50 Most Beautiful Female Singers In 2023

Over many decades, female vocalists have made significant contributions to the evolution of popular music through their performances. Songstresses have served as a source of motivation for many people and are consistently present in the minds of their dedicated fans worldwide. These musicians can move their audiences with their music and keep them engaged with their captivating live performances.

Here are the sexiest female vocalists from different eras. Only actual celebrities made it into our list, as popularity and respect are prerequisites to leadership roles, not simply good looks. All of these ladies have left indelible marks on the hearts of music lovers and the business they helped shape with their abilities.

1. Madonna

Madonna	Information
Full Name	Madonna Louise Ciccone
Nickname	Queen of Pop
Date of Birth	August 16, 1958
Age	64
Place of Birth	Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actress
Genres	Pop, electronic, dance
Years Active	1979–present
Notable Works	Albums: “Madonna,” “Like a Virgin,” “Ray of Light,” “Confessions on a Dance Floor”
Spouses	Sean Penn (m. 1985; div. 1989), Guy Ritchie (m. 2000; div. 2008)
Partner	Carlos Leon (1995–1997)
Children	6 (including Lourdes Leon)
Organizations	Ray of Light Foundation, Raising Malawi
Achievements	Best-selling female recording artist of all time, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, multiple Grammy Awards
Contributions	Pushed boundaries of artistic expression, continual reinvention, social activism

Madonna Louise Ciccone,  sometimes called the “Queen of Pop,” is renowned for constantly reinventing herself and displaying a wide range of talent in music production, composition, and performance. Madonna has sold more than 300 million albums worldwide, making her the best-selling female music artist. She has more number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 than any other solo artist. Over four decades, Forbes has recognized Madonna as the highest-paid female artist a record eleven times (the 1980s–2010s).

In 2008, her first year of eligibility, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2022, Madonna began releasing remastered versions of her back catalog in honor of the 40th anniversary of her music career. Her 23rd top-ten album on the Billboard 200 has 50 tracks that peaked at number one on the Dance Club Songs list.

2. Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey	Information
Full Name	Mariah Carey
Nickname	Songbird Supreme
Date of Birth	March 27, 1969
Place of Birth	Huntington, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actress
Vocal Range	Five-octave vocal range
Musical Style	R&B, Pop, Soul, Hip Hop, Gospel
Notable Song	“All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Record Sales	Over 220 million records sold worldwide
Achievements	5 Grammy Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards, 12 Guinness World Records
Albums	Mariah Carey, Music Box, Daydream, Butterfly, The Emancipation of Mimi
Filmography	Precious, The Butler, A Christmas Melody, The Lego Batman Movie
Memoir	The Meaning of Mariah Carey
Education	Harborfields High School
Parents	Patricia Carey (Mother), Alfred Roy Carey (Father)
Ethnicity	African-American and Black Venezuelan-American

Mariah Carey has sold over 220 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all Time and one of her generation’s most famous singer-songwriters.

Among female songwriters and producers, she has the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

With 71 million certified album units, Carey ranks as the highest-certified female artist and eleventh-highest overall in the United States.

Based on album and song sales, she was designated the “top-charting female solo artist” by Billboard in 2019. She also placed second on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.

Carey was included in Time’s list of the 100 most essential singers and entertainers of all Time in 2008.

Carey has been honored with 15 Billboard Music Awards, including her 5 Grammys, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 8 Guinness World Records, and 10 AMAs.

In 2022, she was admitted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for her role in bridging hip-hop and pop music through her crossover collaborations with various pop and R&B singers.

3. Celine Dion

Celine Dion	Information
Birth Name	Céline Marie Claudette Dion
Date of Birth	March 30, 1968
Birthplace	Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Singer
Nickname	Queen of Power Ballads
Genres	Pop, Rock, R&B, Gospel, Classical
Years Active	1980–present
Spouse	René Angélil (m. 1994; died 2016)
Children	3
Parents	Thérèse Dion (mother)
Vocal Ability	Powerful and technically skilled
Record Sales	Estimated at 200 million worldwide
Grammy Awards	5
Billboard Achievements	“Queen of Adult Contemporary,” 6th all-time best-performing female soloist in Billboard 200 history
Concert Residency	A New Day… on the Las Vegas Strip (2003–07)
Highest-Grossing Tour	Taking Chances World Tour (2008–09)
Catholic Faith	Raised as a Roman Catholic
Debut English Album	Unison (1990)
International Breakthrough	Winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988
Best-Selling French-Language Album	D’eux (1995)
Accolades	Numerous awards and recognition for record sales, vocal talent, and achievements in the music industry

Celine Dion has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

Dion is considered one of the most critical and successful singers in pop music history.

After four decades in the business, Dion has earned the titles “Priestess of Pop” and “Doctor of Music” from Berklee and Université Laval, respectively.

According to Billboard, she has more Adult Contemporary radio hits than any other female singer, earning her the title “Queen of Adult Contemporary.”

With almost $747 million in earnings from record sales and concert tours, Dion was named the top-earning artist of the 2000s by the Los Angeles Times at the decade’s conclusion in 2009.

4. Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton	Information
Full Name	Dolly Rebecca Parton
Date of Birth	January 19, 1946
Age	77
Birthplace	Pittman Center, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, businesswoman
Musical Genres	Country, country pop, bluegrass, gospel, rock
Years Active	1956–present
Spouse	Carl Dean (married in 1966)
Notable Achievements	– 11 Grammy Awards – 10 Country Music Association Awards – 5 Academy of Country Music Awards – 4 People’s Choice Awards – 3 American Music Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award – Inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame – National Medal of Arts recipient
Record Sales	Over 100 million records worldwide
Chart Achievements	– 25 No. 1 singles on the Billboard country music charts – 44 career Top 10 country albums
Notable Songs	“I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5”
Filmography	9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992), Joyful Noise (2012), and more
Business Ventures	Co-owner of The Dollywood Company, which manages entertainment venues including Dollywood theme park, Splash Country water park, and dinner theatre venues
Philanthropy	Founder of the Dollywood Foundation, dedicated to education and poverty relief in East Tennessee

Dolly Parton has won eleven Grammy Awards and has been nominated for fifty more, including the award for Lifetime Achievement. 

She has also been honored with ten awards from the Country Music Association, including the Entertainer of the Year award.

She is one of only seven female artists to win the Entertainer of the Year Award from the Country Music Association. 

She has also won five Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Entertainer of the Year award, four People’s Choice Awards, and three American Music Awards. 

She is also part of an elite group of individuals who have been recognized by the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards, each with a nomination at least once.

Parton was honored with induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. She was given a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the year 2022.

5. Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton	Information
Birthdate	October 7, 1967
Birthplace	Severn, Maryland
Musical Genre	R&B, Pop, Soul
Debut Single	“Love Shoulda Brought You Home”
Record Labels	Arista Records, LaFace Records, Blackground Records, Atlantic Records
Career Span	Over 30 years
Studio Albums	10
Compilation Albums	8
Extended Plays (EPs)	5
Remix Albums	2
Singles	34
Video Albums	2
Music Videos	90
Grammy Awards	7
Billboard Hot 100 Hits	17
Billboard 200 Albums	4
Total Record Sales	Over 70 million
Notable Hits	“Un-Break My Heart”, “Breathe Again”, “He Wasn’t Man Enough”
Achievements	Second biggest-selling single by a female artist in the United States (“Un-Break My Heart”)
Film Appearances	6
Broadway Performances	2

Toni Braxton has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, making her one of the most successful female artists.

Braxton has won a slew of trophies for her musical achievements.

She received the Soul Train Music Awards’ Legend Award that year.

An accurate description of the album can be found in the BBC’s words: “spiritedly, mature soul at its best and just urban enough to make it the bedroom record for the hip hop generation.”

Braxton also serves as an executive producer and TV personality. The seventh season of Dancing with the Stars had her competing.

Braxton also served as an executive producer on the spinoff reality show Tamar & Vince, which starred her younger sister.

After the success of her debut album, Toni Braxton became a household name in the R&B genre. To VH1, LA Reid said, “We nicknamed her the first lady of LaFace.”

6. Britney Spears

Britney Spears	Information
Name	Britney Jean Spears
Born	December 2, 1981 (age 41)
Birthplace	McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Nickname	Princess of Pop
Record Sales	Sold over 100 million records worldwide
Influential Albums	“…Baby One More Time,” “Oops!… I Did It Again,” “In the Zone”
Awards	Grammy Award, Guinness World Records, MTV Video Music Awards
Notable Achievements	Influenced the revival of teen pop
Chart Success	Six number-one albums on the Billboard 200
Cultural Impact	Associated with the #FreeBritney movement
Commercial Success	Perfume brand with sales exceeding $1.5 billion
Influential Figure	Time’s 100 most influential people in the world

Britney Spears, known by her moniker “Princess of Music,” is widely regarded as a driving force behind the late-1990s/early-2000s comeback of adolescent pop.

Spears is among the best-selling musicians of all time, with over 100 million albums sold globally and over 70 million in the United States alone.

To date, she has released six albums that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and four singles that debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making her the second artist in the chart’s history (after Mariah Carey) to accomplish this feat.

She also has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, a Radio Disney Icon Award, six MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, a Grammy Award, and fifteen Guinness World Records.

