Famous American singers list. The most charming singers in the world
They have always been considered one of the most talented in the world. Possible reason This is due to their brevity and amazing musicality. native language. But, most likely, they are inspired by Britney Spears, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Eminem and many other performers who caught fire in America.
Popular American artists
To determine the most famous singer in America, you only have to look at their sales level. Thus, over the entire period, listeners most often purchased musical work performers presented below. To the list of the most popular singers includes:
- Elvis Presley - music. His dynamic music and fiery dances conquered the whole world in their time.
- Michael Jackson is one of the most legendary singers. His melodies are still hummed to this day. The author is amazing moonwalk.
- Madonna is a singer with stunning looks and figure. Her character and power are felt in every song.
- Mariah Carey is a frequent leader of the American charts. She is the one who is invited to the presidential inauguration, she is the one who sings at the memorial service for Michael Jackson and at a host of other significant events.
- Eminem is an American rap artist. Awarded an Oscar for the song for the film.
Stars of the American sky of the 21st century
New stars actively began to light up in America after 2000. Until that moment, the bulk American performers were those who started their careers in the 90s or even earlier.
Not long ago in music world America burst in:
- Taylor Swift is a singer working in genres such as country and pop music.
- Selena Gomez is a pop singer who came to music after a successful acting career.
- Miley Cyrus is an incredibly extravagant pop star. Not only her songs, but also her extraordinary outfits always evoke a lot of emotions in the public.
- Justin Bieber is a singer who has risen to the top of his career in a very short time. At first he was just a YouTube star, and now he is adored by a multimillion-dollar audience.
Each person has his own musical preferences. There are a lot of genres in art, and each of them has a countless number of performers. They heal our souls, touch our hearts, and bring joy to the people. They give us the opportunity to enjoy the overflows musical instruments and performers' voices. American singers carry their creativity even across distances. It remains in memory for long years and decades.
Music life
Many singers not only sing, but also create songs themselves. They compose music and poetry, and sometimes their works are on a par with the works of great poets and composers. Many people consider themselves fans of one talent. Having chosen one single and unique (according to your taste) performer, you carry your love for him throughout your entire life.
Extravagant Lady Gaga
The current stage is represented by young American singers and many of them present their talent in an original way. Not everyone can adequately appreciate modern talents. However, they also have many fans. For example, Lady Gaga expresses her talent in very extravagant and sometimes shocking ways. Nevertheless, the number of her fans is in the millions.
The singer's real name is Stephanie. She was born in 1986 and throughout her childhood and adolescence she cherished the dream of becoming famous person. Active creative development and participation in various music competitions, brought long-awaited results. Thanks to an invitation to a very popular television program, Stephanie received her first fame. Keeping abreast of world musical events and visiting places where singers gather, the girl absorbed the experience of accomplished pop artists.
First musical achievement Lady Gaga debuted her album The Fame. This happened in 2008. Already in next year the album including new songs was re-released and received title The Fame Monster. In 2009, a well-known American magazine declared singer Lady Gaga the best performer among newcomers. When did fame come? In 2010, she received the title of best performer of the year.
Paris Hilton - famous blonde
The list of “Popular American Singers” also includes blonde Paris Hilton.
She is not only a famous performer, but also a representative of the richest Hilton dynasty, which owns a huge network. She calls her date of birth 1981, in fact it is 1978. She did not manage to get a secondary education in college right away. Due to frequent absenteeism and poor academic performance, the girl was expelled. But then I still tried to get a certificate.
In 2000, Paris signed a contract with a modeling agency. Then there were several other companies working in this area. In 2002, she starred in the film Nine Lives. Paris and her friend Nicole accepted Active participation in Reality Show (2002). At the same time, her autobiography was recognized as a bestseller. All American singers strive to be visible, which is why Paris continues to act in films. What came of it? For participation in the filming of the film “Home wax figures" She wins the award for "best scream."
In 2007, Paris was in jail for 23 days due to frequent driving violations. Two years after this, she received awards for dubious achievements in cinema.
Pink is a lover of chaos
Our "American Singers" list includes another very determined girl. Real name: Alicia Moore, born in 1979. I have been interested in music since childhood. Attending school was not a frequent activity for her, as she was kicked out of classes due to indecent questions she asked teachers.
Because of Great love she started attending dances very early entertainment clubs. At the same time, Alicia was interested in music.
