K-Pop

Although <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-groups-2023/taylor-park">idol groups</a> dominate the K-pop industry, there are plenty of talented K-pop soloists who are topping the charts. Let's shine the spotlight on some of the best solo artists in K-pop right now!It's impossible to have a list of the top <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-solo-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean solo artists</a> without mentioning singer-songwriter IU. Other popular solo artists include group members with their own solo careers like Suga from BTS or Hwasa from Mamamoo. Meanwhile, singers like Blackpink's Jisoo are making their much-anticipated solo debut in 2023.Who are the best K-pop solo artists of 2023? Vote up your faves, and check back throughout the year as we add new solo artists and 2023 music releases to the list.

The Best K-pop Solo Artists Of 2023

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Taylor Park

Unscripted

When it comes to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=browse_carousel&amp;l=1&amp;pos=4">uber-famous musicians</a>, you're either hearing or seeing them virtually everywhere. They're on your For You pages; they're playing in Starbucks while you wait to find out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-starbucks-spelling-fails-of-all-time/ariel-kana">how the barista butchered your name</a> this time; and even your parents are asking, “Have you heard [song] by [artist]?” as if you've been living under a rock.But sometimes, you're so sick of hearing about these stars and seeing their faces plastered everywhere, that living under a rock actually sounds pretty nice. Because whether they're breaking records with album sales or touring, making headlines with their new relationship, or even just being a genuinely <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartwarming-acts-of-celebrity-charity/celebrity-lists">good person who did a charitable thing</a>, you're at the point that you couldn't care less and you'd be perfectly content never seeing or hearing them again.So, with that in mind, here's your chance to make your feelings known. Vote up the famous singers below who you're tired of being bombarded with everywhere you turn. Feel free to vote down the artists who you still find tolerable to the senses.

Which Famous Singers Are You Tired Of Hearing And Seeing On Your Timeline?

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Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

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, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/artists-like-billie-eilish/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers like Billie Eilish</a>, 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.

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

Taylor Swift

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-taylor-swift-songs/voteable">Taylor Swift </a>has been one of the most successful recording artists in the world for nearly two decades; after releasing her debut album in 2006 when she was just 16, she has gone on to become one of the top-selling artists in music history and has amassed numerous accolades, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/taylor-swift/15450">12 Grammys</a>.She <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/taylor-swift-songs-paired-with-white-claw/pablo-alvarez">writes or co-writes all of her songs</a> and has become known for her autobiographical lyrics, particularly about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-taylor-swift-songs-written-about-her-boyfriends/amylindorff">her romantic relationships</a>. But although Swift has spoken often about her writing process and the inspiration behind her singles, she almost never directly spills the tea on whom any of the songs are about. This has led to many theories being thrown out by both her fans and the media.Below is some of the information Swift has shared about her songs over the years.

What Taylor Swift Has Said About The Inspirations Behind Her Songs

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Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About What Actually Inspired These Songs

TGWrites

The most bananas stories and insane 100% true tales about the lives and behind-the-music antics of your favorite rock stars and legendary bands.

Freakin' Rock Stars

Whoa Facts

When it comes to creating great music, eccentricity seems to fuel the mesmerizing drum lines, fluid rifts, and relatable lyrics that touch our souls. The personal quirks that musicians often embody seem to create larger-than-life personas that match the incredible sounds they orchestrate in their minds and record for our listening pleasure.&nbsp;And while music continues to evolve from the now classic sounds of the ‘50s to the grunge <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/1991-game-changing-year-in-rock-and-roll/julian-hoffman">music of the ‘90s </a>and beyond into the current era, the artists who create the beats we happily blast in our cars and in our earbuds remain reliably mysterious, edgy, and sometimes shocking. While these rock ‘n’ roll personas can sometimes grow to the point that their rumored experiences sound more like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musician-urban-legends/pierce-nahigyan">urban legends</a> than musical history fact, the following stories are entirely true.

