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watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten female
vocalist
for this list we’ve chosen our female
singers based on a combination of the
quality of their voice vocal range
recognition and popularity
number ten Tina Turner starting off as a
featured singer this multi-talented
artist really turned heads as part of
the duo the Ike and Tina Turner revue
thanks to her memorable dance moves and
killer legs
Tina quickly became known as a
powerhouse performer
but it wasn’t only for those attributes
that she earned the nickname the queen
of rock and roll Turner’s voice exudes
an energy and strength unlike any other
in music which has allowed her to forge
a successful solo career across multiple
genres
number nine silenzio
though this french-canadian quickly
found fame in Quebec singing in her
native language it was her decision to
record in English that changed her
destiny
her technical mastery and vocal chops
combined with her ability to reach
mainstream audiences launched her into
international superstardom
whether singing in English or in French
Celine Dion boasts an emotion and
intensity that’s become extremely
influential
number eight Janis Joplin with big
brother in the holding company Janis
Joplin honed the live skills for which
she later became known
as a solo artist the queen of
psychedelic soul captivated audiences
with her thrilling and provocative
performances
despite her untimely death she remains
etched in our memories thanks to a raw
honest and oh so passionate vocals
number seven Christina Aguilera this.x
Mouseketeer turned teen pop idol didn’t
only make waves for her abilities as an
entertainer but also for her
unbelievable singing skills
with a four octave vocal range it’s no
wonder Christina Aguilera has been
dubbed the voice of her generation
while she has soul music roots hexina
can easily record and seeing different
musical styles and can definitely hold
her own against many of history’s
greatest singers
number six Mariah Carey she’s not one of
the best-selling artists ever for
nothing
this songbird supreme burst onto the
music scene with form number one hits
and stunned critics and fans with her
ability to use her voice as an
instrument
boasting a 5 octave vocal range and
making the use of the whistle register
completely her own
riot Kari is also known for being able
to sing a single syllable while moving
between multiple notes in sequence
number 5 Adele
after earning rave reviews for her debut
album
adèle sophomore effort made history by
launching the young Brit to worldwide
fame landing her six Grammys in a single
night and earning her several Guinness
World Records
unlike many of her fellow female artists
adele hasn’t relied so much on her looks
as on her pure of musical talent
considering the depth control and soul
of her voice she obviously doesn’t need
to and for millions of records sold
prove it
number four Ella Fitzgerald DD in her
almost six decades long recording career
Ella Fitzgerald sold 40 million albums
won over a dozen Grammys and released
more than 70 albums so is it any
surprise she’s been called the first
lady of song when it came to pitch and
tone lady Ella was simply unparalleled
the queen of jazz could also improvise
with the best of them and excelled
particularly with scat singing
number three Etta James
Etta James played a major role in
bringing R&B and rock and roll together
while she started off singing in the
former style her crossover success in
pop and other genres secured her a spot
in music history
James may have been a contralto but her
voice evolved throughout her almost
60-year career and demonstrates why
she’s had such a big impact on so many
musicians thereafter
number two Whitney Houston
we will always love this best-selling
and record-setting artist for more
reasons than just your unbelievable
cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always
love you
not only did Whitney Houston help break
barriers for african-american artists
she also found success in R&B soul pop
and gospel the voice as she was known
was considered a mezzo-soprano and could
sing so boldly and so richly there’s no
way we’ll ever forget her
before we hand the mic to our top pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Oh
number one Aretha Franklin
she may have started out in gospel but
the queen of soul has shown time and
time again that she’s got it no matter
what genre she’s singing
the multiple Grammy winner and
best-selling artist has a voice that’s
versatile confident and beautiful
whether she’s covering another artists
songs or dabbling in jazz R&B or sold
Aretha Franklin is a natural talent
who’s earned all of our respect and more
do you agree with our list who’s your
favorite female vocalist for more top
10s published every day be sure to
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watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten female
vocalist
for this list we’ve chosen our female
singers based on a combination of the
quality of their voice vocal range
recognition and popularity
number ten Tina Turner starting off as a
featured singer this multi-talented
artist really turned heads as part of
the duo the Ike and Tina Turner revue
thanks to her memorable dance moves and
killer legs
Tina quickly became known as a
powerhouse performer
but it wasn’t only for those attributes
that she earned the nickname the queen
of rock and roll Turner’s voice exudes
an energy and strength unlike any other
in music which has allowed her to forge
a successful solo career across multiple
genres
number nine silenzio
though this french-canadian quickly
found fame in Quebec singing in her
native language it was her decision to
record in English that changed her
destiny
her technical mastery and vocal chops
combined with her ability to reach
mainstream audiences launched her into
international superstardom
whether singing in English or in French
Celine Dion boasts an emotion and
intensity that’s become extremely
influential
number eight Janis Joplin with big
brother in the holding company Janis
Joplin honed the live skills for which
she later became known
as a solo artist the queen of
psychedelic soul captivated audiences
with her thrilling and provocative
performances
despite her untimely death she remains
etched in our memories thanks to a raw
honest and oh so passionate vocals
number seven Christina Aguilera this.x
Mouseketeer turned teen pop idol didn’t
only make waves for her abilities as an
entertainer but also for her
unbelievable singing skills
with a four octave vocal range it’s no
wonder Christina Aguilera has been
dubbed the voice of her generation
while she has soul music roots hexina
can easily record and seeing different
musical styles and can definitely hold
her own against many of history’s
greatest singers
number six Mariah Carey she’s not one of
the best-selling artists ever for
nothing
this songbird supreme burst onto the
music scene with form number one hits
and stunned critics and fans with her
ability to use her voice as an
instrument
boasting a 5 octave vocal range and
making the use of the whistle register
completely her own
riot Kari is also known for being able
to sing a single syllable while moving
between multiple notes in sequence
number 5 Adele
after earning rave reviews for her debut
album
adèle sophomore effort made history by
launching the young Brit to worldwide
fame landing her six Grammys in a single
night and earning her several Guinness
World Records
unlike many of her fellow female artists
adele hasn’t relied so much on her looks
as on her pure of musical talent
considering the depth control and soul
of her voice she obviously doesn’t need
to and for millions of records sold
prove it
number four Ella Fitzgerald DD in her
almost six decades long recording career
Ella Fitzgerald sold 40 million albums
won over a dozen Grammys and released
more than 70 albums so is it any
surprise she’s been called the first
lady of song when it came to pitch and
tone lady Ella was simply unparalleled
the queen of jazz could also improvise
with the best of them and excelled
particularly with scat singing
number three Etta James
Etta James played a major role in
bringing R&B and rock and roll together
while she started off singing in the
former style her crossover success in
pop and other genres secured her a spot
in music history
James may have been a contralto but her
voice evolved throughout her almost
60-year career and demonstrates why
she’s had such a big impact on so many
musicians thereafter
number two Whitney Houston
we will always love this best-selling
and record-setting artist for more
reasons than just your unbelievable
cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always
love you
not only did Whitney Houston help break
barriers for african-american artists
she also found success in R&B soul pop
and gospel the voice as she was known
was considered a mezzo-soprano and could
sing so boldly and so richly there’s no
way we’ll ever forget her
before we hand the mic to our top pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Oh
number one Aretha Franklin
she may have started out in gospel but
the queen of soul has shown time and
time again that she’s got it no matter
what genre she’s singing
the multiple Grammy winner and
best-selling artist has a voice that’s
versatile confident and beautiful
whether she’s covering another artists
songs or dabbling in jazz R&B or sold
Aretha Franklin is a natural talent
who’s earned all of our respect and more
do you agree with our list who’s your
favorite female vocalist for more top
10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
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