She wrote the lyrics for vocal performance herself. She sang in her friend's group, which was amateur.
The groups in which Pink worked very soon disintegrated. It was hard for her until she signed a contract that was significant in her life. Her Solo career turned out to be successful. With large, confident steps, the singer moved along career ladder up. She released albums one after another.
Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and other American singers of similar caliber are performers with whom Pink competes on equal terms, thanks to her rapid and very successful solo career.
Rounding out the top 20 most influential female pop stars is Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan is a 53-year-old Latin singer and songwriter who has won five Grammy Awards and sold over 90 million records.
In 19th place - Lily Allen(Lily Allen) is an English pop singer who won the 2010 Brit Awards nomination for best solo artist. The first single of Lily's second album, starting at number one in the British national chart, stayed there for a month, while the album itself became the top seller in the UK in the week of release.
Takes 18th place Canadian singer, songwriter, music producer and actress Nelly Furtado (Nelly Furtado)¸ who took part in the first serious show in 2001 and has since sold 25 million of her albums.
American singer, songwriter and actress, Pink(Pink) ended up in 17th position. Alecia Beth Moore became a popular performer in early 2000. Having since won 2 Grammy awards, 5 MTV awards Music Awards"and 2 Brit Awards, Pink was recognized as the best pop artist from 2000 to 2010 according to the American magazine Billboard. According to the same magazine, she became the 6th highest-paid artist in 2009, earning $36 million in a year - and that’s just in the music industry.
became 16th Emmy Lee(Amy Lee) - vocalist of the group "Evanescence", whose repertoire includes the album "Fallen" - one of eight albums in the history of rock that whole year spent in the US Top 50. The band's music sounds at ten feature films and computer games, and its composition has 2 Grammy awards behind it.
On the verge of leaving the top 15 most popular and best-selling - Kylie Minogue(Kylie Minogue) - Australian singer, actress and songwriter. Since launching her career in 1987, the 42-year-old pop star has achieved record sales of more than $100 million (including sales of 40 million albums and 60 million singles). In addition, Kylie was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her services to music.
14th place went to the Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actress Alanis Morissette(Alanis Morissette). The star, who began his career in 1984, was still in adolescence, has since sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.
Shania Twain(Shania Twain) - the Canadian singer, rightfully called one of the most successful contemporary country singers in the world, became 13th. The singer's seven singles reached number one on the US country charts; her third album is in 7th place in general list best-selling albums in Canadian history. Shania is also currently the only performer in the world to have been awarded Diamond albums three times in a row.
On the 12th line is located Amy Winehouse(Amy Winehouse) is an English singer performing soul-pop with jazz motifs, recognized by critics as one of the leading British performers of the 2000s. Amy's career includes 6 Grammy nominations and wins in 5 categories.
It turned out to be 11th Shakira(Shakira) - Colombian singer, dancer, songwriter, composer, music producer and philanthropist, who performed 150 concerts in 100 cities in 37 countries in 2005. That year, over 2,300,000 people attended her concerts around the world. In the fall of 2010, Shakira plans to release her seventh studio album, most of the songs of which will be in Spanish.
American pop singer, actress and former model Whitney Houston(Whitney Houston) rounded out the top ten influential women, who conquered the world with their vocals. The star, having sold more than 170 million albums and singles worldwide, entered the list of “ Rolling Stone Magazine" as one of 100 greatest performers of all times.
In 9th position - Beyoncé(Beyonce) is an American R&B singer, record producer, actress, dancer and model, declared by Billboard as the most successful performer of the 2000s. and main radio performer last decade. Having sold more than 35 million albums and singles in the United States, in 2010 the singer was ranked second in the Forbes ranking of “100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World.”
8th place, according to Entertainment Weekly magazine, went to the American pop singer, dancer and actress Christina Aguilera(Christina Aguilera), who, with sales of more than 42 million albums worldwide, is ranked 20th on Billboard's Artist of the Decade list.
Mariah Carey(Mariah Carey) - American pop singer, producer and actress - on the 7th line of the top 20. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, Mariah was named the best-selling pop singer of the millennium. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third most popular singer in the world.
42-year-old Canadian singer, actress, songwriter and businesswoman Celine Dion (Celine Dion) became the 6th, thanks to the sale of more than 200 million albums in the world. Celine is also the only female artist to have sold over two million singles in the UK.