Weird Things We Didn’t Know About Lead Singers Of Bands

Weird Facts We Didn’t Know About Lead Singers Of Bands

Lauren Glen

Entertainment

Filmgoers absolutely love the best movies about singers, whether fictional or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/false-movies-based-on-true-stories/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">based on real events</a>. Is there anything better than a great movie about music and singing? Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular movies</a> these days feature singing and dancing. What are the best movies about singing? Vote up the best films below and see where your favorites rank!The movies on this list all have glorious singing in them. Many have been top <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/huge-90s-movies-that-disappeared/mike-mcgranaghan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">box office hits</a> that have inspired viewers and given them an intimate look at the tragic lives of different famous singers, the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Other movies featured here are completely fictional and discuss various topics, from being a famous rock star to forming a band and spending an entire lifetime trying to make it big. They might be&nbsp;movies about a famous singer, singing competition, singing groups,&nbsp;or choir but one thing is for sure, they'll get a tune or two stuck in your head.&nbsp;This list features the best singing movies including, Almost Famous, High School Musical, Crazy Heart, Ray, Walk the Line, Dreamgirls, The Blues Brothers, Across the Universe, Pitch Perfect, The Doors, August Rush, and 8 Mile. Vote up the good films with lots of&nbsp;singing and singers below andvote down any you can't stand to listen to again.

Selena

The Best Movies About Singing

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The Best Movies About Singing And Becoming A Singer

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2023

Gather around, fellow K-pop stans, and let's rank the best K-pop groups of 2023! Whether they're <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-kpop-groups-2023/taylor-park">recent debuts</a> like NewJeans and Le Sserafim or K-pop behemoths like Blackpink and NCT 127, these popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/korean-boy-band-bands-list/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean boy bands</a> and girl groups are topping the charts like nobody's business.&nbsp;On this list, you'll find famous K-pop groups such as Twice, Stray Kids, Seventeen, ITZY, Aespa, and more! Which of these groups do you think deserves the number one spot?Vote up your favorite K-pop groups, and check back for updates on their 2023 releases and highlights.

The Most Popular K-pop Groups Of 2023

Lists about Taylor Swift: cat-lover, Grammy-winner, dirty-laundry-airess, and very tall, occasionally controversial pop superstar. 

Swifties, Assemble!

Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm. From music, to touring, to the big screen, she's everywhere! Here are a few posts from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/YouBelongWithMemes/">r/YouBelongWithMemes</a> that are sure to make any Swiftie's day.

24 Memes About Taylor Swift That Will Make Anyone Laugh

General

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The first thing a band needs is an awesome name. Here are a few that others have tried.

Cool Band Name Alert

Culture

Quick: someone has just asked you to rattle off the best bands named after a color! What do you say? Drawing a blank? This <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/united-states-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of bands</a> named after colors should help. And it will likely surprise&nbsp;you, too, because so many of the most iconic bands in the music history have colors in their names.Plenty of these color bands include “black” in their names. Even though black isn’t technically a color, it counts for this list. Black Sabbath, The Black Keys, and The Black Eyed Peas are a few examples. There are also plenty of blues and reds among color band names, with groups like Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Moody Blues listed. You’ll find a few notable purples (New Riders of the Purple Sage and Deep Purple), plenty of whites (White Zombie, The White Stripes) and at least one “Cream.”While black, blue, red and white do seem to dominate this list of bands with colors in their name, a few outliers exist. Think Green Day or Yellowcard. And Sawyer Brown, one of the only country entries on this list, is, well, brown.Which one of these color bands is your favorite? Vote below for all of the&nbsp;colorful artists and groups that&nbsp;you like the most.

The White Stripes

The Best Bands with Colors in Their Names

The 100+ Best Bands with Colors in Their Names, Ranked

It's Britney, Betch

Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears has earned her title in the elite pantheon of “pop princesses." Few pop stars have been as successful or as influential as Spears, who remains one of the most&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-late-90s-pop-stars-facts/katherine-walker">well-known people of the 1990s</a>. She's always been famous for her numerous pop hits and stylish, slick music videos. From the mid-2000s to the early 2020s, however, she's also been known for her troubled personal life and long-lasting conservatorship, the last of which gave birth to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/_freebritney/samicalderon">“#FreeBritney” movement on social media</a>.Even though she has spent much of her life in the spotlight, there is still much about Spears that might surprise you.

Facts We Just Learned About Pop Princess Britney Spears

Britney Spears Facts

Thomas West

The best new artists, albums, and hits for your 2023 playlists, ranked by over 1 million votes. Click to make your opinion heard.