Billboard magazine said Spears was the ninth most popular performer of the 2000s and the best-selling female artist of the decade.

The readers of Time magazine put Spears at the top of the list, making her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.

7. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga	Information
Full Name	Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Stage Name	Lady Gaga
Date of Birth	March 28, 1986
Age	37
Birthplace	Manhattan, New York City, US
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Education	Collaborative Arts Project 21
Genre(s)	Pop, Dance, Electronic, Jazz, Rock
Instruments	Vocals, Piano
Labels	Def Jam, Cherrytree, KonLive, Streamline, Interscope
Years Active	2001–present
Organizations	Born This Way Foundation, Haus Labs
Notable Works	The Fame, Born This Way, Artpop, Joanne, Chromatica
Filmography	A Star Is Born, House of Gucci
Collaborations	Tony Bennett, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Bradley Cooper
Awards	13 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 18 MTV Video Music Awards, and more
Philanthropy	Born This Way Foundation
Business Ventures	Haus Labs

Lady Gaga is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with an estimated 170 million record sales. She is also the only female artist to have four singles sell at least 10 million copies worldwide.

She has been honored with several awards and honors, including Artist of the Year and Woman of the Year from Billboard in 2010, as well as Artist of the Year and 18 MTV Video Music Awards.

She has been on many Forbes power lists, and in 2012, she was named the fourth most impressive woman in the music industry by VH1.

Time magazine has named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world twice, in 2010 and 2019. Also she made their list of the 100 Most Important People in Fashion History.

Haus Labs, a vegan cosmetics line, was released in 2019 as one of Gaga’s commercial efforts.

8. Beyonce

Beyonce	Information
Full Name	Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Nickname	Queen Bey
Birth Date	September 4, 1981
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Businesswoman
Genres	R&B, Pop, Hip Hop
Instruments	Vocals, Piano
Notable Achievements	Considered one of the greatest entertainers of her generation, influential pop culture figure of the 21st century
Albums	Dangerously in Love (2003), B’Day (2006), I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade (2016), Renaissance (2022)
Collaborations	The Carters (with Jay-Z), Black Is King (2020)
Filmography	Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), The Pink Panther (2006), Dreamgirls (2006), Cadillac Records (2008), Obsessed (2009), The Lion King (2019)
Family	Parents: Mathew Knowles, Tina Lawson; Sisters: Solange Knowles, Bianca Lawson
Ancestry	Creole heritage from maternal grandparents, descendant of French aristocrats and Acadian militia officer
Education	St. Mary’s Montessori School, Parker Elementary School (music magnet school), High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Alief Elsik High School
Early Career	Started performing in singing and dancing competitions as a child, rose to fame as a member of Destiny’s Child, released debut album Dangerously in Love during Destiny’s Child hiatus
Artistic Evolution	Released sonically experimental visual albums Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016), released acclaimed LGBT-inspired dance album Renaissance (2022), first solo artist to have their first seven studio albums debut at number one in the U.S.
Significant Songs	Crazy in Love, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Halo, Formation, Love on Top, Drunk in Love, Run the World (Girls)
Philanthropy	Co-founder of the Survivor Foundation, supports various charitable organizations

As a kid, Beyonce competed in different singing and dance competitions. She became the main vocalist of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all Time, in the late 1990s.

Beyonce’s success has made her a cultural figure, garnering the moniker “Queen Bey.”

She is one of the best-selling recording artists in the world, with over 200 million albums sold worldwide.

Her achievement in the 2000s was acknowledged by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the Top Certified Artist of the Decade and Billboard as the Top Female Artist of the Decade.

Beyonce has received more than any other performer, including 28 Grammy Awards, 26 MTV Video Music Awards, 24 NAACP Image Awards, 31 BET Awards, and 17 Soul Train Music Awards.

She was included in Time’s list of the 100 women who shaped the twentieth century in 2020.

9. Rihanna

Rihanna	Information
Full Name	Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Date of Birth	February 20, 1988
Place of Birth	Saint Michael, Barbados
Occupations	Singer, actress, businesswoman
Years Active	2003–present
Organizations	Clara Lionel Foundation, Fenty Beauty, Fenty
Works	Albums, singles, songs recorded, performances, videography
Partners	Chris Brown, Hassan Jameel, ASAP Rocky
Children	1
Awards	Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, World Music Awards, and more
Genres	Pop, dancehall, R&B, EDM, adult contemporary
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Roc Nation, Def Jam, SRP, Westbury Road
Incumbent	September 20, 2018

Rihanna is a female music artist who has sold more than 250 million albums all over the world, making her the second-best-selling female musician of all time.

She has achieved 30 top-ten entries in the UK, in addition to 14 number-ones and 31 top-ten singles in the United States. 

She has received 13 American Music Awards and nine Grammy Awards for her work.

In 2012 and again in 2018, Time magazine included her on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. 

She is the most successful female artist in net worth, with an estimated $1.4 billion as of 2022.

10. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift	Information
Full Name	Taylor Alison Swift
Date of Birth	December 13, 1989 (age 33)
Birthplace	West Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, producer, director, actress, businesswoman
Genres	Pop, country, folk, rock, alternative
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, banjo, piano, ukulele
Labels	Republic, Big Machine
Years Active	2004–present
Notable Works	Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), 1989 (2014), Reputation (2017), Lover (2019)
Awards	12 Grammy Awards, 40 American Music Awards, 29 Billboard Music Awards, and more
Musical Achievements	Best-selling musician, most streamed woman on Spotify, multiple Guinness World Records
Recognitions	Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists, Time 100
Notable Albums	Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), 1989 (2014), Reputation (2017), Lover (2019)
Notable Songs	“Love Story”, “You Belong with Me”, “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space”, “Bad Blood”
Sales Achievement	Sold over 200 million records
Streaming Achievement	Most streamed woman on Spotify
Chart Success	Only artist with five albums opening with over one million copies sold in the US
Record Breaker	Longest song to top the Billboard Hot 100 with “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”
Impact	Influential figure in the music industry, cultural icon
Film and TV	Directed music videos and films, played supporting roles in various projects
Humanitarian Contributions	Advocate for artists’ rights and women’s empowerment

Taylor Swift has won 11 Grammys, 34 AMAs, 29 BMAs (a record for a woman), and 1 Emmy.

She has been included in several top lists, including the Time 100 and the Forbes Celebrity 100, as well as Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time and Billboard’s list of the Greatest of All Time Artists.

Swift is an outspoken supporter of artists’ rights and women’s equality, earning her the accolades of Artist of the Decade and Woman of the Decade, respectively.

A new wave of singer-songwriters claims to have been inspired by her sound.

11. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez	Information
Name	Selena Gomez
Born	July 22, 1992
Birthplace	Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, Actress, Producer, Businesswoman
Years Active	2002–present
Organization	Rare Beauty
Notable TV Series	Barney & Friends (2002–2004)
Notable Films	Another Cinderella Story (2008)
Notable Productions	13 Reasons Why (2017–2020)
Albums	Stars Dance (2013)
Awards	Billboard’s Woman of the Year (2017)
Charitable Involvement	UNICEF ambassador since age 17
Heritage	Mexican descent (paternal side), Italian ancestry (maternal side)
Education	High-school diploma earned through homeschooling (May 2010)
Family	Parents: Ricardo Joel Gomez and Mandy Teefey
Fluent Languages	English, Spanish (until age seven)

According to Billboard, Selena Gomez has sold more than seven million albums and 22 million singles worldwide since 2017.

She has been honored with some honors, including being awarded the Woman of the Year by Billboard in 2017. According to Time magazine, she will be one of the 100 individuals who will have the most significant impact on the world in 2020.

She is the artist and actress with the most followers on Instagram and has a significant following on other social media platforms. Gomez is involved with other businesses, including cosmetics, apparel, handbags, and scent lines.

She has been an ambassador for UNICEF since she was 17 and has worked with various charity organizations.

12. Katy Perry

Katy Perry	Information
Birth Name	Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Stage Name	Katy Perry
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality
Date of Birth	October 25, 1984
Birthplace	Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Known For	Influence on modern pop music, dubbed the “Queen of Camp”
First Album	Katy Hudson (2001)
Record Labels	Red Hill, Java, Columbia, Capitol
Significant Albums	One of the Boys, Teenage Dream, Prism, Witness, Smile
Number-One Singles	“I Kissed a Girl”, “Hot n Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “Roar”, “Dark Horse”
Notable Achievements	Billboard Spotlight Award, Guinness World Records, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Brit Award, Juno Award, Forbes’ highest-earning women in music list
Notable Works	“I Kissed a Girl”, “Hot n Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “Roar”, “Dark Horse”
Other Ventures	Autobiographical documentary (Katy Perry: Part of Me), The Smurfs film series, Katy Perry Collections shoe line, American Idol judge

Over 143 million of Katy Perry’s recordings have been sold worldwide, making her one of the most successful recording artists. Perry is noted for significantly impacting the pop music of the 2010s decade.

She currently has three number-one albums in the United States. She has received several accolades and prizes for her work, including four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award.

Since 2011, Perry has been listed on the yearly Forbes rankings of the highest-earning women in music, and this trend will continue through 2019. 

In 2018, during the show’s sixteenth season, she was one of the judges on American Idol for the first time.

13. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez	Information
Full Name	Jennifer Lynn Affleck (née Lopez)
Known As	J.Lo
Birthdate	July 24, 1969
Birthplace	Bronx, New York City, United States
Nationality	American
Professions	Actress, Dancer, Singer
Early Career	Fly Girl dancer on “In Living Color” (1991-1993)
Breakthrough Role	Selena in the film “Selena” (1997)
Music Career	Debut Studio Album: “On the 6” (1999)
Filmography	Notable Films: “Anaconda” (1997), “Out of Sight” (1998), “The Wedding Planner” (2001),
Achievements	Latin pop culture icon
Personal Life	Married to Ben Affleck (since 2022)
Children	2
Parents	David López (father), Guadalupe Rodríguez (mother)
Siblings	Leslie (older sister), Lynda (younger sister)
Education	Holy Family School, Preston High School
Impact	Influential Hispanic entertainer in North America

Jennifer Lopez is a well-known figure in popular culture and is sometimes referred to be an artist who possesses three distinct talents.

She is regarded as the essential Hispanic artist in North America, having amassed a combined film gross of US$3.1 billion and an estimated global sales total of 80 million recordings.

In 2012, she was ranked as the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine, and the same year, the publication ranked her as the 38th most powerful woman.

She has received several awards and recognitions for her contributions to music, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, the Billboard Icon Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

14. Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger	Information
Full Name	Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente
Birth Date	June 29, 1978
Birthplace	Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Filipino, Native Hawaiian, Ukrainian, German-American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actress, TV Personality
Genres	Pop, Dance, R&B
Years Active	1997–present
Labels	A&M, Interscope, RCA, Epic
Known For	Lead Singer of the Pussycat Dolls
Notable Achievements	Grammy Award Winner, Dancing with the Stars Winner
Filmography	Moana (2016), Dirty Dancing (2017), Annie Live! (2021)
Television	The Sing-Off, The X Factor US, The X Factor UK, Australia’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer
Charitable Work	Ambassador for the Special Olympics, Supporter of UNICEF UK

The Pussycat Dolls are one of the most successful female groups of all time, and Nicole Scherzinger is most recognized for her role as the band’s lead vocalist.

In 2010, Scherzinger also crowned the Dancing with the Stars winner, and she has been a judge on several other televised talent competitions.

During her career, Scherzinger was nominated for a Grammy and a Laurence Olivier Award. She has sold more than 16 million albums as a solo artist.

In 2012, she was placed eighth on VH1’s list of “100 Sexiest Artists,” while Complex magazine was ranked twenty-ninth on their list of “The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time.” Both lists were compiled by Complex magazine.

15. Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus	Information
Full Name	Miley Ray Cyrus
Date of Birth	November 23, 1992
Birthplace	Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Nickname	“Smiley”
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actress
Musical Versatility	Recognized for her musical versatility and continual reinvention
Career Highlights	Dubbed the “Pop Chameleon”
Awards	19 Teen Choice Awards
Notable Recognitions	Time 100 list (2008, 2014)
Hannah Montana	Portrayed the titular character in the Disney Channel series
Solo Career	U.S. number-one albums “Meet Miley Cyrus” and “Breakout”
Musical Shifts	Explored dance-pop in “Can’t Be Tamed”
Latest Studio Album	“Endless Summer Vacation” with rock influences
Filmography	Bolt
Television Appearances	The Voice

Miley Cyrus’ compositions inspire various musical forms and subgenres, including rock, hip-hop, experimental music, pop, and country pop.

She has more albums that have debuted in the top five on the US Billboard 200 chart in the 21st century than any other female artist.

One of Cyrus’s many professional achievements is that she was named to the Time 100 list in both 2008 and 2014.

In 2013, she was given the MTV Award for Best Artist, and in 2019, she will be included on the Billboard chart of the Greatest Artists of All Time.

16. Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato	Information
Full Name	Demetria Devonne Lovato
Stage Name	Demi Lovato
Birthday	August 20, 1992
Birthplace	Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Notable Works	Camp Rock, Sonny with a Chance, Confident
Musical Genres	Pop, Rock, R&B
Instruments	Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Record Labels	Hollywood Records, Island Records, Safehouse Records
Agent/Management	Scooter Braun
Notable Achievements	Grammy Award Nomination, MTV Video Music Award, Teen Choice Awards
Social Causes	Mental Health Awareness, Eating Disorder Recovery, Substance Abuse Prevention

The earlier film featured a version of Demi Lovato’s breakthrough hit, “This Is Me,” which was also a duet with Joe Jonas. 

The song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song got as high as number nine, which was its best showing.

Only in the United States has Lovato managed to sell more than 24 million records. She is the recipient of several awards and honors due to the success of her work, some of which include an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, 5 People’s Choice Awards, and 2 Latin American Music Awards.

A Guinness World Record, she was included in the annual list of the top one hundred most influential persons in the world, published in Time magazine in 2017.

17. Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens	Information
Full Name	Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Date of Birth	December 14, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Salinas, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	1998–present
Partner	Austin Butler (2011–2019)
Genres	Pop, R&B
Labels	Hollywood
Studio Albums	V (2006), Identified (2008)
Notable Film Roles	High School Musical series, Bandslam, Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers, Bad Boys for Life
Notable TV Roles	Powerless, Rent: Live
Broadway Debut	Gigi (2015)
Christmas Movies	The Princess Switch series, The Knight Before Christmas
Co-hosted	Met Gala in Manhattan
Education	Orange County High School of the Arts
Family	Mother: Gina Hudgens, Father: Gregory Hudgens, Sister: Stella Hudgens
Ethnicity	Irish, French, Native American, Filipina
Religion	Catholic
Highest Charting Song	“Breaking Free” (duet with Zac Efron)

Forbes magazine listed Vanessa Hudgens on their list of the world’s wealthiest people when it was published at the beginning of 2007.

On the “High Earners Under 30” list published by Forbes on December 12, 2008, Hudgens was placed at No. 20.

She was ranked number 62 on FHM’s list of the 100 sexiest women in 2008, yet the following year, she was ranked number 42 on the list.

She was included on the annual “100 Most Beautiful People” list that was published in People in both 2008 and 2009.

18. Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande	Information
Full Name	Ariana Grande-Butera
Birth Date	June 26, 1993
Birthplace	Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Musical Genres	Pop, R&B
Vocal Range	Four-octave range with whistle register
Record Labels	Republic Records
Years Active	2008–present
Agent	Scooter Braun
Spouse	Dalton Gomez ​(m. 2021)​
Relatives	Frankie Grande (half-brother)
Awards and Achievements	2 Grammy Awards, 1 Brit Award, 1 Bambi Award, 2 Billboard Music Awards, 3 AMAs, 9 VMAs, 30 Guinness World Records
Notable Albums	“Yours Truly” (2013), “My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), “Sweetener” (2018), “Thank U, Next” (2019), “Positions” (2020)
Best-Selling Artist	Sold over 90 million records globally
Philanthropy	Advocates for animal rights, mental health, and gender, racial, and LGBT equality
Fragrance Line	Exceeded $1 billion in sales through 2022

Ariana Grande’s vocal range, which spans four octaves, has garnered acclaim from music critics, and the media has shown a great deal of interest in her personal life.

She has been honored with several accolades during her career, including two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, one Bambi Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 27 Guinness World Records.

She was named to Time magazine’s annual list of the top 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2019, as well as Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100 list for 2019-2020.

Grande was honored as Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2018, being named the finest pop vocalist of 2019 and the most successful female musician to debut in the 2010s.

19. Zendaya

Zendaya	Information
Full Name	Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Date of Birth	September 1, 1996
Age	26 years
Place of Birth	Oakland, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Awards	2 Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award
Influential	Named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2022
Known for	Role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria
First TV Debut	Shake It Up (2010–2013)
Film Debut	Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Musical Genres	R&B, Pop
Musical Achievements	Collaboration with Zac Efron on “Rewrite the Stars”
Record Label	Hollywood, Republic

Zendaya has been honored with some awards, including two Primetime Emmys, four Teen Choice Award nominations, a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Style Star of the Year, a Shorty Award for Best Celebrity, and a Glamour Award for The Voice for Girls.

On the 2022 edition of Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world, she was recognized as one of those individuals.

Zendaya is pursuing a career in music in addition to the acting profession she already has. The main song from the album, “Replay,” was successful enough to crack the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 list in the United States.

The track gained many platinum sales certifications worldwide and was in the top 20 of various record charts.

20. Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish	Information
Full Name	Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell
Pronunciation	/ˈaɪlɪʃ/ EYE-lish
Date of Birth	December 18, 2001
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter
Debut Single	“Ocean Eyes” (2015)
Collaborator	Finneas O’Connell (brother)
Albums	– Don’t Smile at Me (2017) – When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019) – Happier Than Ever (2021)
Chart Success	– “Bad Guy” – First number-one single on US Billboard Hot 100 – Happier Than Ever – Topped charts in 25 countries
Awards	– 7 Grammy Awards – 2 American Music Awards – 3 MTV Video Music Awards – 3 Brit Awards – Golden Globe Award – Academy Award (Best Original Song)
Achievements	– Youngest artist to win all four general field Grammy Awards in one year – First person born in the 21st century to win an Academy Award
Influences	Lana Del Rey, hip-hop
Activism	Climate change awareness, women’s equality
Recognition	Featured in Time magazine’s Time 100 Next list (2019) and Time 100 (2021) Honored as one of BBC 100 Women (2022)
Education	Homeschooled by parents
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Record Labels	Darkroom, Interscope, Polydor

Billie Eilish is the recipient of several significant honors, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Guinness World Records, two American Music Awards, three Brit Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards.

