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. This list of the top female singers are both living, like Adele and Madonna, and long gone, like Nico and Amy Winehouse, though their albums and singles continue to sell to loyal and new audiences, be they American or located elsewhere in the world.
Vote up those great female voices you think should be at the top of the list, and vote down those who you think come in a bit flat. The legendary Peggy Lee, known for timeless hits like “Fever” and “Is That All There Is?”, brought a sultry sophistication to jazz and pop. Her daughter, Nicki Lee Foster, also pursued singing, though she stayed more behind the scenes in her mother’s later career. Peggy’s influence is still felt today through countless female vocalists who studied her phrasing, tone, and effortless command of emotion.
