The worst people, movies, shows, teams, and other things that everyone just hates.

That's the Worst!

Bands/Musicians

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.

The Worst Current Bands and Musicians

Band/Musician

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Lists that rank the best rappers and hip hop artists from every time and place.

Hip Hop Wars

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>, XXL Freshman Class, and international rappers, this list of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-rappers-under-25/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rappers under 30</a> 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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-new-school-rappers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new school rappers</a> of 2018. Feel free to add any new wave rappers who deserve to be on this list of underrated rappers.&nbsp;

Lil Dicky

The Best Young Rappers and New School Rappers

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The best new artists, albums, and hits for your 2020 playlists, ranked by over 1 million votes. Click to make your opinion heard.

You Gotta Hear This

Female Singers

Rising female stars represent a diverse range of voices in the current music industry. From country to rap to pop, new female singers&nbsp;are impressing both critics and fans with their quality, engaging music. You can also find female DJs and&nbsp;girl rappers here.&nbsp;If you're looking for some up-and-coming female artists to watch, browse this list. How do these musicians compare&nbsp;to the <a href="/list/best-new-male-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new male artists</a>?Some of these musicians will surprise you with how much they've achieved at such a young age. Some female singers are under 25&nbsp;or still in their teenage years!&nbsp;The 20-year-old Zara Larson, for example,&nbsp;has been big in Sweden since winning a talent competition in 2008. She's just now making her debut in the United States, launching her into international fame. Other female artists&nbsp;to watch include Dua Lipa, SZA, Halsey, and Alessia Cara. New female rappers, like CL, Bhad Bhabie, and Kodie Shane, are also featured on this list. Young actresses who are making music are also on here, like Hailee Steinfeld and Bella Thorne.&nbsp;Out of all of these talented young singers, which one is the best? Vote up your favorites to the top. Did we miss any? Feel free to add them at the bottom of the list.

The Best New Female Artists

Best New Female Artists | List of New Singers, Rappers & Musicians

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Update:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/693nUJzIqPADySoYwTFCGu?si=HVODKpb_QZaRJeSbp67Tfg" target="_blank">Follow Ranker&#39;s official New Rock 2020 playlist&nbsp;on Spotify</a>!

The best rock vocalists of all time are the frontmen of our favorite rock bands or those solo artists whose voices are some of the best ever. These talented men and women of rock could easily captivate audiences with just their vocals. Their voices set them and their bands above the rest and define them as the best rock <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers of all time</a>. List includes both men and women.&nbsp;

To be included on this list, the vocalists must be primarily known for their association with rock music and (obviously) must have a great voice. That really doesn&#39;t narrow down the many greatest rock singers in recent rock music history, though a certain few stand out as above and beyond all the rest. Greats like Robert Plant, David Bowie, Steve Perry and Neil Young come to mind, as do icons like Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen.

While there are many notable vocalists of today&#39;s rock music, arguably many of the best rock vocalists of all time are those from earlier generations. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon from The Beatles, Jim Morrison from The Doors and Bob Dylan are only a few of some of the best rock vocalists ever but also some of the most influential singers of all time. Freddie Mercury especially had an amazing voice and was ranked second only to Mariah Carey by <a href="/list/mtv_s-best-voices-in-music-ever/music-lover">MTV for the best voices in music ever</a>.

A perfect combination of range, power, articulation and control is needed to become one of the <a href="/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/music-lover">greatest vocalists of all time</a>. All of those can be taught but the natural ability to have that golden voice, as all of these great rock vocalists possess, is nothing that can be learned. Have a favorite rock singer that we missed? Think one vocalist should be above another? Want to put these singers in your own order? You can do all that and more be voting on, re-ranking and adding rock vocalists below! Rock on!

Stevie Nicks

The Best Rock Vocalists

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What Are You Listening To?

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Who Run the World?

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 pop songs of 2019</a> 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; to Britney Spears.

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, like Florence Welch, 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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-musicians-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top female artists</a>&nbsp;has it all!&nbsp;

Who are the greatest female singers today? Which women are the best vocalists? Who were the top female singers in 2018 and 2019? Which American, Canadian, and English female singers are due for a banner year in 2020? Who are the best current female rock singers around the world right now? Are the best female singers today the most popular girl singers 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;

Katy Perry

The Best Current Female Singers

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Ranker Community

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Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Singers

When it comes to today&#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, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, singers like Beyonc&eacute;, Adam Levine, and Lady Gaga 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.

Who Is The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now?