She is the performer that holds the record for being the youngest person ever to win all four general field categories in the same year at the Grammy Awards. 

She also took home the awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year, in addition to being named the Best New Artist.

She was featured on the list of the Time 100 Next, published for the first time in 2019, and the list of the Time 100.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Billboard have claimed that Eilish is one of the most successful musicians of the 2010s. 

21. Jesy Nelson

Jesy Nelson	Information
Full Name	Jessica Louise Nelson
Birth Date	14 June 1991
Age	32
Birthplace	Romford, London, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Singer
Group	Former member of Little Mix (2011–2020)
Genres	Pop, R&B, dance-pop
Labels	Republic, Polydor, RCA, Syco
Solo Career	Signed to Republic Records
Debut Single	“Boyz” (featuring Nicki Minaj)
Awards	Winner of The X Factor UK, Brit Award, MTV Europe Music Award, Factual Entertainment Award, Visionary Honour Award, etc.
Documentary	“Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out” (BBC One)
Education	Jo Richardson Community School, Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, Sylvia Young Theatre School, Yvonne Rhodes Theatre School
Acting Career	Had roles in “About a Boy” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Relationships	Previously dated Jordan Banjo, Jake Roche, Chris Clark, Harry James, Chris Hughes; currently dating rapper Zion Foster
Tattoos	Has 15 tattoos, including a quote on her upper right arm: “Music is the strongest form of magic”
Mental Health Issues	Left Little Mix and took an extended break due to mental health struggles
Departure from Group	Departed from Little Mix citing constant pressure and difficulty living up to expectations
Criticism	Faced criticism and accusations of cultural appropriation and blackfishing
Recent Single	Released “Bad Thing” in April 2023, addressing themes of domestic abuse

From 2011 to 2020, Jessica Louise Nelson was a member of Little Mix, which is recognized as one of the top-selling girl groups in the world. It contributed to her rise to fame.

Her band, Little Mix, has released six studio albums, and the band’s singles have reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on five separate occasions.

After leaving Polydor Records in 2022 due to “creative disputes,” Nelson obtained a recording contract with the American label Republic Records the year before departing Little Mix.

Her debut single, titled “Boyz,” which included the rapping talents of Nicki Minaj and was released in October 2021, debuted at position number four on the UK Singles Chart.

22. Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick	Information
Full Name	Anna Cooke Kendrick
Date of Birth	August 9, 1985
Age	37 years
Place of Birth	Portland, Maine, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	1998–present
Notable Film Debut	“Camp” (2003)
Notable Stage Debut	“High Society” (1998)
Broadway Recognition	Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for “High Society”
Breakthrough Film	“Up in the Air” (2009)
Academy Award Nomination	Best Supporting Actress for “Up in the Air”
Notable Film Series	“Pitch Perfect” (2012–2017)
Best-Selling Memoir	“Scrappy Little Nobody” (2016)
Musical Collaborations	“Cups” (2012) and performances at the Kennedy Center Honors and Academy Awards
Philanthropy	Supports charitable organizations and causes related to cancer research and education
Family	Daughter of Janice (née Cooke) and William Kendrick; has an older brother who is also an actor
Education	Attended Deering High School
Additional Achievements	Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actress for the series “Dummy”
Membership	Member of the Actors’ Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Anna Kendrick has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award, in addition to several other honors, such as a Satellite Award, five Teen Choice Awards, and three MTV Movie Awards.

She was one of the youngest to be nominated for the “Triple Crown of Acting” and the youngest to be nominated for all three awards without taking home the trophy.

23. Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere	Information
Born	August 21, 1989 (age 33)
Birthplace	Palisades, New York, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, Model, Singer
Years Active	1993-present
Height	5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Partner	Wladimir Klitschko
Children	1
Relatives	Jansen Panettiere (brother)
Best Known For	Lead roles as Claire Bennet on the NBC series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville
Awards & Nominations	Two Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Nashville)
Filmography	A Bug’s Life, Remember the Titans, Ice Princess, Scream 4, and more
Music Career	Recorded songs for various films and TV shows, released singles, performed live concerts associated with Nashville
Notable Achievements	Youngest artist ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, Special Recognition Award from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Social Causes	Advocated for causes like marine life conservation, animal rights, and leukemia and lymphoma awareness

Hayden Panettiere’s starring performances in the musical drama series Nashville (2012–2018), which aired on ABC and CMT.

Panettiere won two nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, bringing her a share of fame. 

This honor was bestowed upon Panettiere as a result of her work in the second of these two series.

She was recognized with a Young Artist Award nomination for Young Actress Age Ten or Under in the category of Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot for her work in the 1999 television movie If You Believe, which was produced by Lifetime Television and aired on their network.

She was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot for Young Actress Age Ten or Under.

Panettiere was acknowledged for her contributions to the motion picture A Bug’s Life with a nomination for a Grammy Award in the year 1999.

24.  Lucy Hale

Date of Birth	14 June 1989
Place of Birth	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Occupation	Actress, singer, and television personality
Genres	Pop, country
Years active	2003–present

This lovely lady has garnered the most fantastic attention for her performance as Aria Montgomery in the television series Pretty Little Liars, shown on the Freeform network.

Another well-known performer in the genre of country music is Lucy Hale, who issued her first studio album, The Road Between, in the year 2014.

In addition to being considered for some awards, the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actress was bestowed upon her in 2014.

In addition to his career as an actor, Hale has also dabbled in the music industry. She has released a few songs under her name. 

Her big break came in 2003 when she was selected as one of the top five competitors on the reality show American Juniors. It led to her becoming widely known for the first time.

25. Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue	Information
Full Name	Kylie Ann Minogue
Date of Birth	28 May 1968
Place of Birth	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Citizenship	Australia, United Kingdom
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Years Active	1979–present
Musical Genres	Pop, Dance-pop, Disco
Labels	Astralwerks, BMG, Capitol, Deconstruction, Geffen, PWL, Mushroom, Parlophone, Warner
Awards	Grammy Award, three Brit Awards, 17 ARIA Music Awards
Notable Achievements	– Highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, with over 80 million records sold worldwide.

Kylie Minogue is recognized as the most successful female Australian performer in music history, holding the title thanks to the sale of more than 80 million records worldwide.

Because of her well-known ability to transform her persona within the context of the music and fashion sectors, the European press refers to her as the “Princess of Pop” and a style icon.

Her many accolades and accomplishments in the music business include 17 ARIA Music Awards, one Grammy Award, and three Brit Awards. She has also won a Grammy Award.

Because of her contributions to the music business, Minogue was honored with the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year’s Honours list of 2008.

The French government bestowed this distinction upon her in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of French culture.

Vogue Minogue was considered for inclusion on two lists compiled by VH1 in 2012: the list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music and the list of the 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era.

26. Shakira

Shakira	Information
Full Name	Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Nickname	Queen of Latin Music
Date of Birth	2 February 1977
Place of Birth	Barranquilla, Colombia
Nationality	Colombian
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, philanthropist
Musical Genres	Pop, rock, Latin
Record Labels	Columbia, Epic, RCA, Sony Latin
Years Active	1990–present
Organization	Barefoot Foundation
Partners	Antonio de la Rúa, Gerard Piqué
Children	2
Awards	3 Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammy Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 21 Guinness World Records
Musical Achievements	Sold over 95 million records worldwide
Best-Selling Female Latin Artist	Billboard’s best-selling female Latin artist of all time
Contributions to Latin Music	Opened doors for other Latin artists in the international market
Philanthropy	Founder of the Barefoot Foundation, received Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards
Notable Songs	“Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”
Acting Career	Appeared in films such as “Zootopia” and “Love in the Time of Cholera”
Languages	Fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian
Notable TV Appearance	Coach on “The Voice”
Cultural Impact	Known for musical versatility and influential dance moves
Childhood Passion	Started writing poetry at a young age
Inspiration for Songwriting	Wrote her first song inspired by her father
Breakthrough Albums	“Pies Descalzos” and “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” gained prominence in Hispanic countries
International Success	“Laundry Service” sold over 13 million copies worldwide
Chart-Topping Albums	“Fijación Oral, Vol. 1,” “Sale el Sol,” and “El Dorado”
Philanthropic Drive	Motivated to help children in need
Talent Discovery	Discovered by Sony Colombia executive Ciro Vargas
Discography	Over 145 songs released throughout her career
Cultural Icon	Impact on Latin music and global crossover success

Shakira is one of the most successful performers of all time, as shown by the fact that she has sold over 80 million CDs from her career of 145 tracks.

As reported by Forbes Colombia, she reportedly earned the highest record sales of any female Latin musician in 2018.

She has been honored with numerous awards, including six Guinness World Records, seven Billboard Music Awards, seven Billboard Latin Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, three Grammys, twelve Latin Grammys, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards.

She has been recognized by Billboard as the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade for both the 2000s and 2010s, earning her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the process.

She was recognized as the Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy in 2011 and the Artist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation in recognition of her charitable work with the Barefoot Foundation and her musical talents, respectively. Both awards were given in 2011.

27. Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera	Information
Full Name	Christina María Aguilera
Date of Birth	December 18, 1980
Age	42
Birthplace	New York City, New York, US
Nationality	American
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Television Personality
Years Active	1993–present
Organization	Christina Aguilera Fragrances, MX Productions
Spouse	Jordan Bratman (m. 2005; div. 2011)
Partner	Matthew Rutler (eng. 2014)
Children	2
Awards	Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, ALMA Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Award, Walk of Fame
Musical Genres	Pop, R&B, Soul, Dance-pop, Latin pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	RCA, Sony Latin, Legacy
Notable Songs	“Genie in a Bottle,” “Beautiful,” “Fighter,” “Ain’t No Other Man,” “Hurt”
Film and Television Career	“The All-New Mickey Mouse Club,” “Burlesque,” “Nashville,” “The Emoji Movie,” “The Voice”
Best-selling Records	Over 100 million worldwide
Influence	Pioneered incorporation of controversial themes into pop music
Early Life	Born in New York City, settled in Pennsylvania, early passion for music
Rise to Fame	Grammy Award for Best New Artist, influential albums, international hits
Pop Culture Icon	Recognized as a pop culture icon and triple threat entertainer
Influence	Named one of the greatest vocalists of all time, influential figure in music industry

In 2009, Billboard placed Christina Aguilera at the twenty-fifth position on the list of most successful performers of the 2000s.

As a result of her efforts, she has been awarded several prestigious awards and accolades, including one Latin Grammy, five Grammys, two MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), one Billboard Music Award, and a Guinness World Record.

She was honored with the title of “Disney Legend,” and a star was placed in her honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Because of her success in the Latin music and entertainment sectors, VH1 ranked Aguilera as the eighth-best female artist of all time in 2013, and she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world the same year.

In addition, she has been acknowledged as having one of the most impressive pop vocal ranges of all time by respected magazines such as Rolling Stone and Consequence of Sound.

28. Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood	Information
Full Name	Carrie Underwood
Birth Date	March 10, 1983
Birthplace	Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter
Genres	Country, Country Pop
Years Active	2005 – Present
Labels	Arista Nashville, 19, Capitol Nashville
Notable Achievements	– Winner of American Idol, Season 4

Carrie Underwood is ninth all-time among female performers on the RIAA’s list of Top Artists and is #1 among female country musicians in terms of certifications.

She has been recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in the Grand Ole Opry and received eight Grammy Awards, twelve Billboard Music Awards, seventeen American Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, and a total of seventeen Billboard Music Awards.

Both Forbes and Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014, and Forbes dubbed her the American Idol winner who has achieved the most success.

Carrie Underwood expanded her creative horizons beyond the realm of music with the launch of her fitness apparel brand CALIA Carrie in 2015 and the publication of her fitness and lifestyle book Find Your Path in 2020. 

29. Shania Twain

Shania Twain	Information
Full Name	Eilleen Regina “Shania” Twain
Birthdate	August 28, 1965
Age	57
Birthplace	Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Records Sold	Over 100 million
Best-Selling Artist	Best-selling female artist in country music history
Titles	Queen of Country Pop
Notable Albums	– The Woman in Me (1995): Sold over 20 million copies worldwide – Come On Over (1997): Guinness World Record holder for biggest-selling studio album by a female solo artist, sold over 40 million copies worldwide
Grammy Awards	Five
Other Awards	Two World Music Awards, 39 BMI Songwriter Awards
Inductions	Canada’s Walk of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Challenges	Battled Lyme disease and dysphonia, which severely weakened her singing voice
Hiatus and Comeback	Took a hiatus in 2004, returned to performing in 2011 – Released “Today Is Your Day” (2011) and autobiography “From This Moment On” – Exclusive concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (2012-2014)
Recent Albums and Tours	– Now (2017): First studio album in 15 years – Now Tour (2018) – Let’s Go! Las Vegas residency (2019) – Queen of Me (2023) – Queen of Me Tour (2023)

Shania Twain is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the best-selling female musician in the history of country music because she has sold over 100 million records. 

Her achievements led to the bestowal of several honors, one of which was the title of “Queen of Country Pop.” According to Billboard, she was the most successful country-pop crossover performer of the ’90s. 

Twain has been honored with one World Music Award, five Grammy Awards, and 27 BMI Songwriter Awards over her career.

In addition, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and she was awarded a star on both the Walk of Fame in Canada and the Walk of Fame in the United States.

 According to Billboard, Twain is the 13th greatest female solo artist in the history of music videos, and she is placed 42nd overall among music video artists.

30. Pink 

Pink	Information
Full Name	Alecia Beth Moore Hart
Stage Name	Pink (stylized as P!nk)
Date of Birth	September 8, 1979
Birthplace	Doylestown Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Genres	Pop, Pop Rock, R&B
Years Active	1995–present
Spouse	Carey Hart
Children	2
Record Labels	LaFace, Arista, Jive, RCA, Legacy
Notable Collaborations	Eminem, Nate Ruess, Christina Aguilera
Awards	3 Grammy Awards, 2 Brit Awards, 7 MTV Video Music Awards
Best-Selling Album	“Missundaztood” (2001)
Sales	Over 135 million records worldwide
Philanthropic Work	Supports various charities
Filmography	“Thanks for Sharing” (2012), “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (2016)

Pink is one of the world’s best-selling music artists since she has sold more than 135 million records around the globe (including 60 million albums and 75 million singles).

Her achievements include a Daytime Emmy Award, three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, and seven MTV Video Music Awards, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. She has also won the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Pink was honored by Billboard as the Pop Songs Artist of the Decade in the year 2009. In addition, throughout the decade that began in the 2000s, the United Kingdom ranked Pink as the second most popular female solo artist, behind Madonna.

Billboard gave her the Woman of the Year award in 2013, and VH1 listed her as the tenth most outstanding female musician of all time on their list of the 100 most incredible women in music.

At the 63rd annual BMI Pop Awards, she was presented with the BMIPresident’s Award for “her remarkable accomplishment in songwriting and worldwide effect on pop culture and the entertainment business.” 

31. Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea	Information
Full Name	Amethyst Amelia Kelly
Stage Name	Iggy Azalea
Date of Birth	7 June 1990
Place of Birth	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Occupation	Rapper, Songwriter, Model
Years Active	2011–present
Genres	Hip Hop
Labels	Bad Dreams, Empire, Island, Virgin EMI, Def Jam, Grand Hustle, Mercury
Children	1

Iggy Azalea came to the public’s attention after posting the music videos for her “Pussy” and “Two Times” songs on YouTube. Both videos saw immediate success and rose to the top of the charts.

Azalea was the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart with her debut studio album. Her album was among the top five on several charts worldwide, and she was the first to do so.

When she made her first appearance on the Hot 100 chart, she became the second musical act (after The Beatles) to rank simultaneously at number one and two. 

Azalea has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has won two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, and four Teen Choice Awards. She has also received an MTV Video Music Award.

Azalea has amassed 3.4 billion views on her official channel on YouTube, and 15 of her music videos have received more than 100 million views each on Vevo.

32. Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld	Information
Full Name	Hailee Steinfeld
Date of Birth	December 11, 1996
Birthplace	Tarzana, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Breakthrough Film	True Grit
Accolades	Academy Award and BAFTA Award nominations for True Grit
Notable Film Roles	Pitch Perfect series, The Edge of Seventeen, Bumblebee
Voice Acting Projects	Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Arcane, Dickinson
Music Career	Signed with Republic Records, debut single “Love Myself”, successful singles
Debut EP	Haiz
Genres	Pop, Dance-pop
Labels	Republic
Relatives	Uncle: Jake Steinfeld, Cousin: True O’Brien
Education	Home-schooled from 2008 to high school graduation in 2015

Because of her work in the movie True Grit in 2010, which garnered her a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress in 2011, Hailee Steinfeld became one of the youngest actresses ever to be considered for a nomination in this category.

In addition, she was considered for the Best Supporting Actress award at the Critics’ Choice Movie Award ceremony, the SAG Award, and the BAFTA Award, all for the performance she gave in the same film.

For her performance in The Edge of Seventeen in 2016, she was considered for a nomination for a Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Actress.

Steinfeld has also been recognized for her musical accomplishments, earning accolades such as the Top Covered Artist award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards for her song “Most Girls.”

Since Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” in 1998, which marked the highest debut for a solo female artist on the chart, her single “Love Myself” from 2015 made its debut on the Billboard Pop Songs chart at number 27 (later peaking at 15), making it the highest debut for a solo female artist in the past 17 years.

By the end of the year 2020, the RIAA had awarded “Most Girls” and Steinfeld’s duet with Grey and Zedd named “Starving” certifications of two and four times platinum, respectively.

33. Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff	Information
Full Name	Hilary Erhard Duff
Date of Birth	September 28, 1987
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer, Author
Years Active	1993–present
Spouses	Mike Comrie (m. 2010; div. 2016)
Children	3
Relatives	Haylie Duff (sister)
Awards	7 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Genres	Pop, Dance, Rock
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Buena Vista, Hollywood, RCA, Walt Disney
Notable TV Series	Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004)
Notable Films	The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
Notable Albums	Metamorphosis (2003)
Notable Achievements	New York Times Bestselling Author

Hilary Duff has been honored with several awards over her career, including seven Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards.

She started her career as an actress at a young age and became known almost immediately as a teen idol thanks to her role as the lead in the television series.

