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One of the most debated topics in music is who are the greatest singers of the past 30 years. Whether you're a huge Whitney Houston fan, or you've never missed one of Mariah Carey's live Christmas concerts, the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">modern singers</a> of the last 30 years are some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen. From Michael Jackson's perfect performances, to Freddie Mercury's incredible vocal range, music fans have gathered a list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best singers</a> of the last 30 years for you to rank.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who's one of the best singers of the past 30 years? For many, Madonna tops the list. When Madge arrived on the scene in the early '80s, she completely rocked the world of pop music with her third single, &quot;Holiday,&quot; and blew everyone away. She followed that up with hit classics like &quot;Lucky Star,&quot; &quot;Like a Virgin,&quot; and &quot;Material Girl,&quot; and the rest was history. Although his time on earth was short, Kurt Cobain revolutionized the grunge music scene with his gravely vocals and unruly guitar sounds. Cobain's unique combination of singing and screaming earned him a spot among the best on this list. &nbsp;Other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-male-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite singers</a> on this list include Celine Dion, Prince, Sting, Billy Corgan, and many others. Vote up the best singers of the past 30 years below, and be sure to add any you feel belong in the discussion for the great singers of the past 30 years.

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When VH1 polled fellow artists to name the greatest artists of all time, it seemed like a good idea---but in reality, the list was truly flawed. According to them, Coldplay is better than Pearl Jam, Mariah Carey is only greater than six artists, etc! Not to mention other impactful artists were left off of the list. So I thought that maybe we try the countdown one more time, only this time with the perspective of true music fans...YOU..

This list will begin in no particular order, you will see some names that didn&#39;t appear in VH1&#39;s version, no artist appears on the countdown twice, and the order is not my personal opinion (I personally think Bob Marley is the greatest artist of all time). If you don&#39;t like how the list looks, you have the power to change it. This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-female-vocalists-of-the-past-10-years" target="_blank">greatest female vocalists of the past 10 years</a>, great <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-bands-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">current bands</a>, and many of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rock bands and artists of all time</a>. Many of them are <a href="/list/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/rockboy" target="_blank">in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> - and some will be, eventually.

So many questions will be answered with the voting results on this list. Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 2Pac or Biggie? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones? Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston? Is Michael Jackson still the King or is Elvis the true immortal? Is Madonna still the undisputed Queen of Pop? Does anyone rock harder than Hendrix? Are Jay-Z and Beyonce the most powerful couple in music history? It&#39;s up to you to decide!

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Hip hop heads, it&#39;s time to vote for who you believe will be future hip hop legends. From the best new rappers&nbsp;to the youngest rappers in the game right now, these rising hip hop artists are releasing fire mixtapes, top ten hits, and platinum albums. Who is currently the best young rapper making the <a href="/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">hottest tracks of 2020</a>?&nbsp;

Featuring the&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-soundcloud-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">best underground rappers who started on SoundCloud</a>, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-xxl-freshman-class-list/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">XXL Freshman Class</a>, and international rappers, this list of the best rappers under 30 includes Lil Yachty, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, Lil Dicky, Logic, Chance the Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, and more.&nbsp;

Vote for the best new school <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hip-hop-artists-in-2018/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rappers of 2018</a>. Feel free to add any new wave rappers who deserve to be on this list of underrated rappers.&nbsp;

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Taking the title as one of the worst current musicians is a tough pill to swallow, but someone's got to claim it—and we fans will surely do it for them. Though they all might try their hardest, some bands and musicians&nbsp;just don't have what it takes to make great music. That, or they are in fact great musicians who like terrible music and think everyone else likes it too. Whether it's one or the other, these groups to follow are considered by many to be the worst musicians of their time, and may go on as the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-worst-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">worst bands ever</a>. While we don't all mean to be so cruel, these bands have to find out someway or another. And hey, maybe they'll start making some good music—it's doubtful, though.Determining the worst music artists&nbsp;can be quite subjective, but these singers, bands, and rappers to follow earned it. While many of who's considered the worst artists out fall under the pop and rap genres,&nbsp;it's not all pop singers and hip-hop artists. Plenty of bands know how to make bad music as well. Just ask the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-rock-bands/ranker-music" target="_blank">worst rock bands of all time</a>.From annoying little teenagers to washed-up men&nbsp;who just need to quit making music, this list of the worst current musicians has them all. And if it doesn't, be sure to add them and vote them up to ultimately rank them all from worst to less worse.