You Gotta Hear This

The must industry's 2023 female R&amp;B roster only continues to thrive as these soulful leading ladies release powerful new music and headline upcoming festivals throughout the year. Sultry superstar SZA shattered numerous records with her highly-anticipated sophomore studio album SOS, and millennial songstress Ari Lennox remains an empowering force of nature across the R&amp;B world, captivating listeners with her second full-length project age/sex/location. Queen Beyoncé builds upon her ever-growing empire with the sensational disco-infused RENAISSANCE album, creating an inviting dance space for all listeners; and H.E.R. never ceases to collaborate with multi-talented A-list musicians across diverse genres.&nbsp;Which trending female R&amp;B artists are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best female R&amp;B singers of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new R&amp;B songs afterwards.

The Best Female R&amp;B Singers Of 2023

The Best Female R&B Singers Of 2023

Jared Baly

Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

As Gen Z's most-talented female artists finally reach 25-years-old, a new wave of young singers enters the music industry. Granted, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo still remain the reigning Gen Z queens of pop; but 2023's diverse female roster of 24 and under musicians ultimately gives the past few years' A-listers significant competition for GOAT status. Whether you're into alternative, hip-hop, electropop, punk, R&amp;B, or country music, these female artists under 25 are bound to find their way onto your next playlists. GAYLE continues to write her debut studio album while riding the endless high from her breakout single “abcdefu,” and 2022 XXL Freshman DOECHII is ready to take the rap world by storm. Former TikTok influencers Nessa Barrett and Mimi Webb discover their own voices across their latest records; and second-generation Hollywood royalty WILLOW fearlessly continues to defy alternative punk industry stereotypes while paving the way for future emo artists.&nbsp;Which trending Gen Z female singers are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to? Vote below for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-musicians-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female artists</a> under 25 of 2023, and be sure to also check out their top&nbsp;new songs afterwards.

The Best Female Artists Under 25 Of 2023

2023 Music

If there ever was a year for male R&amp;B singers, it's 2023. From Chris Brown's epic comeback to Gen Z singer-songwriter Steve Lacy's sudden rise to fame, this year's current roster of R&amp;B male artists only continues to melt hearts across the globe. Crossover Billboard charts royalty The Weeknd, Khalid, and John Legend never cease to curate our weekly playlists with their catchy hit singles, and Heartthrobs GIVĒON and Lucky Daye consistently deliver premium content throughout their latest records. Maryland native superstar Brent Faiyaz indisputably defies “gravity” since releasing his sophomore album WASTELAND; and 2022 Album of the Year Grammy recipient&nbsp;(and Oscar winner) Jon Batiste&nbsp;has finally become a household name (with hopefully more film scores in the works).Which trending male R&amp;B singers are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best male R&amp;B artists of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new R&amp;B songs afterwards.

The Best Male R&amp;B Singers Of 2023

The Best Male R&B Singers Of 2023

Lists of the greatest country bands, artists, and songs, ranked by fans like you. 

Country Music for Country Fans

Although it may seem that the same female country singers dominate music junkies' playlists year after year, both their music and overall artistry have significantly changed in recent months, ultimately appealing to much wider demographics throughout their relatable records and heartfelt ballads. From Grammy Award-winning legends Dolly Parton and Shania Twain to Gen Z singer-songwriters Gabby Barrett and Callista Clark, 2023's hottest country ladies are stronger than ever. Carrie Underwood remains the NFL queen of NBC's Sunday Night Football, and Miranda Lambert's profound Palomino album proves that she's still one of America's favorite cowgirls. Maren Morris fearlessly challenges political norms throughout the country world while simultaneously providing a safe space for all listeners; and Mickey Guyton continues to shatter glass ceilings as a successful black female country musician who refuses to play by anyone else's rules.&nbsp;Which trending female country artists&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best female country singers of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new country songs afterwards.

The Best Female Country Singers Of 2023

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Some musicians are true double threats. Not only can they crank out hits that top the charts. They also star in some of your favorite television shows. These are some of the best <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current TV shows</a> starring musicians you can check out now, so if you are looking for something to watch next, then consider these series.&nbsp;Donald Glover is perhaps the best example of this. His acting career began in earnest with a role in Community, and now he stars in Atlanta, one of the best shows airing now. Throughout his time on both of these shows, he put out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-childish-gambino-albums/ranker-music">great albums like Because, the Internet and Awaken, My Love!</a>.&nbsp;There are numerous shows starring rappers, singers, and musicians in the coming year. All of the shows on this list will have new episodes coming out this year, so you can get familiar before diving into your next obsession. If you like how any of these musicians have made the transition to acting, then you should upvote the best shows they are in.&nbsp;

