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Greatest Female Vocalists in Contemporary Music
The world of music has given us many great female singers over the years. No matter whether you are a fan of rock, jazz, soul, country, or modern pop, it is easy to find a female singer whose voice can move you and produce emotions you may not even realize are there.
With so many great voices to choose from, and given people have different preferences, it is hard to make a definitive ranking of the best female singers of all time. That, however, doesn't mean we wouldn't try.
We decided to choose the best female singers of all time and ranked them from 1 to 5 based on various factors and a bitofpersonaltouch.Takealookatthelistbelowandletusknowifyouagreeandwhetheryouthinkweleftsomeone out.
Whitney Houston
Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Whitney Houston is the first lady on this list for a simple reason. She didn't just have the voice of an angel, which brought her the nickname "The Voice," but also holds a Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time, totaling 415 career awards by 2010.
She started to sing at an early age, motivated by her brother and mother, who were gospel singers. Aretha Franklin, who was her honorary aunt, also played a big part in her early career as she was the first person to take her to the recording studio.
The interesting thing about her is that the studio didn't do her justice as many argued "her live shows often eclipsed" the recordings.
Houston's best-known songs include "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "I Will Always Love You," and "So Emotional."
New York-native Mariah Carey was born into a talented family; her mother was an opera singer. Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range and melismatic style of singing, which helped her rise to fame during the 90’ with chart-topping albums Music Box, Merry Christmas, and Daydream.
Carey is one of the most successful music acts in history, having sold more than 200 million records and won five Grammys. She is also credited for being one of the pioneers of contemporary pop, inspiring a whole generation of singers. Carey is involved in many environment, animal rights, and child protection charity organizations. Most of the time, she proceeds money from her biggest hits to help people in need.
Mariah Carey
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