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Who are the greatest female vocalists ever? This list of the <a href="https://groovyhistory.com/top-100-female-solo-singers" target="_blank">best female singers</a> of all time, ranked by music fans and casual critics like you, includes all the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female singers</a> from Aretha Franklin and&nbsp;Stevie Nicks to Celine Dion and Mariah Carey (all&nbsp;great women in music who have topped the charts for decades, and perhaps landed them a Rolling Stone&nbsp;cover or two). Both solo singers and famous frontwomen in bands are among those on this list, as it is their voices to focus on here, not just their careers.&nbsp;From the celebrated divas of the old guard, to the most popular artists of today, this list aims to celebrate the women whose powerful songs and strong live presence have earned them their spot in history.&nbsp;

This list of the top&nbsp;female singers are both living, like Adele and Madonna, and long gone, like Nico and Amy Winehouse, though their albums and singles continue to sell to loyal and new audiences, be they American or located elsewhere in the world. Vote up those great female voices whom you think should be at the top of the list, and vote down those who you think come in a bit flat. Check out some of our other lists as well, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/100-greatest-women-in-music-of-the-last-thirty-years" target="_blank">The Greatest Women in Music, 1980s to Today</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Best Singers of All Time</a>.

Janis Joplin

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female singers</a> currently performing and making some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="/list/best-pop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new songs right now</a>&nbsp;could easily be among the best of all time without contest. Including&nbsp;new female artists who are rising stars in music, these are the most talented female singers in the world (and some of the most successful female musicians as well) here for you to rank from best to worst. This list of female pop singers has everyone from Beyonc&eacute; and Lady Gaga to Halsey and Billie Eilish.

The women on this list of female singers represent some of the women who have sold the most albums, female singers with the most awards (including women who have won Grammys), female vocalists with incredible vocal ranges, and just some of the most talented women in entertainment. Some of these top female singers are just becoming exposed to a wide audience, while others, like Adele and Taylor Swift, are known around the world for their vocal talents.

Featuring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-singers-under-25/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">young pop stars</a>, famous artists, Black vocalists, and more, this list of top female artists&nbsp;has it all!&nbsp;

Who are the greatest female singers today? Which women are the best vocalists?&nbsp;Which American, Canadian, and English female singers are due for a banner year in 2021? Who are the best current female rock singers around the world right now? Are the best female singers today the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-female-singers/barbie4298?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular girl singers</a> ever? These are tough questions we&#39;ll attempt to answer with this list of the best current female singers. If your favorite female pop singers aren&#39;t on the list, make sure to add her so she can contend for the #1 spot as the top current female singer.&nbsp;

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While some artists quickly shoot to the top of the charts after one release, others remain under the radar for far too long. The top underrated artists today include charismatic rappers, soulful songwriters, and everyone in between. Some of the most underrated musical artists of 2019 are poised for a break-out year by heading out on buzz-worthy tours and releasing new albums.

Some of the 2019 underrated artists who&#39;ve had a big year include&nbsp;Lizzo, Tierra Whack, and Betty Who. On the heels of a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, Jorja Smith has the momentum to go from underrated to superstar.

Chicago is brimming with a variety of good underrated artists, such&nbsp;as Saba and CupcakKe.

Which underrated acts do you think deserve more attention? Vote for the hottest underrated artists right now and please add any underrated gems we may have missed.

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest female vocalists</a> of the 2010s from all over the globe duke it out to see who has the best voice. While every artist on the list has had a great deal of success and many of whom very popular, these international vocalists were chosen for their versatility, emotion, vocal range, power and mastery in pop, rock, r&amp;b, and country music. This list includes the likes of Adele, Florence Welch, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. There is also another special criteria--all of these women&#39;s&nbsp;have solo careers began after the year 2000, which&nbsp;disqualifies artists like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, etc. Fans have the power to vote on who which female artist has the best voice in music of the new millennium. So, what are you waiting for?&nbsp;Go vote on your favorite female vocalist of the 21st century!

