Top 10 Vocalists of All Time

Today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 vocalists of all time for this list we've chosen our male and female singers based on a combination of the quality of their voices vocal range recognition and popularity if you didn't see a singer you think should be on the list be sure to check out our videos on the top 10 male vocalists and top 10 female vocalists number;

10 Tina Turner  

           

Starting off as a featured singer this multi-talented artist really turned heads as part of the duo the icon Tina Turner revue thanks to her memorable dance moves and killer legs Tina quickly became known as a powerhouse performer but it wasn't only for those attributes that she earned the nickname the queen of rock and roll Turner's voice exudes an energy and strength unlike any other in music which has allowed her to forge a successful solo career across multiple genres.

09 Ella Fitzgerald 

Ella Fitzgerald to do that buh-buh-buh DD in her almost six decades long recording career Ella Fitzgerald sold 40 million albums one over a dozen Grammys and released more than 70 albums don't mean a thing if it isn’t got that swing you have to what do I do what do I have to I do have to ask so is it any surprise she's been called the first lady of song when it came to pitch and tone lady Ella was simply unparalleled the queen of jazz could also improvise with the best of them and excelled particularly with scat singing.

08 Stevie Wonder

This American artist has been honing his scene skill since he was a little boy in fact Stevie Wonder was 11 when he signed with his first record label known for his vocal harmonies and melodies this soul music legend has earned dozens of number ones on the pop and R&B charts I just say plus he doesn't only write and produce his own music he also plays multiple instruments.

07 Whitney Houston 

      

We will always love this best-selling and record-setting artist for more reasons than just your unbelievable cover of Dolly Parton's I will always love you not only did Whitney Houston help break barriers for African-American artists she also found success in R&B soul hop and gospel the voice as she was known was considered a mezzo-soprano and could sing so boldly and so richly there's no way we'll ever forget her.  

   

 

06 Mariah Carey

She's not one of the best-selling artists ever for nothing this songbird supreme burst onto the music scene with form number-one hits and stunned critics and fans with her ability to use her voice as an instrument yes boasting a five octave vocal range and making the use of the whistle register completely her own riot Kerry is also known for being able to sing a single syllable while moving between multiple notes in sequence

05 Etta James   

Etta James played a major role in bringing R&B and rock and roll together while she started off singing in the former style for crossover success in pop and other genres secured her a spot in music history James may have been a contralto but her voice evolved throughout her almost 60-year career, she's had such a big impact on so many musicians thereafter.

04 Elvis Presley

     

Elvis Presley down at the Hindu Bowl flaunting good looks sexy dance moves and a rebellious image, Elvis Presley and his country and blues rock roots with electric guitars to become the king of rock and roll but he wouldn't be the icon he is without his versatile emotional and unmistakable voice his ability to capture the power and variety of R&B and gospel music ensured that he had something for everybody and helped him become the best-selling solo artist ever.

      

03 Michael Jackson 

It wasn't for nothing that Michael Jackson became one of the most famous and successful entertainers ever just take note of his unique style unmatched creativity passion for music groundbreaking dance moves dance and innovative short films however he also stood out for his singing and songwriting abilities which allowed him to craft and perform hits in genres like pop rock soul R&B and more let's not forget his evolving vocal style which included his early soprano unmistakable falsetto and high tenor. 

02 Freddie Mercury

With his big personality lively stage presence and knack for writing some of the greatest rock melodies ever Freddie Mercury was definitely one of the greatest front-man rock had ever seen and then there was his voice boasting a range that reached four octaves it's no surprise Queen flawlessly straddled genres like rock opera heavy metal progressive rock pop R&B and more and alongside Brian Mays guitar abilities mercury really poured his heart and soul into his performances and helped the band sell out stadiums worldwide before we unveil our number one pick here are a few honorable mentions you start spreading the news I'm leaving today I want to be a part of it New York New York.

01 Aretha Franklin    

I've been riding in the midst of she may have started out in gospel but the queen of soul has shown time and time again that she's got it no matter what genre she's singing the multiple Grammy winner and best-selling artist has a voice that's versatile confident and beautiful whether she's covering another artists songs or dabbling in jazz R&B or soul Aretha Franklin is a natural talent who's earned all of our respect.