Almost left the top five most influential singers Cyndi Lauper(Cyndi Lauper) is an American pop singer, songwriter and actress, winner of the Grammy and Emmy awards. 57-year-old Cindy's total record sales, which include 11 albums and more than 40 singles, exceed 25 million copies.
4th position went to Tina Turner(Tina Turner) - American singer and actress, whose music career lasted more than 50 years. With nearly 180 million records sold worldwide, 70-year-old Tina is the recipient of numerous awards and her achievements in rock music have deservedly earned her the title of "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll."
Bronze medal awarded Cher(Cher) is an American pop singer, songwriter, actress, director and music producer. The 64-year-old singer is one of the few people whose awards include an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and three Golden Globes for her work in the film, music and television industries.
American singer Britney Spears(Britney Spears) - in honorable second place. She is recognized as the best-selling female artist of the 2000s and the fifth best-selling artist of all time. In June 2010, the pop star was ranked sixth in Forbes' list of the 100 greatest and greatest influential celebrities peace.
Topped the ranking of the most popular and best-selling performers in pop music Madonna(Madonna) - American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter, as well as the most commercial successful singer, who sold greatest number of their recordings among all female artists: more than 200 million albums and 100 million singles.
According to the message record company Madonna's Warner Brothers Records album sales exceeded 200 million copies worldwide in 2005.
In 2008, the artist, who deservedly bears the title of “Queen of Pop,” was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra- Legend of American music of the 40s - 60s. Frank's songs are included in the golden collection of world music. An unforgettable voice and a special, soft style of performance conquered the whole world. Frank Sinatra was also a very popular actor and showman.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles(Ray Charles)- Black American composer and singer. Fate took away Ray's sight, but that didn't stop him from becoming greatest artist 20th century. Ray Charles is unofficially considered the father of jazz and rhythm and blues. For my creative life he released more than 70 albums that captivated listeners with their energy.
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry - American singer and composer of the late 50s and early 60s. King of rhythm and blues. His super hits were covered by many rock stars, including the Beatles. Most famous hit Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" made the singer famous. Subsequent songs were no less popular and loved by the people.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye- American singer and showman. King of rhythm and blues. Fame came after performing the hit "Pride and Joy". In 1965, Marvin entered the top ten best performers in America. Every song of his is a masterpiece.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley- King of Rock and Roll. World fame brought the song "Heartbreak Hotel". Until the English invasion (The Beatles) did not leave the first places of the charts in Europe and America. Elvis's enormous popularity brought the singer fabulous fees. The concerts were always sold out. Americans still revere Elvis and organize grandiose shows of the singer's doubles.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan - Outstanding American composer and singer. IN early years was not performing on stage when his songs were rising to the top of the charts. It wasn't until 1965 that Bob released his first solo album, which won the hearts of rock music lovers. The circulation of his album has exceeded one million. Subsequent albums were no less popular.
Little Richard
Little Richard- American singer and composer. One of the founding fathers of rock and roll. It was he who came up with the characteristic rhythm rock and roll, which took the music world by storm in the late 50s and early 60s. All of Richard's super hits were covered by leading rock and roll stars and helped them climb to the top of the musical Olympus.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix ( Jimi Hendrix)
- Singer and guitar virtuoso. He pioneered new electric guitar tones and literally paved the way for heavy rock music. The black musician with the band of the same name recorded more than 200 hits. Jimmy died from an overdose of sleeping pills in 1970.
Otis Redding
Otis Redding- American singer and guitarist. In his short life span (he died in a plane crash), he managed to become famous throughout the United States for 26 years. He worked in the soul style. His songs “These Arms Of Mine”, “Pain In My Heart” and others have repeatedly reached the top of the US charts. Otis is recognized as a classic of the soul style.
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison- American rock musician and singer, especially popular in the 60s. One of the founders of rock and roll. "Oh Pretty Woman" Only The Lonely" and other super hits topped the charts in Europe and America in the mid-60s.
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke - African-American singer - a leader among soul singers. Many consider Sam to be the progenitor of this style. His single "You Send Me" was Starting point to the heights of glory. Sam Cooke's subsequent songs were also very popular in the world.
Dean Reed
Dean Reed - American singer and film actor. Because of his left-of-center views, he was blacklisted as singers in the United States and was forced to leave his homeland forever. He was a beloved artist in the USSR. He starred in anti-American films and sang revolutionary songs against genocide and wars.