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Do you ever listen to your favorite singers and wish you could sound like that? Maybe you drive in your car, turn the music so loud you can&#39;t hear your own voice,&nbsp;and tell yourself that you sound exactly like Adele while you&#39;re singing along. Or maybe you lip sync to the latest Drake while you&#39;re on a run and convince yourself that you&#39;re just as good as the child star turned rapper. It sounds silly, but we&#39;ve all been there. Who doesn&#39;t, on occasion, entertain a fantasy in which they&#39;re as talented as their favorite musicians?&nbsp;

Okay, you probably aren&#39;t going to sound like the singers with the best voices. If&nbsp;you sounded like Alicia Keyes or Sam Smith, you&#39;d probably have an agent already. But some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best current singers</a> - like Bjork,&nbsp;Kendrick Lamar, or Devendra Banhart&nbsp;- don&#39;t even technically have great voices. They are just unique and memorable, which makes sounding like them feel like a less undoable feat.&nbsp;You could be unique and memorable too, right?&nbsp;

Who are the singers you wish you could sound like? If you could pick any current singer and switch singing voices with them for a day, who would it be? Vote up your favorites and add anyone&nbsp;that you don&#39;t see on the list below. And if you like this game, go over and vote on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/rock-stars-who-you-wish-you-could-sound-like/ranker-music" target="_blank">rock stars</a> or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hip-hop-stars-you-most-wish-you-could-sound-like/ranker-music" target="_blank">hip hop artists you wish you could sound like</a> too.

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When it comes to 2021&#39;s most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers" target="_blank">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular singers could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn&#39;t the only factor in determining the most famous singers in the world right now. In determining who&#39;s number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines in 2021, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, singers like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world&#39;s most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it&#39;s up to you to decide just which of these people are the most famous star singers today.

Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

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Here are the best new artists of 2019!&nbsp;Including rappers, pop artists, and R&amp;B singers, this list of 2019 new artists feature&#39;s many of today&#39;s hottest&nbsp;popular artists, like Blueface, Alec Benjamin, Billie Eilish, and Normani. 2019 was definitely a notable year of music, and many of them have had very&nbsp;successful music careers.

Vote up the best new artists from&nbsp;2019 and once-upon-a-time fresh faced rising stars!

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Who is the greatest drummer ever? This is a list of the best drummers of all time, voted on and ranked by music lovers worldwide. Add your own list or vote on the greatest drummers of all time here. Although many of the top drummers in history are&nbsp;rock drummers, this list is not restricted to just rock music. It covers all genres, so feel free to add anyone you think is missing.

Need some ideas for the best drummers of all time? Check out this list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-drummers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female drummers</a>&nbsp;- many of them are outstanding and certainly worthy of inclusion here.

Debate about who is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-truly-hard-seltzer-flavors/bottoms-up?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">truly the best</a> drummer ever can get heated. Once you start looking at the legendary drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, Keith Moon, and Buddy Rich, well, it&#39;s hard to rank one over the other. Many of the drummers listed here are also singers and songwriters, and some are/were band leaders as well. If you need examples, check out this list of the best singing drummers for inspiration.

What made these famous drummers so amazing? An incredible sense of time and meter, for one thing. But it&#39;s more than just technical prowess: it&#39;s an overall presence, as well. Being a drummer is about skill, first and foremost, but it&#39;s also about showmanship, particularly in the rock genre. Disagree? That&#39;s totally fine. Just make sure you vote on these best drummers in the world, one way or the other.

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Over the years, Canada has produced some of the finest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock bands</a> in the world. Though the Canadian rock scene doesn&#39;t get as much acclaim as that in the U.S. and UK, Canadian rock bands are some of the most popular in the world. There&#39;s a nice mix of famous Canadian bands across all rock genres and many of these groups have had international hits and have toured across the globe. What separates Canadian rock from others is how it has shaped various subgenres of rock that includes progressive rock, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pop-punk-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop punk</a>, heavy metal and indie rock. Simply stated, Canadians know how to rock. From classic rock to the 90s and now, this list has them all! &nbsp;

So, what are the best Canadian rock bands? Anyone who is familiar with Canadian rock knows that there&#39;s a treasure trove of talent in the Great White North. That&#39;s why you&#39;ll see the names of international superstars like Rush, Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and Nickelback on here in addition to top Canadian <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bands-like-linkin-park/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands like Three Days Grace</a>, Matthew Good Band, Our Lady Peace and Billy Talent. There are a few things you can argue about Canadian rock, but the thing that&#39;s indisputable is how influential Canadian rock bands are on the rest of the world.