The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Celebrity Lists

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Ranking Top Bands and Artists

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!

The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time

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Update - Check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2020-musical-guests-on-fallon/calistylie" target="_blank">musical guests on Fallon in 2020</a>!

This list contains all the 2019 musical guests on Jimmy Fallon. Recent musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon come in many forms. Some Fallon musical guests are legends of classic rock while other best musical guests on Jimmy Fallon are buzz-worthy rappers. Some great Fallon show musical guests are even up-and-coming pop stars.

Who are some of the recent best musical guests on Jimmy Fallon? Juice WRLD has to be near the top. On April 8 the Chicago native performed &ldquo;Hear Me Calling,&rdquo; from his 2019 album Death Race for Love. 21 Savage is another popular rapper who performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2019.

Vampire Weekend teamed-up with Danielle Haim to perform &ldquo;Jerusalem, New York, Berlin&rdquo; on The Tonight Show on May 17. Other great 2019 Fallon performances include Lizzo, Morrissey, and Kelly Clarkson.

Which 2019 Tonight Show set is your favorite? Vote the best performances up to the top of this list and please add any great musical guests we may have missed.

The Best Musical Guests on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in 2019

The Best 2019 Fallon Musical Guests, Ranked

Jules Burke

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 2000s 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, Pink, and Lady Gaga. There is also another special criteria--all of these women have less than 20 years of musical experience, which means this 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.

Tarja Turunen

The Greatest New Female Vocalists of the Past 10 Years

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Underrated

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.

The Most Underrated Artists Of 2019, Ranked

The 25+ Most Underrated Artists Of 2019, Ranked By Fans

Coley Reed

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. Who are the greatest female vocalists ever? This list includes all the famous female singers from Aretha Franklin to Stevie Nicks to Christina Perri &ndash; those 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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular artists</a> of today, this list aims to celebrate the women whose powerful songs and strong live presence have earned them their spot in history.&nbsp;

Vote: <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>

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 you think should be at the top of the list, and vote down those who you think come in a bit flat. Click &quot;rerank&quot; to make a list of your own!

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Janis Joplin

The Best Female Vocalists Ever

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Country Music for Country Fans

Country Singers

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.

The Best New Country Artists

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Hip-Hop / Rap

Finally, a definitive list of the best rappers of all time, ranked by fans all over the world. From old school&nbsp;to the current top artists putting out&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">today&#39;s biggest hip hop hits</a>, this list counts down rap&#39;s best lyricists and game changers in history. Lil&#39; Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Eminem, Andre 3000, and Tupac&nbsp;are among the top hip-hop artists that appear on this amazing countdown. Famous rappers from all cities, dead or alive, and all races, from white and Black to Asian and Hispanic, are all vying to be crowned the greatest rapper ever.

What makes a rapper great? There are a number of differing good definitions and philosophies. Popular rapper J. Cole (who finds himself on the Ultimate List below) cites consistency as the most important attribute, and says it&#39;s important to look both for the big humorous &quot;punch&quot; lines as well as the underlying message of the rapper&#39;s songs. Nas (another iconic MC featured on the list) focuses as well on the meaning of the songs, as well as the scale and ambition of the rapper&#39;s narratives and storytelling. (He has also gone on the record as saying that there is no such thing as the &quot;best rapper&quot; or &quot;Greatest of All Time&quot; aka &quot;GOAT.&quot; Including influential rappers and best-selling artists, this list features successful MCs who are still considered some of the hottest names in the game today.&nbsp;

Numerous different skills and attributes all must come together to make a truly legendary MC. Obviously, a good rapper must display a sense of rhythm and an ability to compliment the beat in unpredictable and exciting ways. A gift for lyricism and vocabulary is similarly essential - you can have the flow of the century, but if the words don&#39;t come together to tell a compelling story or present a unique point of view, it&#39;s still not going to translate into a great hip-hop song. But of course there&#39;s also an intangible element that elevates some modern rappers into the ranks of the greatest of all time. Who are these&nbsp;rap legends&nbsp;who stand heads above the competition? Do you agree with the top 50 biggest rappers ever?&nbsp;You tell us, by voting for your favorites below or ranking your own list of top rappers of all time.

Ludacris

The Greatest Rappers Of All Time

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The Best of K-pop

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K-pop Idols

The greatest pop bands and artists in every conceivable sub-genre, ranked.