The Best Current TV Shows Starring Musicians

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The Best Current Television Shows Starring Musicians, Ranked

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Singers

The roots of Tejano music are as widespread and diverse as the traditions of the people that invented it. The main root of Tejano or Tex-Mex music is Mexico, where most Tejano artists originated from - but that is only half of the story. Tejano bands are also heavily influenced by the culture of their adopted homeland of South and Central Texas. While most Tejano singers hail from Mexico, it is in the United States where Tejano singers like Carlos Santana, Los Lonely Boys, and female Tejano singers like Selena, &quot;The Queen of Tejano&quot; developed their songs and became internationally known.

This list of the top tejano music bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution. In fact, these artists are truly the greatest and most famous tejano musicians&nbsp;of all time, with the order being decided and ranked by actual fans.

Any complete list of Tejano bands must include names like ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, Ry Cooder, and Calexico.&nbsp;All important, significant and iconic names in tejano&nbsp;music history, both old school and new wave,&nbsp;deserve your votes;&nbsp;so make sure to choose wisely!

Not only does this list include&nbsp;all new tejano music bands, but it also serves as an&nbsp;accurate compilation of the best examples of tejano music, as well as a good place to start if you&#39;re asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into tejano music music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you&#39;re looking for a list of good tejano music bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren&#39;t actually good or even half-way decent tejano music bands.

This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best tejano music bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest tejano music musician ever?&quot;

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 tejano music bands that you might&#39;ve heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.

Carlos Santana

The Best Tejano Bands/Artists

The 30+ Best Tejano Music Artists | List of Best Tex-Mex Bands/Groups

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The best rock vocalists of all time are the frontmen and leading ladies&nbsp;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 singers of all time.&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't narrow down the many greatest rock singers in recent <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/history-of-rock-and-roll-timeline-facts/jason-f-collins?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rock music history</a>, 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'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. Do you think that one vocalist or rock singer should be above another? Then vote for your favorite rockers below!

Stevie Nicks

The Best Rock Vocalists

The 100+ Best Rock Singers & Vocalists Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

Adam Tyler

Female Singers

These attractive&nbsp;women in rock are ranked&nbsp;on this list by fans like you. These becuatiful&nbsp;female singers and musicians are not just sexy or hot, they&nbsp;are some of the most talented women in the world, they're some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year">best current female singers</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-rock-vocalists">best female rock vocalists ever</a>. Gorgeous&nbsp;and&nbsp;talented... what more can you ask for?These&nbsp;women in rock represent hard rock (Amy Lee of Evanescence), alternative rock (Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), indie rock (Zooey Deschanel of She &amp; Him), and the multi-talented blonde Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). These gorgeous female rockers&nbsp;are sure to make your heart beat and your foot tap all at the same time.These are soem of the most attractive&nbsp;women in rock &amp; roll, not only from the '80s and '90s but of all time.&nbsp;If you have an opinion, vote up your favorite&nbsp;women in rock on the&nbsp;list below.&nbsp;These are the hottest chicks in hard rock, so check out these awesome pics of hot rockstars. These may not be photos of naked female singers, but these sexy alternative girls don't need to be nude to be hot. Rock on!

The Most Stunning Women in Rock History, Ranked

The Most Attractive Female Rock Singers, Ranked by Fans

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The best, most popular music, movies, and TV that should be on your radar.

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Lists that rank great bands and artists based on their unique quirks. 

What Are You Listening To?

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The best female singers currently performing and making some of the <a 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 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-voice-ever/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top female singers</a> 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 young pop stars, 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 href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-female-singers/barbie4298?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular girl singers</a> ever? These are tough questions we'll attempt to answer with this list of the best current female singers. If your favorite female pop singers aren'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

The Top 100+ Female Artists Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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Ranking Top Bands and Artists

Popular Opinion

Who are the best singers of all time? That's a tough question to ask. Over 300K music fans have come together to share their votes and rank this list. 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'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'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't like.&nbsp;Vote: The Best Rock VocalistsPutting 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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-female-vocalists-of-the-past-10-years/music-lover">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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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

The Best Singers Of All Time

The 100+ Best Singers of All Time | List of the Greatest Vocalists Ever

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Blondie

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Dolly Parton

Michael Jackson

Queen

Whitney Houston

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

For Those About to Rock

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.