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine what is the best Canadian rock band. This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best Canadian rock bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest Canadian <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/republican-rockers-_-conservative-rock-stars/famous-conservatives?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock musician</a> ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular Canadian rock bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.&nbsp;

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These are the best rock bands fronted by women. From Blondie and&nbsp;The Bangles to the Go-gos, these are the best girl bands, or bands that have female musicians in them. All of these bands feature strong female vocalists, and some of these women are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female vocalists</a> of all time!

There&#39;s just something about a female rock band. I&#39;m not talking about sex appeal, I&#39;m talking about the music. When rock music is allowed to soar to it&#39;s highest heights with a female vocal range, magic can happen. Only women can really belt out rock the way that it is meant to be belted out...which&nbsp;is certainly the case with all of these bands! Vote for your favorite chick rock bands below, and don&#39;t forget to check out their greatest music.

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Here are the best new country artists making some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best country songs of 2019</a>.&nbsp;Country music can feel inherently antiquated, given the genre takes pride in adhering to old-fashioned customs and traditions, but this doesn&#39;t mean new country singers don&#39;t emerge each year.

These trending country artists&nbsp;can bring a whole new perspective to the arena, modernizing country for a new audience, while keeping true to the medium&#39;s roots in the simple, timeless things in life. Who are the best new country artists? Browse this list to find out!&nbsp;

In recent history, new female country singers have emerged to flip the script of the often male-dominated field. At only 24, Kelsea Ballerini&nbsp;has released two acclaimed albums and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Ashley McBryde&nbsp;- who can count established country icon Eric Church among her supporters - had The&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;list her song &quot;A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega&quot; as one of the best songs of 2017.

There are also many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-male-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">rising male country artists</a>, like Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, and Walker Hayes.&nbsp;Other up-and-coming <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country music groups</a>&nbsp;include Brothers Oborne, LANCO, Delta Rae, and Old Dominion.

Which of these young country singers is the most promising in the genre? Who were the best new country singers in 2018 and 2019?&nbsp; Vote your favorites to the top of the list, and add any underrated artists missing from the list.

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Who are the best singers of all time? That&#39;s a tough question to ask. This list includes many of the greatest, most famous vocalists ever, from all genres of music. From the old guard to new legends in the making, these talented singers are among the most popular in&nbsp;the world thanks to their commanding live performance and powerful singing voices. Whether it&#39;s the incomparable, late, great Whitney Houston with her extraordinary pop and R&amp;B tones or rock icons like Freddie Mercury from Queen, Jim Morrison from The Doors or John Lennon and/or Paul McCartney from The Beatles, this list spans decades of incredible musicians. What singers do you feel are the greatest of all time? What are some of the greatest voices in music? Who&#39;s the best singer alive today? Which late powerhouse has cemented their place in history?&nbsp;Vote for your favorites, and vote down any whom you don&#39;t like.&nbsp;

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Putting together the top singers in music history is a tall order. Everyone has an opinion. Some might lean more toward rock vocalists as their personal favorite (think Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger), while others might prefer excellent pop or R&amp;B vocalists like the late Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, or even Stevie Wonder, James Brown or Aretha Franklin.

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Country musicians could also easily be included on this list. Musicians like Johnny Cash and Keith Whitley gave new meaning to great vocals with outstanding country songs. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-female-country-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female country artists</a>, including modern era vocalists like Carrie Underwood, are also featured below. So, what are you waiting for?! Help us decide who&nbsp;the greatest singers of all time are, and please vote based on the quality of their talent and music releases rather than just their popularity&nbsp;or fame.