Long Live Pop

K-Pop

Here is the Best K-pop Groups list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. Make sure to also vote for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best K-pop songs of 2019</a>! These are only groups, so check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-solo-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best K-pop solo artists</a> if you&#39;re looking for individuals. The genre of K-pop sometimes includes a range of musical styles - pop and rock, yes, but even metal and R&amp;B. The main defining characteristics of K-Pop are the music&#39;s origins - South Korea - and the audiovisual elements that usually go with the songs. This list of the top K-pop groups in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date and current list. K-pop groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all the bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest K-pop bands of all time, since the most famous K-pop artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by the actual fans. You can also vote for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/korean-boy-band-bands-list/reference" target="_blank">best Kpop boy groups</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-girl-groups/ranker-music" target="_blank">best Kpop girl groups</a> separately.&nbsp;

You can click on the K-pop band names to see more information about that particular notable group. If they&#39;re near the top of the best list, they should have at least some information available. Who are your favorite Kpop boys and male singers? All the top K-pop bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the band names themselves, and some might even appear on this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-dancers-of-all-time/onlysuy">best K-pop dancers</a>.

Use every item on this list to make your own, from Big Bang to Girl&#39;s Generation - from your favorite all-girl Korean bands to the best Kpop boy bands. Rock the vote (not the boat) by clicking thumbs up on your favorite artists. Show your appreciation for artists like EXO or 2NE1 by voting for them.

This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best k-pop bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest K-pop musician ever?&quot; However, even the best artists might have ended up on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/k-pop-idols-who-have-committed-a-crime/onlysuy">K-pop idols who committed a crime</a>.

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 K-pop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote. If Korean rock music is what you like, check out this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/korean-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference">best Korean rock bands and musicians</a>.

CNBLUE

The Best K-Pop Groups of All Time

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True Rock Stars

Update:&nbsp;The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has listened to your feedback and inducted a number of artists on this list since its initial publication. Voting has been locked on such artists, with their induction year noted.

Each new crop of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees brings with it with it a good share of controversy. Who is most deserving of being in the Rock Hall of Fame? Vote for the bands and musicians that you think most belong in the Rock and Roll HOF, or make your own ranked list of the rockers who have been left out of the Rock Hall

This list collects artists that Ranker voters and listers think belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but who are not currently inducted. Remember, bands and musicians are only eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their debut album, so popular acts from the late &#39;80s, &#39;90s or &#39;00s would not yet be eligible. Don&#39;t suggest them!

Check out more lists like the worst albums created by the best artists, badly aged rock stars&nbsp;and celebrities who took their own life.&nbsp;

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Popular Opinion

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, vote down any you don&#39;t like and feel free to rerank this list your way.

Vote: <a>The Best Rock Vocalists</a>

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.

Rank: <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/60-greatest-female-vocalists-of-the-past-10-years/mal1">The Top Female Vocalists of the Last Decade</a>

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 could also be included. If country&#39;s your thing, vote and add away! Now, help decide who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/rolling-stone-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest singers of all time</a>.

Johnny Cash

The Best Singers of All Time

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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-male-artists-2020/jovaughnbrown?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. Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2018 Grammys, Khalid&#39;s single &quot;Location&quot; went quadruple platinum and has been featured on many Billboard chart topping songs. Other new male artists&nbsp;to watch include Troye Sivan, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-friends-of-shawn-mendes/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">Shawn Mendes</a>, MAX, Bryson Tiller, and Charlie Puth. For hip-hop heads, new&nbsp;rappers, like Lil Pump, Post Malone, and 21 Savage, are also featured on this list. Young actors who are singers&nbsp;are also on here, like Ansel Elgort. Don&#39;t forget about new country singers Devin Dawson and Morgan Evans.

Who were the best male pop singers in 2018 and 2019? Which rising male music stars are the best? Vote below to help decide, and be sure to add anyone you think is missing.&nbsp;

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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 or add one you think is missing! This is your chance to share your love for the best male country singers with others!

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What are the best hair metal bands of all time? The hair bands, or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/glam-metal-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">glam metal bands</a>, on this list are some of the best of the best so you have work cut out for you trying to decide which one is truly the greatest big hair band ever. There are so many great bands on this list you might even have trouble deciding on a top 10 hair metal bands list, but that is your rock challenge. Are you up for it? These great <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">80s rock bands</a> certainly are!80s Hair Metal bands serve an important role in music history. 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't just bridge a gap, hair bands from the 80s cranked out some of the most beloved tunes in the history of rock whether anyone wants to admit it or not.So, vote for your favorites!

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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!