stage performance that made him go viral worldwide and easiest to be recognized nowadays. Besides all these special differences, Vitas means much more than just an angelic tenor voice that can immediately touch the listeners' hearts and create a long-term link to their souls. Seek the songs composed by Vitas. You'll want to listen to them again and again because they are often beautiful in both melodies and poetic lyrics. Really big talented person. I've known him for 12 years, and I will continue to be his fan.

5 Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash (1932-2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author, who was widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. He died of... read more

I've never heard of the top 2, but neither could be more recognizable than Johnny Cash. He sang for nearly 50 years, dabbled in all genres of music at some point in his career. Still, anyone could tell it was him.

I have no idea who Dimash Kudaibergen is at the top of the list. I think to be most recognizable, people should know who it is and have heard them. To me, the Man in Black is tops here.

Johnny Cash has one of the best singing voices I've ever heard, a great country-rock singer. One of the most recognizable voices ever.

6 Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music.
7 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, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album,... read more

He's the lead singer of Maroon 5, who sings This Love, I Won't Go Home Without You, She Will Be Loved, and Makes Me Wonder.

How could you not know it's Adam singing? This is by far the most recognizable voice I have ever heard, and he's not bad either.

8 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, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances during her five-decade-long... read more

You can tell Cher's voice from a mile away, and it's more recognizable than any other voice on this list.

The Goddess's fabulous voice is instantly recognizable.

Gorgeous, talented, and ahead of her time.

9 Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. Graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006, Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace the same year. She is best known with her international... read more

She adds so much soul into her songs. That's how I recognize her voice.

10 Axl Rose William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as 'Axl Rose', is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He Is the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock.

This list is a complete, total, 100% joke. Axl Rose, my hero, one of the best music artists ever and a rock god, is not in the top 2, along with MJ. Yup, he's got the most easily recognizable voice ever. We all know it when we hear it, right?

If there is one artist whose voice I will never forget, it's Axl Rose. I have never heard anyone else with a voice as unique as his, making him very easy to distinguish.

I don't care for him, but I've never heard a singer that can go from singing a bass note to singing a high tenor instantly!

The Contenders
11 Jack White John Anthony "Jack" White is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the duo The White Stripes, but has also had success in other bands and as a solo artist.

The most recognizable voice in music, other than Freddie Mercury, which is from a while ago. Cool art and icon in the modern age of sound. Good knack and talent you can listen to, lots to learn from, and kind.

Nobody can be more instantly recognized. White's voice is so different from anyone else in the industry. It's fantastic.

12 Iggy Azalea Amethyst Amelia Kelly, born June 7, 1990 known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, and model.

Really wish she didn't have so many haters just because she's a non-black rapper. Her songs sound so much better than those of a lot of the more accepted female rapper/singers these days.

13 Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones.
14 Kim Hyun Joong Kim Hyun-Joong is a South Korean entertainer, actor, singer, dancer, and the leader and main rapper of boyband SS501.
15 Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian/American rapper / pop music artist. Minaj is most known for her songs such as "Anaconda", "Super Bass", "Starships" and her feature on "Bang Bang"... read more

Because her rapping is horrible.

16 Art Garfunkel Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel is an American singer, poet and actor. He partnered in his earlier years with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.

Don't believe I saw his name on this list, and it should be.

17 Barry White Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and composer.

Barry White: The sexiest voice for sure.

18 Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson, professionally known as Ray Charles, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer.
19 Ross Lynch Ross Shor Lynch is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and musician. He is one of the founding members of the pop rock band R5. As an actor, he is known for his debut role as Austin Moon on the Disney Channel original series Austin & Ally, and for his role as Brady in Disney Channel's Teen Beach... read more
20 Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200... read more

Whitney Houston: The best and most beautiful voice in the whole world!

Whitney should be #1! This angel had a voice beyond compare!

21 Jon Bon Jovi John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., better known by his stage name Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, and actor, best known as the founder and frontman of the hair band Bon Jovi from, which was founded by Jon and his pianist, David Bryan, in 1983. He is famous for... read more

I cannot believe Jon Bon Jovi, a legend, is not higher up on this joke of a list. Insane! Tell me you don't know Livin' On A Prayer!

We all know his voice! If you don't, you give love a bad name, and you might be wanted... dead or alive!

22 Ozzy Osbourne John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948. He is also known as ''The Prince of Darkness''. Ozzy is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath... read more

I know his voice anywhere. Ozzy's vocals are just as powerful now as they always were, despite the way he sounds when he talks. Ozzy is my man! I love him so much! There are others I like just as much, though. Ozzy always was pretty awesome!

Who doesn't know Ozzy's voice when they hear it? Some people are just crazy...

I'm going off the rails on a crazy train!

23 Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.

Definitely. Her deep, raspy voice is very unique.

24 Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian-Spanish singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model.

Wonderful singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, etc. Her voice is unique and really recognizable.

Such a uniquely talented voice. She should definitely make a comeback!

25 Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie, combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust, made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music.

Wow! With a couple of exceptions, this list is way better than the other unique singing voices list. Willie should really be in the top ten, but I'm not going to complain about 13...

A true country pioneer. So many hits and wrote so many big songs... everyone knows this guy!

An amazing country singer. Respect.

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