American torch singers

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by her death in 1962.

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its melancholic exploration of glamor and romance, with frequent references to pop culture and 1950s–1970s Americana. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, three MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, two Billboard Women in Music awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for 11 Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Variety honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century". In 2023, Rolling Stone placed Del Rey on their list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time", while Rolling Stone UK named her as the "greatest American songwriter of the 21st century".

Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian whose career spanned four decades. She is known for her artistic range and strong contralto voice, working in a variety of genres including musicals, comedies, and dramas. Her career and personal life, marked by both public fascination and private struggle, made her a cultural icon.

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.

Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Songbird Supreme", Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, signature use of the whistle register, and diva persona. An influential figure in popular culture, she was ranked as the fifth-greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023.

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer and actor. One of the first multimedia stars, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons. Crosby made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.

Cher ( ; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold fashion and visual presentation, and multifaceted career. Her screen roles often reflect her public image as a strong-willed, outspoken woman. An influential figure in popular culture, Cher has sustained a career spanning more than six decades through continual reinvention.

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.

American jazz singer (1917–1996)

American jazz singer (1915–1959)

American singer, songwriter and pianist and civil rights activist (1933–2003)

American singer (1926–2023)

American musician

American singer, actress, dancer and activist (1917–2010)

American country singer (1932–1963)

American singer (1920–2002)

American singer (born 1940)

Rosemary Clooney was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the song "Come On-a My House", which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me", "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There", "This Ole House", and "Sway". She also had success as a jazz vocalist.

American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990)

American actress

American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963)

American actress and singer (1914-1996)

American actress and singer (1926-2000)

American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress (1896-1977)

American blues rock musician

American actress, singer, entrepreneur (1930-2014)

American singer (1937–2018)

American jazz musician and actress (1922-1994)

American pop singer, songwriter, and actor (1913–2007)

American jazz singer (1919–2006)

American actress and singer (born 1940)

American actress, comedian, dancer and singer (born 1946)

American singer (1917–2008)

American pop singer, chanteuse, comic actress (1928-2013)

American-born jazz singer and actor (1901–1993)

American singer and actress (1913–2005)

American jazz singer, songwriter, and guitarist

Native American jazz singer

Mexican-American recording artist; singer, actress

American singer (1925–1990)

American singer, vaudevillian, musical theatre performer and film actress (1897–1978)

American socialite, actress, singer, and activist (1904-1971)

American jazz singer and actress (1900–1941)

American jazz singer (1927–2009)

American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995)

American singer and actress (1930-2018)

American actress (1917-1993)

American singer (1922–2016)

American actress (1913-2010)

American blues and jazz singer (1911-1987)

American actress and singer (b. 1928)

American singer-songwriter

American singer (1897-1954)

American singer

American jazz singer (1894–1943)

American singer

American singer, actress and artist

American jazz and R&B singer

American singer

American singer (1937–2023)