Johnny Cash

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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-male-artists-2021/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New male singers</a> come from a wide variety of platforms in terms of genre, background, and style. These famous, young singers are making big waves in the entertainment industry. You can also find new rappers and DJs here. Wondering what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-male-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">male artists to watch</a>? Browse this list to find out. If you haven&#39;t already&nbsp;heard of these artists, you&#39;re likely to soon.&nbsp;How do these musicians compare&nbsp;to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new female artists</a>?

Some up-and-coming male singers have accomplished a lot at a relatively young age, ranging from countless Billboard charting debuts to various Grammy Awards.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;new male artists&nbsp;to watch include Kane Brown, Lil Nas X and Rag&#39;n&#39;Bone Man. For hip-hop heads, trending new&nbsp;rappers&nbsp;like iann dior and Lil Mosey&nbsp;are also featured on this list. Young actors who balance their Hollywood careers with music are also featured, such as the In the Heights&nbsp;star&nbsp;Anthony Ramos. Don&#39;t forget about new country singers Devin Dawson and Morgan Evans.

Who are the hottest&nbsp;new male singers and musicians of 2021? Which rising male music stars are the best? Vote below to help decide!

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Americans have always had a soft spot for country music, and in fact many of the best male country singers of all time are household names. For example, who doesn&rsquo;t know the names <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/garth-brooks/1045317">Garth Brooks</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/johnny-cash/1300391">Johnny Cash</a>, or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/blake-shelton/595275">Blake Shelton</a>? But who is your favorite top male country singer?

If you enjoy listening to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-bluegrass-songs/ranker-music">top bluegrass songs</a>, then you definitely need to check out the works of Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. But if you want more pop in your country music, you&rsquo;ll want to give Eddie Rabbitt or newer Tim McGraw songs a listen.

As you can see, there are many different types of country songs by male singers that cater to a variety of tastes. Whether you prefer the classics by Johnny Cash or more contemporary tracks by Blake Shelton, you&rsquo;re sure to find a top country song by a male performer to listen to in the car or at home.

Which top male country artist is your favorite? Vote up the ones you like, and don&#39;t forget to share your love for the best male country singers with others!

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Hard Rock & Heavy Metal

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80s Music

Who&nbsp;are the best hair metal bands of all time? The hair bands and&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/glam-metal-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">glam metal bands</a>&nbsp;on this list are some of the best of the best, so you have work cut out for you in trying to decide which one is truly the greatest big hair band ever. There are so many great bands on this list that you might even have trouble picking&nbsp;the top ten hair metal groups; but deciding between these hard rockers&nbsp;is your challenge. Are you up for it? These great &#39;70s and&nbsp;&#39;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-80s-rock-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">80s rock bands</a> certainly are!

Ranging from M&ouml;tley Cr&uuml;e and Guns N&#39; Roses to&nbsp;Van Halen&nbsp;and Def Leppard, these hair metal bands&nbsp;play&nbsp;an important role in music history, producing some of the best music ever across all genres. A lot of people are quick to dismiss this period of music as just &quot;silly,&quot; but what it really did was bridge the gap from &quot;classic rock&quot; to &quot;grunge.&quot; And glam rock didn&#39;t just bridge a gap, because hair metal bands from the 1970s and 1980s cranked out some of the most beloved tunes in the history of rock, whether anyone wants to admit it or not. So, what are you waiting for?! Vote for your favorite hair metal bands below based on the quality of their music and influence during this defining era.&nbsp;

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Pop Music

These are the top male pop singers of all time. This list of male pop stars is for you to vote on to decide just who is the very best. All time is a long time so this list of famous male singers, or more specifically male pop stars, covers many decades of music from Michael Jackson to Steve Perry, John Lennon to Prince. These are undoubtedly some of the greatest pop stars of all time, but it is up to you vote for who you think is the very best male singer in the history of popular music.

When it comes to voting for who you think is the best male pop artist, or even for your top 10 male pop performers, whether they&#39;re part of a <a href="/list/best-pop-duos/ranker-music" target="_blank">duo</a>, a band, or they sing solo -&nbsp;there is no wrong answer. Everyone has an opinion about music and very rarely are two opinions the same.

So, who is your favorite pop star that also happens to be male? Vote for your favorites now and watch your favorite popular male singers ascend through the ranks to become number one!