List of the best female singers of all time, ranked by music fans and casual critics like you. Who are the greatest female vocalists ever? This list includes all the famous female singers from Aretha Franklin to Stevie Nicks to Christina Perri – those great women in music who have topped the charts for decades, and perhaps landed them a Rolling Stone cover or two. A singer uses their voice to create music and convey emotions through lyrics and melody. Singers can specialize in various genres, such as pop, rock, country, jazz, opera, and classical music.
Singers are essential components of musical ensembles, such as bands, choirs, and orchestras, or they can perform solo on stage or in a recording studio. Singers need to have excellent vocal skills, including pitch, range, control, and expression, as well as a good ear for music and the ability to read sheet music or lyrics. They also need to be comfortable performing in front of an audience and have stage presence and charisma to engage and entertain their listeners.
