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Jul 28, 2021 · Stacker highlights 50 of the most influential women musicians of the 21st century, from solo vocalists like Adele to female-led bands like Tune-Yards.
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Mar 8, 2024 · All the women on this list have been hugely influential in their fields, however, these five women stand out for having made the biggest impacts, whether that be in music production, traversing genres, or using their voices to speak about social, racial, and gender injustice.
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- Kate Bush (1958-) Emerging from the English countryside at the age of 19, Kate Bush already knew how to elevate her music to the level of high art. Her debut single, Wuthering Heights (from her debut album, The Kick Inside), took inspiration from Emily Brontë’s novel of the same name, with Bush channelling the 250-page psychological drama into a four-minute pop masterpiece, making her the first female artist to hit the UK No.1 spot with an entirely self-penned song.
- Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) A beacon of light when your spirit is in the dark, Aretha Franklin has made a lasting contribution to both music and culture.
- Joni Mitchell (1943-) Must hear: The Last Time I Saw Richard.
- Missy Elliott (1971-) Missy Elliott established her career in the early 90s with the R&B group Sista. In 1997, however, she marked her arrival as a solo artist with her iconic debut album, Supa Dupa Fly.
Aug 24, 2021 · From Adele to the Tune-Yards these women have made their mark in the music industry for years to come.
- Julie Andrews. One of the best-known British female singers of all time is Julie Andrews. Born into a family of performers, Andrews was on stage from an early age which got her to start on TV as a teenager.
- Shirley Bassey. Our next British artist, Shirley Bassey, was born in Cardiff, Wales, to a Nigerian father and English mother. The adults in Shirley’s life recognized her powerful voice at an early age but were not particularly supportive of her potential.
- Adele. Not only is Adele one of the most popular British singers to ever live, she is also one of the biggest stars in the world. This London-born artist’s list of accolades is too long to list, but they include 15 Grammy Awards as well as dozens of awards for singing and songwriting.
- Olivia Newton-John. With sweet girl-next-door looks and an angelic voice to match, Olivia Newton-John charmed her way into her listeners’ hearts. And into our list as well.
Famous female singers have not only shaped the sound of modern music but have also influenced culture, fashion, and social movements. From powerful vocalists like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion to trailblazing pop icons like Beyoncé and Madonna, these women have transcended genres and set new standards in the music industry.
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Aug 17, 2023 · From Madonna to Whitney Houston, these singers have achieved massive success and have inspired other women to pursue their dreams. While there are too many talented female singers to list them all, here are 31 of the greatest and most famous female singers of all time. Let’s get started.