She went on to have tremendous commercial success with the release of her subsequent albums, certified platinum and gold. Duff secured a recording contract with RCA Records after taking a break from the music industry.

When Hilary Duff appeared on the cover of Maxim in 2007, the publication said that she had “gone from the queen of adolescent to breakthrough sex symbol.”  After this, Duff was ranked number 23 on the yearly list of the hottest 100 women prepared by Maxim. 

She has maintained her position on the list ever since, in addition to being consistently included on FHM’s list of the 100 Sexiest Women, which is published annually (she peaked at No. 8 in 2008).

34. Cheryl

Cheryl	Information
Pronunciation	/ʃɛrəl/, /ʃɛrɪl/
Gender	Female
Origin	English via Welsh and French
Meaning	Dear, Beloved, Friend, and Love
Region of origin	English-speaking world
Related names	Sheryl (alternate spelling), Cherie, Cara, Karina, Carys
Nationality	British
Occupation	Singer
Notable Discography	[Include Cheryl’s notable albums and singles]
Awards	[List some of Cheryl’s notable awards and nominations]
Collaborations	[Include notable collaborations]
Etymology	Italo-Celtic roots; Anglicized version of French name Cherie or Welsh name Carys
Germanic Origin	Feminine version of the Germanic male name Charles, meaning “free man”

Cheryl emerged after being selected to be a member of Girls Aloud, a female band formed due to ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals competition.

She was the first British female solo artist to have five number-one singles in the UK, and she held the record for the most number-one singles by a British female artist in the UK until Jess Glynne surpassed her in 2018. She was the first British female solo artist to have five number-one singles in the UK.

She has been recognized as the TV Personality of the Year at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards and the Best Dressed Woman and Style Icon of the Decade at the Style Network Awards.

She was featured on the cover of British Vogue in February 2009. The magazine’s circulation increased to a best-ever February record of 240,000 as a direct result of the media attention given to her participation in the publication.

In 2009 and 2010, Cheryl first appeared on the list of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World. In March 2010, the research organization Millward Brown ranked her as Britain’s second most powerful celebrity. 

35. Janelle Monáe

Janelle Mon e	Information
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Genres	R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop, Experimental, Afrofuturism
Years Active	2003 – Present
Labels	Bad Boy, Atlantic Records
Birth Date	December 1, 1985
Birth Place	Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Education	American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Notable Achievements	Grammy Award nominations, Billboard chart success
Breakthrough Album	“The ArchAndroid” (2010)
Notable Collaborations	fun., Miguel, Solange, Grimes, Prince, Erykah Badu, Pharrell, etc.

In addition to being signed to her label, the Wondaland Arts Society, Janelle Monáe Robinson is a recording artist for Atlantic Records.

In addition to her two victories at the MTV Video Music Awards and the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2010, Monáe has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards.

Additionally, the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award was bestowed upon her in 2015, and the Trailblazer of the Year Award was presented to her in 2018.

She started working as a spokeswoman for CoverGirl in the year 2012. In honor of Janelle Monáe’s artistic contributions and social engagement, the Boston City Council proclaimed October 16, 2013, as “Janelle Monáe Day” in Boston, Massachusetts.

In 2016, Monáe made her debut in the theatrical cinema industry with two high-profile projects. While both films were commercially successful, Monáe’s debut coincided with Moonlight’s Oscar victory for Best Picture at the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

36. Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha	Information
Full Name	Bleta Rexha
Stage Name	Bebe Rexha
Pronunciation	[ˈblɛta ˈɾɛdʒa] / [ˈbiːbi ˈrɛksə]
Date of Birth	August 30, 1989
Age	33
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York City
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Albanian
Family Background	Ethnic Albanian family from North Macedonia
Instruments	Vocals, Trumpet, Guitar, Piano
Education	Tottenville High School, Manhattan songwriting classes
Debut EP	“I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” (2015)
Debut Studio Album	“Expectations” (2018)
Second Studio Album	“Better Mistakes” (2021)
Third Studio Album	“Bebe” (2023)
Notable Collaborations	– “The Monster” with Eminem – “Hey Mama” with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Afrojack – “Me, Myself & I” with G-Eazy – “In the Name of Love” with Martin Garrix – “Meant to Be” with Florida Georgia Line – “I’m Good (Blue)” with David Guetta
Awards	Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Performance, nominations for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Following her signing with Warner Records in 2013, Bleta Rexha was given songwriting credits for Eminem’s single “The Monster,” which went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance the following year. 

I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, Rexha’s debut extended play, was published in 2015 and achieved some commercial success because of the singles “I Can’t Stop Drinking About You” and “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy.”

A number of her collaborations have also been successful for her, the most recent of which was a country crossover tune that reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 list in the United States. She has also achieved success on her own as a solo artist.

At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, Bebe Rexha was nominated for Best New Artist and Country Duo/Group Performance. Both of these nominations were for Rexha’s debut studio album.

37. Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa	Information
Name	Dua Lipa
Born	22 August 1995 (age 27), London, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom, Albania
Education	Parliament Hill School
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Model
Years Active	2013–present
Musical Career	Genres: Pop, Disco, House, R&B
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Warner, Urban
Mezzo-soprano Vocal Range	Known for her impressive vocal range
Disco-influenced Production	Notable for her disco-influenced production style
Accolades	Six Brit Awards, Three Grammy Awards, Two MTV Europe Music Awards, and more
Debut Album	Self-titled debut album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart
Successful Singles	“Be the One”, “IDGAF”, “New Rules”, “One Kiss”
Grammy Awards	Won Best New Artist and Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “Electricity”
Second Album	“Future Nostalgia” became her first UK number-one album
Commercial Success	“Don’t Start Now” was a highly successful song internationally
Most-Streamed Albums on Spotify	Both of Lipa’s albums have over 10 billion streams each
Ethnic Background	Kosovo Albanian descent
Musical Influences	Influenced by her father, lead singer and guitarist of the band Oda
Early Career	Started as a model, signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2014
Breakthrough Singles	“Be the One”, “Hotter than Hell”, “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)”
Collaborations	Worked with Calvin Harris, Silk City, Sean Paul, Martin Garrix, and more
Chart Success	Multiple top-ten hits in various countries
Endorsements	Endorsed British car brand Jaguar’s new electric car, I-PACE
Expanded Edition	Released “Dua Lipa: The Complete Edition”

After beginning her career as a model, Dua Lipa acquired a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in 2014, and she issued her self-titled debut album the following year in 2017. The album has been awarded platinum status in several countries worldwide. It helped Dua Lipa win two Brit Awards in 2018: one for British Female Solo Artist and another for British Breakthrough Act.

Her single “One Kiss,” released in 2018, reached number one in the United Kingdom and became the year’s single with the longest run at number one by a female artist. It also won the 2019 Brit Award for Song of the Year.

In 2019, she was awarded the Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Silk City on “Electricity.” Both of these awards were presented in 2019.

Later in the same year, Dua Lipa issued “Don’t Start Now” as the lead single from her second studio album (2020). It was the most commercially successful song released by a female artist in the United States in 2020, as it peaked at number two in both the UK and the US and number four on the US year-end list.

“Future Nostalgia” was met with praise from music critics and was nominated for six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Additionally, it was her first album to debut atop the album chart in the United Kingdom.

The album contributed to Lipa’s success at the 2021 Brit Awards, which helped her win British Female Solo Artist and British Album of the Year.

She has been honored with various distinctions, including a spot on the Time 100 Next list.

38. Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello	Information
Full Name	Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao
Date of Birth	March 3, 1997
Place of Birth	Cojímar, Havana, Cuba
Citizenship	American, Cuban, Mexican
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actress
Years Active	2012–present
Debut Studio Album	“Camila” (2018)
Debut Single	“Havana”
Notable Achievements	Latin Grammy Awards: 2
Musical Genres	Pop, Latin, R&B
Labels	Epic, Syco, Interscope
Former Group	Fifth Harmony
Acting Debut	“Cinderella” (2021)
Third Studio Album	“Familia” (2022)
Lead Single	“Don’t Go Yet”
Billboard Hot 100 Hits	“Havana,” “Señorita,” “My Oh My,” “Bad Things”
Streaming Records	“Havana” – Best-selling digital single of 2018
Awards	Latin Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Award

As a part of Fifth Harmony, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao soared into popularity and became a household name.

Her first full-length studio album, Camila (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

The pop album with Latin musical influences garnered positive reviews from music critics and was awarded Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Her 2019 collaboration with Mendes, “Senorita,” became Cabello’s second single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Camila Cabello has gathered billions of listens on music platforms. Her track “Havana” became the best-selling digital single of 2018 in the United States (IFPI).

Among the many accolades that Cabello has received, some of the most prestigious are two Latin Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and one Billboard Music Award. 

As a result of the RIAA awarding the “Havana” single the Diamond certification in 2021, Camila Cabello became the first Hispanic woman to receive this honor.

39. Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan	Information
Birth Name	Jazmine Marie Sullivan
Date of Birth	April 9, 1987
Place of Birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Genres	R&B, soul, pop, reggae
Years Active	2003–present
Labels	RCA, J/Arista
Debut Album	Fearless (2008)
Hit Singles	“Need U Bad,” “Bust Your Windows”
Breakthrough Song	“Need U Bad” reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
Second Studio Album	Love Me Back (2010)
Third Studio Album	Reality Show (2015)
EP	Heaux Tales (2021)
Influential Recognition	Included in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People (2022)
Education	Graduate of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Early Career	Signed to Jive Records at fifteen; collaborated with Missy Elliott and Cool & Dre
Career Hiatus	Temporary departure from the music industry in 2011
Return to Music	Released album Reality Show in 2014
Philanthropy	Involvement in charitable efforts or causes

Jazmine Marie Sullivan’s record also topped Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Both of these albums were in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the former became Sullivan’s first and only number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 

Throughout her career, Sullivan has been honored with seven awards, including two Grammy Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and two BET Awards.

She was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 people who had the most influence that year (2022).

She is highly recognized for creating her own songs, significantly contributing to her great success among fans and critics.

On the list of the 200 greatest songs written by women in the 21st century that was compiled by National Public Radio, the song “Bust Your Windows” by Sullivan was ranked number 137.

40. Becky G

Becky G	Information
Full Name	Rebbeca Marie Gomez
Stage Name	Becky G
Birthdate	March 2, 1997
Birthplace	Inglewood, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mexican-American
Occupations	Singer, actress
Years Active	2008–present
Musical Career Genres	Hip hop, R&B, pop, reggaeton, Latin, dance-pop, pop-rap
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Kemosabe, RCA, Sony Latin
Debut Album	“Mala Santa”
Notable Singles	“Shower”, “Mayores”, “Sin Pijama”
Collaborations	Daddy Yankee, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, OneRepublic
Acting Career	Portrayed Valentina Galindo in “Empire” and appeared in “Power Rangers”
Accolades	2 American Music Awards, 4 ASCAP Latin Awards, 4 Latin American Music Awards, Extraordinary Evolution
Family	Parents: Alejandra “Alex” and Francisco “Frank” Gomez
Early Life and Education	Grew up in Moreno Valley, California; faced bullying and attended home schooling
YouTube Career	Began posting covers of popular songs online; caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke
Debut Single	“Becky from the Block”
Breakthrough Single	“Shower”
Major Hit Singles	“Can’t Stop Dancin'”, “Lovin’ So Hard”, “Break a Sweat”
Latest Album	“Esquemas”
Notable Achievements	Multi-platinum certifications for “Shower”, Billboard Hot 100 entries, chart-topping success
Philanthropy	Supporter of various charitable causes and youth empowerment
Endorsements	Brand ambassador for multiple fashion and beauty brands
Filmography	List of movies and TV shows Becky G has appeared in
Tours and Concerts	Headlined multiple tours and performed at major music festivals

Rebbeca Marie Gome, better known by her stage as Becky G, rose to prominence in the music industry in 2011 after she began uploading videos of herself performing cover versions of popular songs on the internet.

She became well-known after the release of the song “Shower” in the same year, which went on to break into the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 list.

Becky G accomplished her highest-charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the top 20 songs “Mamiii,” a collaboration with Karol G. Gomez. She released her second studio album Esquemas in May of 2022.

Among her many honors and awards are two American Music Awards, four ASCAP Latin Awards, four Latin American Music Awards, the prestigious Extraordinary Evolution Award, six Premios Juventud awards, and four nominations for the Latin Grammy Awards. She has also won the honorable Extraordinary Evolution Award.

41. Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey	Information
Single	“Video Games”
Album	Born to Die
B-side	“Blue Jeans”, “Million Dollar Man”
Released	October 7, 2011
Genre	Baroque pop, dream pop, downtempo
Length	4 minutes and 42 seconds
Label	Stranger, Interscope, Polydor, Vertigo
Songwriter(s)	Lana Del Rey, Justin Parker
Producer(s)	Robopop
Lana Del Rey singles chronology	“Video Games” (2011), “Born to Die” (2011)
Music video	“Video Games” on YouTube
Commercial Success	Number one in Germany, Iceland, and Luxembourg
Critical Acclaim	Breakthrough hit with unique vocal performance
Awards	Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song
Musical Composition	Written and composed by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker
Lyrics	Notable lyrics include references to bad girls and video games
Music Video	Directed and edited by Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey is the stage name of Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, also known as the artist. Her music is famous for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholy. 

Her music frequently references contemporary pop culture and Americana from the 1950s to the 1960s.

She has been honored with several awards, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

At the Hitmakers Awards, Variety presented her with an award recognizing her status as “one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.”

The third studio album released by Del Rey, titled Ultraviolence (2014), made greater use of guitar-driven instrumentation and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

The action comedy Charlie’s Angels (2019) included Del Rey as a collaborator and Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus on the song “Don’t Call Me Angel,” reaching its highest position in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 13.

42. Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss	Information
Full Name	Alison Maria Krauss
Date of Birth	July 23, 1971
Birthplace	Decatur, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality	American
Genre	Bluegrass, country, pop
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, fiddle, piano, mandolin
Years Active	1984–present
Labels	Rounder, Capitol
Associated Acts	Alison Krauss & Union Station
Notable Achievements	– Released 14 albums

Alison Maria Krauss began her career in the music industry at a young age, beginning to take part in local contests when she was only eight years old and making her first album when she was 14 years old.

Alison Krauss and Union Station, the band with which she is now performing, extended an invitation to her to become a member, and she eventually recorded and released her debut album with them as a group in 1989.

As of 2019, she has won 27 Grammy Awards out of 42 nominations, placing her fourth on the all-time list of those who have won the most Grammy Awards overall, behind only Beyoncé, Quincy Jones, and classical conductor Georg Solti.

Before Beyoncé won her 28th Grammy in 2021, Alison Krauss held the title of most-awarded female artist and most-awarded singer in the Grammy Awards history.

She was the second-youngest person ever to win a Grammy award when she took home the trophy for the first time in 1991.

She was presented with the National Medal of Arts on the 21st of November in 2019. September of 2021 was the month she was admitted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

43. Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani	Information
Born	Gwen Renée Stefani (October 3, 1969)
Education	Fullerton College, California State University, Fullerton
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, actress
Years active	1986–present
Spouses	Gavin Rossdale (m. 2002; div. 2016), Blake Shelton (m. 2021)
Children	3
Awards	3 Grammy Awards, American Music Award, Brit Award, World Music Award, 2 Billboard Music Awards
Musical career genres	Pop, R&B, electronic, ska, new wave, rock
Formerly of	No Doubt
Co-founder of No Doubt	Gwen Stefani co-founded the band No Doubt, serving as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter
Breakthrough with No Doubt	No Doubt’s album “Tragic Kingdom” and hit singles like “Just a Girl,” “Don’t Speak,” and “Spiderwebs”
Solo Pop Career	Successful solo pop career with debut album “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.”
Chart-Topping Hits	Hits like “Hollaback Girl,” “Rich Girl,” and “Cool” in her solo career
Fashion and Clothing Line	Founded the clothing line L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers line inspired by Japanese culture and fashion
Influential Artist	Ranked among the most successful artists of the 2000s decade
Record Sales	Sold over 60 million records worldwide throughout her career
Personal Life	Born in Fullerton, California, with Italian-American and Irish-American heritage
Education and Early Career	Attended Loara High School and briefly studied at Fullerton College and California State University
Contributions to No Doubt	Provided vocals for No Doubt and played a pivotal role in the band’s success
Film and Television	Made film debut in “The Aviator” and appeared in various film and TV projects
Second Studio Album	Released “The Sweet Escape” in 2006, featuring electronic and dance music influences

In 2004, Gwen Renée Stefani released her first studio album under her name, titled Love. Angel. Music. Baby. It marked the beginning of Gwen’s solo pop career.

The album was a critical and economic triumph, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list while simultaneously being the first U.S. download to sell one million copies. The album was inspired by pop music from the 1980s.

She is the recipient of an American Music Award, a Brit Award, a World Music Award, and two Billboard Music Awards, in addition to her three Grammy Awards.

She launched her apparel brand, L.A.M.B., in 2003, and in 2005, she added the Harajuku Lovers line to her collection. Both of these lines were influenced by the culture and fashion of Japan.

According to Billboard magazine, Stefani is the 54th most successful musician overall and the 37th most successful Hot 100 artist in the decade spanning 2000-2009.

In 2012, she was given the number 13 spot on the “100 Greatest Women in Music” list by VH1.

More than 30 million copies of Stefani’s solo and No Doubt albums have been sold worldwide.

44. Adele

Adele	Information
Name	Adele
Nationality	British
Genre(s)	Pop, Soul, R&B
Years Active	2006-present
Albums	3
Grammy Awards	15
Debut Studio Album	“19” (2008)
Collaborations	Jack Peñate, Sacha Skarbek, Bob Dylan, Daniel Merriweather, Paul Epworth, Dan Wilson, Fraser T Smith, Ryan Tedder, Greg Kurstin
Major Hits	“Chasing Pavements”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Someone Like You”, “Hello”
Upcoming Album	“30” (Scheduled for release on November 19, 2021)
Latest Single	“Easy on Me”

The singer released Adele’s second studio album, 21, in 2011. Adele has multiple entries in the Guinness Book of Records due to the popularity of her album 21.

She has sold more than 120 million records, making her one of the most successful musicians in the music industry’s history.

Her honors include being awarded Artist of the Year by Billboard in 2011, 2012, and 2016, in addition to her fifteen Grammy Awards, twelve Brit Awards, Academy Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards. She has also won an Academy Award.