The Greatest Chick Rock Bands Ever

The 100+ Greatest Chick Rock Bands Ever

The battle between pop music fans will always rage over who is the top pop star in the world. Each pop star's fanbase is highly opinionated and will always argue on behalf of their hero or heroine. This list is determined to figure out who is the biggest pop star alive. Why? Because pop stars are generally at the center of the music universe. They sell out arenas and stadiums. Pop songs are always on top-40 radio, which means their catchy hooks, radio-friendly beats and the group's crowd-friendly and darn near perfect makes both guys and girls scream OMG whenever their favorite pop star or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-male-artists-under-25-2022/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">teen idol</a> is near them.&nbsp;If you turn on the radio and do not hear anyone on this list at any given moment, then they aren't considered a gigantic superstar.&nbsp;Several of the pop groups and pop stars on this list are considered among the greatest <a href="/list/teen-pop-bands-and-musicians/reference">pop stars of all time</a>. That's no easy feat. You'll see some of the biggest names in pop music on this list. Ariana Grande, <a href="/list/famous-friends-of-shawn-mendes/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">Shawn Mendes</a>, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna have some of the largest fan bases in the world. Eminem's fans go nuts whenever they see their favorite group, so this is the chance to defend their honor by voting them the best current pop group on this list. The same goes for the Oscar winner Lady Gaga's Little Monsters, all of them just happen to be fans of popular singing groups. Ensure Justin's Beliebers gets his due in the pantheon of current popular artists by voting for him.This is your chance to vote for your favorite current pop group or pop star. Vote or rerank this list according to who you think should be considered the best pop star out today!

Beyoncé

The Best Current Pop Groups/Singers

Today's 50+ Best Pop Groups and Singers

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

Long Live Pop

A closer listen to the decade that brought us everything from Run-DMC to Mötley Crüe to Rick Astley.

Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

80s Music

The 1980s was a huge decade in terms of breaking pop stars. 80s artists benefited from the rising popularity of cable television. MTV was a cultural phenomenon that became a kingmaker in terms of helping create larger than life 80s pop stars. Singers like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna, largely considered three of the biggest 80s pop stars, were greatly impacted by these new outlets. Their trailblazing&nbsp;music videos revolutionized the way people consumed music.In a sense, the 80s turned run of the mill musicians into major pop stars. Artists like Billy Ocean, Huey Lewis &amp; The News, Rick Springfield, and Richard Marx all had brushes with fame during this decade—even becoming the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top artists of the 80s</a>. While the merits of their respective widespread fame and acclaim can be debated, no one can doubt or diminish their achievements as some of the biggest stars of the 1980s and most widely known and remembered 80s groups. Some of the decade's biggest pop artists and pop artists have endured to the present day. Bon Jovi, Journey, and the late Whitney Houston are examples of 80s singers whose music was able to endure and are considered classics from that time period.Here is your chance to pick the best 1980s pop stars. This ultimate list will determine who was the greatest pop star of the decade, and it's up to you decide who takes the honor.

Billy Joel

The Best Pop Artists of the 1980s

The 300+ Best 1980s Pop Artists | List of Top Pop Stars & Singers of the 1980s

Country Music

Some of the biggest selling and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-country-singers-2019/ranker-music">most popular singers in country music are women</a>. With their heartfelt lyrics, strong vocal range, and magnetic personalities, these female country singers are many country music fans' favorite vocalists. Many classic artists on this list, like Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and the late June Carter Cash, are established icons of Country/Western's old guard. Others still&nbsp;are newer to the genre, and are currently among the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous singers</a> of the modern day. Many&nbsp;have even crossed over finding audiences in the pop and rock worlds, including women country singers Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, and top selling female singer of all time Shania Twain.Many of the legends of the country genre are ladies who helped paved the way for today's top female country singers. Country women like Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, and Lynn Anderson are responsible for early hits that made lasting impacts for other girl country singers. As some of the foremothers of country music, they are considered to be not only the some of the top singers from a lyrical and popularity standpoint, but also due to their importance in making it culturally acceptable for country music to accept females in the usually male-driven industry.Vote for who you think should be considered the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-country-singers-2023/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female country artists</a> on this Ultimate List. There are so many of the most recognizable ladies in country, so you really can't go wrong with whomever you deem to be the greatest women of country music.