Top Female Singers of the 20th Century 33 items ranked
Here is a list of the top female singing artist. Now these are based on my own opinion so other thoughts might vary.
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1.
Barbra Streisand
One of the greatest popular voices ever heard.
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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is known worldwide as “The Queen of Soul.” Fans address her as “Sister Ree.” She is an outstanding singer because of her musical diversity and her incredible and powerful vocal range.
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Ella Fitzgerald
The cream of jazz singers and most definitely the popular music female voice of the 20th century.
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k. d. lang
Incredible range and depth of emotion.
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Whitney Houston
Awesome, No one can do it like Her!!!
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Janis Joplin
If there’s anything to be said about Janis Joplin, it’s that she had the most unique voice of the bunch.
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Karen Carpenter
True, Karen Anne Carpenter, or simply Karen Carpenter, may have been part of the famous duo the Carpenters, but there’s no denying how influential she has been to numerous contemporary female vocalists.
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Agnetha Fältskog (ABBA)
Clear and sweet-voiced Agnetha should be somewhere on such a list. Her voice helped sell hundreds of millions of ABBA songs worldwide. Singing partner Anni-Frid Lyngstad deserves listing, too.
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Tina Turner
Tina Turner has made such an impression on the world with her spirit and spunkiness!
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Stevie Nicks
With or Without Fleetwood Mac, an outstanding singer with an amazing voice.
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Pat Benetar
Pat Benatar just bursts with energy and fire in all of her music.
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Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is a Canadian musician, painter and songwriter.
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Carole King
Winner of a total of four Grammy Awards and already inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame for her impressive songwriting, Carole King is definitely a musical force to be reckoned with.
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Bjork
The only Icelandic artist on our chart, Bjork is undoubtedly one of the best female singer-songwriters in the music industry. She is also an actress, a music producer and a composer.
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Beyonce
beyonce came in the industry in 2003 and since then has been the #1 female artist up to now....with back to back hit singles..........all #1 albums.......which all went multi platinum. big grossing tours and many endorsements she has reigned she she came out and will be listed as one of the greatest performers ever
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Cher
The beat goes on ... and on ... and as strong as ever for this superstar entertainer who has well surpassed the four-decade mark while improbably transforming herself from an artificial, über-glossy "flashionplate" singer into a serious, Oscar-worthy, dramatic actress ... and back again!
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Ann & Nancy Wilson
Ann and Nancy Wilson's band Heart, to me, is one of the best rock bands of all time, and one of the few female rock bands to have truly become successful in the male-dominated rock music scene.
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Billie Holiday
When it comes to jazz influence, few artists can rival Lady Day’s or Billie Holiday’s massive contribution
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20.
Madonna
Still reinventing and still selling massive hits after hits, Madonna is definitely one of the most influential female singers of all time.
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Dionne Warwick
Five-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick is not only a highly successful African American singer but is also an activist, an actress, a humanitarian and a United Nations Global Ambassador for Food and Agriculture.
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Diana Ross
Before Diana Ross became one of the most successful female musicians during the 1970s and 1980s, she was first the lead vocalist of the hit band The Supremes.
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24.
Peggy Lee
She just couldn't be left off any list.
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25.
Sarah McLachlan
Without any doubt.. her voice just screams out "Angel". Her soothing, flowing voice captures the world in shock! Besides writing and singing her famous songs such as "Angel" "I Will Remember You" and "Adia" she is also one of the most generous philanthropists of her time!
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Celine Dion
Celine Dion has an incredible voice. To me, there's no question about it. She can hit power chords like no one I have ever seen.
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28.
Evanescence's Amy Lee
Amy Lee can really sing! She has this dark mysterious side that comes out, captivating the audience.
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Martina McBride
Martina McBride is an incredible singer. She has a great range in her voice, singing from low to high in one long breath.
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Sarah Blasko
Australian Singer Songwriter....beautifully haunting voice....exceptional lyrics
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Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is a newcomer to the music scene, having become famous by winning a season of American Idol.
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33.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson will always be the true American Idol. She's fresh, spunky, young and has a set of pipes reminiscent of much older women.
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