Adele was honored as Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2012 and 2016. These awards are presented annually by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.

She was ranked number five on VH1’s list of the 100 most outstanding women in music the year it was published.

Her inclusion on the list of the 100 most influential persons in the world by Time magazine occurred in 2012, 2016, and 2022.

Rolling Stone magazine has included her album 21 on their list of the 500 greatest albums.

45. Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo	Information
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Actress
Debut Single	“Drivers License”
Debut Album	“Sour”
Billboard Hot 100 Achievements	– “Drivers License” stayed at number one for 8 consecutive weeks – “Deja Vu” peaked at number three – “Good 4 U” reached number one in 23 countries – 11 songs simultaneously charted in the Top 30 – “Traitor” entered the Billboard Top 10 Airplay chart
Certification Achievements	– “Drivers License” certified 5x Platinum in the US and Canada – “Deja Vu” certified 3x Platinum in the US, Canada, and Australia – “Good 4 U” certified 4x Platinum in the US, 6x Platinum in Australia, 7x Platinum in Canada – Multiple certifications for the album “Sour” in various countries
Awards and Accolades	– 3 wins at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards – Longest-running debut album in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 in the 21st century
Notable Achievements	– International fame achieved with the release of “Drivers License” – Chart-topping success in multiple countries – Sales and critical success of the album “Sour”

In the latter part of the 2010s, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo rose to prominence thanks to her starring in the television shows High School Musical and Bizaardvark, both produced by Disney.

2020 marked the release of Rodrigo’s first single, “Drivers License,” which went on to shatter several different records, becoming one of the year’s best-selling songs, and catapulting her to the forefront of mainstream fame.

She then went on to release the songs “Deja Vu” and “Good 4 U,” as well as her debut solo studio album, Sour (2021). Both critics and fans well received the album, and it achieved financial and critical success, earning several honors, including three Grammy Awards.

She has accomplished two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, one number-one album on the Billboard 200, and five multi-Platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

She received several awards, including an American Music Award, seven Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, and others.

She was honored with the Entertainer of the Year award by Time in 2021 and the Woman of the Year award by Billboard in 2022.

46. Doja Cat

Doja Cat	Information
Full Name	Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini
Stage Name	Doja Cat
Born	October 21, 1995
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Years Active	2012–present
Genres	Hip hop, Pop, R&B
Labels	Kemosabe, RCA
Notable Albums	Purrr! (2014), Amala (2018), Hot Pink (2019), Planet Her (2021)
Notable Songs	“Say So”, “Kiss Me More”, “Need to Know”, “Woman”
Awards	Grammy Award, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards
Influential	Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2023

As a young adult, Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini started a career as a musician, sharing her work on the platform SoundCloud. At 17, she earned a combined record deal with Kemosabe and RCA Records when they heard her song “So High,” They released her first EP, Purrr!, that same year.

It wasn’t until the following year that she dropped her second studio album, Hot Pink. It peaked within the top ten on the US Billboard 200 and produced the hit track “Say So,” which subsequently topped the Billboard Hot 100 once a remix featuring Nicki Minaj was released.

Doja Cat has been honored with numerous awards for her work in the music industry. Among them are a Grammy Award (out of sixteen nominations), five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards.

47. Anitta

Anitta	Information
Name	Anitta
Full Name	Larissa de Macedo Machado
Date of Birth	March 30, 1993
Age	30
Place of Birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Television Host, Actress
Years Active	2010–present
Agent	Rebeca León
Spouse	Thiago Magalhães (married 2017; divorced 2018)
Musical Genres	Pop, Latin pop, Funk carioca, Reggaeton
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Floresta, Republic, UMLE (2023–), Warner (2020–23), Warner Brazil (2013–23)
Notable Achievements	– Most watched music video on YouTube in Brazil
Languages	Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Italian (advanced), French (intermediate)
Educational Background	Technical course in public administration, Dom Pedro II School
Influences	Anita (character from the book “Presença de Anita”)

The Associaço Paulista de Crticos de Arte (APCA) selected Anitta as the 2013 musical breakthrough artist of the year.

She has been honored with several nominations and wins at prestigious Latin music ceremonies such as the Latin Grammys, Latin American Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Premios Lo Nuestro.

Anitta has been named Best Brazilian Act five times at the MTV Europe Music Awards. She also made history by being the first Brazilian artist to win Best Latin American Act.

Billboard magazine named her one of 2017’s most prominent social media celebrities.

When Anitta won the MTV Video Music Award in 2022, she made history as the first Brazilian artist to do it.

With the March 2022 release of the Spanish-language single “Envolver” from her fifth studio album Versions of Me (2022), Anitta became the first Brazilian artist and the first Latin artist with a solo song to top Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart.

48. Halsey

Halsey	Information
Full Name	Ashley Nicolette Frangipane
Known Professionally	Halsey
Birthdate	September 29, 1994
Birthplace	Edison, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter
Genres	Pop, Electronic, Alternative Rock
Years Active	2012–present
Education	Warren Hills Regional High School
Labels	Astralwerks, Capitol, Columbia
Musical Achievements	Released debut EP, “Room 93,” in 2014
Awards	Three Billboard Music Awards
Humanitarian Work	Involvement in suicide prevention awareness
Family	Parents: Nicole and Chris Frangipane
Personal Challenges	Bullying in school

According to a study published by Billboard in 2020, Halsey has sold more than one million albums and received more than six billion streams in the United States. Her singing voice has garnered a lot of attention throughout the years.

She has won three Billboard Music Achievements, a Billboard Women in Music Award, an American Music Award, one GLAAD Media Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. 

She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. Her list of awards and nominations also includes an American Music Award.

In 2021, the Songwriter of the Year award was bestowed upon Halsey by the BMI Film & TV Awards.

Additionally, Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020 listed her as one of the names on the list.

In addition to her work in the music industry, she has been active in campaigns to raise awareness about issues such as racial justice, sexual assault victim advocacy, and the prevention of suicide.

49. H.E.R.

H E R	Information
Birth Name	Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson
Also Known As	Gabi Wilson
Date of Birth	June 27, 1997
Birthplace	Vallejo, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Filipino-American, African American
Genre	R&B
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years Active	2011–present
Labels	RCA, MBK
Awards and Nominations	– Academy Award winner
Notable Songs	– “I Can’t Breathe” (Grammy Award for Song of the Year)
Debut Full-Length Album	Back of My Mind
Film Debut	Yes Day
Notable Contributions	– Wrote songs for the Netflix animated series We the People
Philanthropy	Engaged in various charitable endeavors, supporting education and mental health initiatives
Influences	Filipino ballad singers Sharon Cuneta and Jay R
Identity	Embraces anonymity to focus on the music and connect with listeners, highlighting raw emotions and support for women

H.E.R. is the stage name that Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson is better known by (pronounced “her,” an acronym for “Having Everything Revealed”).

Since the release of her first album, each of her three subsequent recordings has been considered for a nomination for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Her second album, I Used to Know Her (2019), includes the hit “Hard Place,” which is responsible for the singer being nominated for her first B.E.T. Awards. During the same year, she was honored at the NAACP Image Awards as the Year’s Most Outstanding Female Artist.

At the Soul Train Music Awards in 2020, H.E.R. debuted her track “I Can’t Breathe,” which went on to win the Video For Good Award at both the MTV Europe Music Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards.

In 2020, H.E.R. wrote, composed, and produced “Fight for You,” which served as the movie Judas and the Black Messiah score.

In addition to being nominated for awards at the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, the song was the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

50. Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen	Information
Birth Name	Carly Rae Jepsen
Date of Birth	November 21, 1985
Birthplace	Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Genres	Pop, disco, pop rock, folk
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years Active	2007–present
Labels	MapleMusic, 604, Schoolboy, Interscope
Notable Achievements	Three Juno Awards, three Billboard Music Awards
Breakthrough Single	“Call Me Maybe”
Best-Selling Single	“Call Me Maybe” (2012)
Major Record Deals	Schoolboy Records, Interscope Records
Successful Albums	Tug of War (2008), Kiss (2012), Emotion (2015), Dedicated (2019)
Broadway Theatre Debut	Cinderella (2014)
Musical Influences	1980s music, dance-pop, synth-pop
Awards and Nominations	Three Juno Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, Allan Slaight Award
Notable Television Roles	Grease: Live, Fuller House
Recent Album Release	The Loneliest Time (2022)

Carly Rae Jepsen, who graduated from college with a degree in musical theater in 2007, finished third on the fifth season of Canadian Idol. Tug of War, Jepsen’s 2008 first studio album, was heavily influenced by folk music.

In 2012, Jepsen found success with her single “Call Me Maybe,” which went on to sell 18 million copies and top the charts in at least 19 countries.

1980s music, dance-pop, and synth-pop inspired her third studio album, Emotion, which she released the following year and featured the songs “I Like You” and “Your Type.

Jepsen portrayed the main character in the animated film Ballerina and appeared in the special television Grease: Live in 2016.

Her fourth studio album, Dedicated, was published in 2019 and was followed by a sequel named Dedicated Side B, which was released the following year.

Jepsen has been nominated for several awards, including the Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, the Polaris Music Prize, and the People’s Choice Award, in addition to winning three Juno Awards, one Billboard Music, and one Allan Slaight Award.