American mezzo-sopranos

Madonna Louise Ciccone ( ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. Her works incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes and have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Madonna has had a significant socio-cultural impact across both the 20th and 21st centuries and is often deemed one of the greatest musicians of all time.

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions. Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist, the wealthiest female musician, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. An influential figure in popular music, Cyrus is known for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She was an established child actress before developing a successful entertainment career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol with her portrayal of Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011), growing a profitable franchise and achieving two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard 200.

American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1992)

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand is an American singer, actress, songwriter, and filmmaker. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Streisand's success in the entertainment industry has included Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.

Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968), known by the mononym Anastacia, is an American singer-songwriter who has released eight albums and sold over 50 million records worldwide, and collecting a total of 227 gold and platinum certifications. Thanks to her distinctive tone she has been described as "the little lady with the big voice." Anastacia defines her musical style as "sprock", meaning a fusion of soul, pop, and rock.

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Considered a pop icon, she is known for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Jackson's sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content that concerned social issues and deeply felt experiences contributed to the appeal of her work to the youth audience.

American jazz singer (1917–1996)

American singer (1943–1970)

Canadian-American singer

American singer-songwriter and musician (born 1981)

American singer-songwriter and pianist

American singer

American singer and actress (born 1981)

American singer (1950–2015)

American rock musician

American actress and singer

American singer and actress (born 2000)

American actress and singer (1908-1984)

Canadian-born American actress, dancer and singer (1922–2007)

American recording artist; pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist

American singer and actress (born 1985)

American singer

American musician

American singer

American singer-songwriter, musician (born 1960)

American musician and singer

American actress (born 1968)

Normani Kordei Hamilton ( ; born May 31, 1996), known mononymously as Normani, is an American singer, dancer, and former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. While in the group, she competed in Dancing with the Stars (2017). She embarked on a solo career with her 2018 debut single "Love Lies" (with Khalid), which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and received quintuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

American actress and singer (born 1949)

American singer (1943–2022)

American rock guitarist and singer

American recording artist, singer, and composer

American country singer

American singer

American pop singer

American stage and film actress (1915-2018)

American singer and songwriter

American musician

American singer

American singer, actress from Georgia

American actress

Trinidadian-born singer

American actress (born 1972)

American musician

American singer

American actress and singer

American soul singer

American singer

Ledisi Anibade Young (; born March 28, 1972), better known simply as Ledisi, is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba.

American singer (1934–2018)

American actress and singer (1944-2000)

American singer and actress

American recording artist; actress and singer

American singer

American musician (1954-2000)

Janid Ortiz, known as Janid, is an American singer, actress and reality TV star. Musically, she lies between Latin pop, contemporary R&B, and electronica genres. Born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico, she first began to gain recognition in 2014 when she released her Spanish album La Magia under the Sony Music Latin imprint label, Handshake.

US violinist, mezzo soprano