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Rounding out the top 20 most influential female pop stars Gloria Estefan(Gloria Estefan) is a 53-year-old Latin American singer-songwriter who has won five Grammy awards and has sold over 90 million of her records.

In 19th place - Lily Allen(Lily Allen) is an English pop singer who won the 2010 Brit Awards nomination for Best Solo Singer. The first single of Lily's second album, having started on the first line of the British national chart, lasted a month on it, while the album itself became the bestseller in the UK in the week of release.

The 18th line is occupied by the 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) was ranked 17th. Alecia Beth Moore became a popular performer in early 2000. Since then, having won 2 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Music Awards and 2 Brit Awards, Pink has been named Top Female Pop Artist from 2000 to 2010 by US Billboard magazine. According to the same magazine, she became the 6th highest paid artist in 2009, earning $ 36 million in a year - and this is only in the music field.

16th became Emmy Lee(Amy Lee) is the vocalist of the band Evanescence, whose repertoire includes the album "Fallen" - one of eight albums in the history of rock that spent a whole year in the US Top 50. The band's music sounds at ten feature films and computer games, and behind her composition - as many as 2 Grammy awards.

On the verge of leaving the top 15 most popular and sold - Kylie Minogue(Kylie Minogue) is an Australian singer, actress and songwriter. Starting her career in 1987, the 42-year-old pop star has achieved record sales of over $100 million (including 40 million albums and 60 million singles). In addition, Kylie was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to music.

14th place went to the Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actress Alanis Morissette(Alanis Morissette). The star, who began her career in 1984 as a teenager, has since sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

Shania Twain(Shania Twain) - Canadian singer, rightfully called one of the most successful contemporary country performers in the world, became 13th. Seven singles of the singer took first place in the US country charts; her third album is the 7th best-selling album in Canadian history. Shania is also currently the only performer in the world to be awarded three consecutive Diamond Albums.

On the 12th line is located Amy Winehouse(Amy Winehouse) English singer, performing soul-pop with jazz motifs, recognized by critics as one of the leading British performers 2000s. In Amy's career baggage - 6 Grammy nominations and a victory in 5 categories.

11th turned out Shakira(Shakira) is a Colombian singer, dancer, songwriter, composer, record producer and philanthropist who performed 150 concerts in 100 cities in 37 countries in 2005. Over 2,300,000 people attended her concerts around the world that year. In autumn 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 powerful women who conquered the world with their vocals. The star, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide, was included in Rolling Stone Magazine's lists as one of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

On the 9th position - beyoncé(Beyonce) is an American R&B singer, music producer, actress, dancer and model, declared by Billboard as the most successful female artist of the 2000s. and the main radio artist of the last decade. Having sold more than 35 million albums and singles in the United States, the singer in 2010 was ranked second in the Forbes rating of "100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World."

8th place, according to the magazine " Entertainment Weekly”, deserved the American pop singer, dancer and actress Christina Aguilera(Christina Aguilera), who, with sales of over 42 million albums worldwide, is ranked 20th on Billboard's "Artists of the Decade" list.

Mariah Carey(Mariah Carey) - American pop singer, producer and actress - on the 7th line of the top 20. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Mariah has been named the best-selling pop singer of the millennium. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third most popular female singer in the world.

42-year-old Canadian singer, actress, songwriter and business woman Celine Dion(Celine Dion) became the 6th with over 200 million albums sold worldwide. 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) - American pop singer, songwriter and actress, winner of Grammy and Emmy awards. The total sales of 57-year-old Cindy's records, which include 11 albums and more than 40 singles, exceed 25 million copies.

4th position went to Tina Turner(Tina Turner) is an American singer and actress whose musical career spanned over 50 years. 70-year-old Tina, whose records have sold about 180 million copies worldwide, is the winner of numerous awards, and her achievements in rock music deservedly ensured her the title of "Queen of Rock and 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 who have an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and 3 Golden Globes at the same time, received 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 took sixth place in the Forbes ranking of the 100 greatest and most influential celebrities in the world.

Topped the ranking of the most popular and best-selling performers in pop music Madonna(Madonna) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter, as well as the most commercially successful singer, having sold the most records of any female performer: more than 200 million albums and 100 million singles.

According to Madonna's record company Warner Brothers Records, in 2005 worldwide sales of her albums exceeded 200 million copies.

