Singer-songwriters from Illinois

Ye is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music, characterized by frequent stylistic shifts, has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangster rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary.

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.

American singer, songwriter, and record producer

Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.

American singer, songwriter and actor

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1940)

American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)

American musician (1931–2007)

American rapper and singer (1998–2019)

American singer (born 1953)

Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress, singer, and television host. She has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Time magazine included her on its list of most influential people in the world in 2019.

American guitarist and musician

American musician, writer and painter

American singer-songwriter (1942–1999)

American actress

American blues musician (1910–1976)

American rapper and record producer (born 1995)

American singer and actress

American singer (1930–2010)

American blues musician (1915–1992)

American rapper, singer and record producer (born 1993)

American record engineer and musician (1962–2024)

American rapper

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

American singer (1947–1979)

American musician

American rock musician (1947–2003)

American rock musician

American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (1893–1958)

American musician

Elizabeth Eden Harris (born May 31, 1997), known professionally as Cupcakke (often stylized as cupcakKe; pronounced "cupcake"), is an American rapper and singer-songwriter known for her hypersexualized, brazen, and often comical persona and music.

American rapper

actress, entertainer, singer, writer, and producer (born 1931)

American actor (1927–2018)

American musician

American singer-songwriter and musician (1945-1979)

American singer (1951–2007)

American singer and actor

American singer (born 1954)

American musician (born 1942)

American singer-songwriter (b. 1941)

American singer-songwriter (1946-2020)

American blues singer-songwriter (1935–2017)

Elisabeth Corrin Maurus (born November 21, 1982), known as Lissie, is an American singer-songwriter. She released her debut EP, "Why You Runnin'", in November 2009. Her debut album, Catching a Tiger, was released in June 2010. Her second studio album, Back to Forever, was released in October 2013. Her first record as an independent artist, and third studio album, My Wild West, was released February 12, 2016 and went on to receive critical acclaim. Her fourth studio album Castles, was released worldwide on March 23, 2018. Her fifth studio album, Carving Canyons, was released September 16, 2022.

American singer

American recording artist; soul singer and pianist

singer

American singer, musician and multi-instrumentalist (born 1973)

American singer-songwriter

American singer

American musician, singer, actor, dancer (1957–1997)

American musician (born 1976)

American singer, born 2006

American folk singer and singer-songwriter

American country singer

American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist (1944–2024)

American Chicago blues musician (1904-1981)

American singer-songwriter

American musician

American musician and artist (1963–2003)