In 2008, the artist, who deservedly bears the title of "Queen of Pop", was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In the first place in the list of the most famous singers - Madonna These celebrities are not just talented, charming and successful. They made a colossal contribution to the development of show business not only in America, but throughout the world. Therefore, their names are heard by millions of people around the world. They are the most popular singers in America. It is with these ladies that your today's acquaintance will take place, which will take place within the framework of our article entitled: “The most famous american singers».

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This rating of the most famous American singers was compiled on the basis of data related to the number of sales of their CDs, concerts, tours, and simply great love from fans. So who are they famous singers America? Let's finally get to know them.

We will say two words about our twenty ...

Before giving details about each of them, let's create a list of leaders:

1. Madonna
2. Britney Spears
3. Tina Turner
4. Cyndi Lauper
5. Avril Ramona Lavigne
6. Mariah Carey
7. Christina Aguilera
8. Katy Perry
9. Whitney Houston
10. Alisha Keys
11. Rihanna
12. Gwen Rene Stefani
13. Lady Gaga
14. beyoncé
15. Emmy Lee
16. Nelly Furtado
17. Fergie
18. Gloria Estefan

And we will start from the last twentieth place in our rating, where the 53-year-old Latin American singer settled, who not only sings, but also writes the lyrics and music of her songs herself Gloria Estefan. Throughout her career in show business, Gloria managed to sell more than 90 million records of her songs. In addition, the singer was awarded the Grammy Honorary Award five times. The most famous music critics Estefan has been called the queen of Latin American pop music more than once.

In 19th place is the American singer, designer and actress Stacey Ann Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie. The famous Black Eye Piss brought the singer immense popularity, where since 2011 Fergie became the vocalist of this hip-hop and pop group. In addition, the singer is actively involved in solo career. But her solo album, which was released in 2006, was named triple platinum and took first place in prestigious TOPs not only America, but also Europe.

Popular "brutal" American singer, songwriter and performer of her songs and part-time actress, Alisha Beth Moore, she is Pink took 18th place in the list of "famous American singers". Pink's popularity peaked in 2000. The singer has five MTV awards, two Grammy awards and two Brit Edwards awards. Also, the singer was repeatedly called the best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music field.

In 17th place is a popular singer, music producer and just a beauty. Nelly Furtado. It was Furtado who managed to sell a record number of her albums, in the amount of 25 million.

Vocalist of the famous rock band "Evannesses" Emmy Lee took 16th place in our TOP. On the account of the singer not only the famous songs of the group, but also music album Fallen, which is part of her repertoire. It was this album that was named one of the eight in the entire history of rock, which was able to occupy a leading position in the rating lists throughout the year. By the way, Emmy is the owner of two Grammy awards.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles aka beyoncé ranked 15th. This American RNBI-style performer, music producer, actress, dancer and model, started her career in the 1990s when she was a soloist women's group"Destinus Child". At that time, this group was the best-selling in the world (more than 35 million albums and singles). On the this moment the singer is active solo career. In 2010, Beyoncé was named one of the most influential musicians in the world by Phobs magazine.

The most outrageous American singer, dancer, DJ and composer Lady Gaga(Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta), placed 14th. The singer has 5 Grammy awards, 13 WMA awards, and the sale of her singles in 2011 exceeded 69 million and 22 million albums.

American singer, actress, producer and designer Gwen Rene Stefani settled in 13th place. The singer began her career in 1986 in the pop-rock group No Doubt. It is thanks to Stephanie that this group has become one of the most popular in the world. The solo songs of the singer were named among the best-selling in the world.

Robin Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna, took 12th place in our ranking. The first album of the singer, which was released in 2005, immediately hit the top ten. Rihanna managed to sell more than twenty million albums and sixty million singles, so she can safely be called the most popular singer. Rihanna has 4 Grammy awards, 4 American Music Awards.

American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who performs rhythm and blues, soul, and neo-soul Alisha Keys placed in 11th place, replenishing the American bowels of show business. Alisha is not only one of the most popular performers She has 14 Grammy awards to her credit.

And the pop singer closed the top ten Whitney Houston. During her career, Houston was able to sell 170 million albums and singles. In addition, Whitney has the honorary status of the most popular singer of all time.

On the 9th position was no less popular Katy Perry. Katy not only has great amount awards in the world of music, she still has unique ability create such hits that are able to immediately get to the first lines of the world charts.

8th place we decided to give deservedly Christina Aguilera. This American pop artist not only sold 42 million of her albums, but also got into the top 20 "Famous American Artists of the Decade".

Avril Ramona Lavigne this year was named the most popular singer in the United States. More than 11 million of her albums have been sold worldwide. Thanks to this, Avril was able to take the 10th place in the rating for commercial success and the 6th line of our TOP.

A few words about leaders

And the top five of our list of "famous American singers" included: American pop singer winner of such awards as Grammy and Emmy Cyndi Lauper, which has 25 million albums sold. The singer who has devoted more than 50 years to show business Tina Turner, on account of which 180 million album sales and the title of "Queen of Rock and Roll". Director, music producer and famous American singer Cher, which even has an Oscar in its collection of awards. Britney Spears, recognized not only as the world's best-selling female singer of the 2000s, but also as one of the world's most influential celebrities. And, of course, Madonna. It is this American performer, songwriter, producer, actress, director and screenwriter that is recognized as the most popular and commercially successful singer. Madonna has over 200 million albums and 100 million singles to her credit. And since 2008, the singer has been wearing honorary title"Queens of Pop".

Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009 pcs. Indiana, USA
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. The legendary American pop singer, the owner of the title of "King of Pop", dancer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur. One of the most beloved and influential artists of recent times, winner of thirteen Grammy awards and hundreds of other awards. thirteen times listed in the Guinness Book of Records, about a billion copies of Michael's albums have been sold in the world. In 2009, he was officially recognized as an American Legend and Music Icon.

Adriano Celentano

January 6, 1938 Milan, Italy
Adriano Celentano, is italian singer, composer, comedian, actor, director and TV presenter. He is the best selling Italian singer and the best selling male artist in Italy. Throughout his career, he released 41 studio albums with a total circulation of 150 million, and also starred in more than 40 films.

Whitney Houston

August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012 Newark, USA
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. Houston has been one of the best-selling singers in music history, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She has released six studio albums, one holiday album and three soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certifications. Houston is the only female artist to have 7 consecutive #1 #1 Billboard Hot 100 singles.

Mireille Mathieu

Mireille Mathieu is a French singer and pop singer. Heralded by the French press as Edith Piaf's successor, she recorded over 1,200 songs on nine different languages, with over 120 million records sold worldwide.

Charles Aznavour

Charles Aznavour, is a French and Armenian singer, composer, actor, public figure and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he was also one of the most famous singers in the world. He has acted in over sixty films, consisting of nearly a thousand songs (including at least 150 in English, 100 in Italian, 70 in Spanish and 50 in German), and has sold over 100 million records.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most famous songs partnerships of the 20th century. Guinness World Records is described as "the most successful composer and musician of all time", with 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles, and as "the most successful songwriter" in United Kingdom history chart.

Tina Turner

Tina Turner is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned over half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Her combined album and single sales will total about 180 million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone has rated her 63 of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and considers her the "Queen of Rock and Roll".

Alla Pugacheva

Pugacheva Alla Borisovna is a Soviet and Russian pop singer, producer, film actress. Throughout the former Soviet Union she was as the most successful performer in the Soviet terms of record sales and popularity. She became Honored Artist of Russia of the RSFSR in 1980, National artist Russian RSFSR in 1985 and People's Artist USSR in 1991.

Madonna

American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter. Madonna is considered one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Last Century" Time for being an influential figure. To date, more than 300 million copies of discs worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling woman in the world.

Elton Hercules John

Sir Elton John is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. In his 40-year career, John has sold over 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker, English rock and blues vocalist who rose to popularity in the 1960s. He is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his No. 1 hit "Where We Belong", a duet performed with Jennifer Warnes. It was ranked #97 in the Top 100 big lists the Rolling Stone singers.

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. In 2008, Billboard magazine published a list of "100 the best artists of all time, in which Wonder took fifth place. Blind shortly after birth, Wonder signed to the Motown Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day.

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. On January 3, 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her on their 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list, as well as the ninth greatest artist of all time.

Ray Charles Robinson

Ray Charles is an American musician known as Ray Charles, author of over 70 studio albums, one of the world's most famous performers of music in the styles of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues. Rolling Stone ranked Charles number ten on their list of "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" in 2004, and #2 in their 2008 list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". the greatest singers of all time."

Diana Ross

Diana Ross is an American singer, producer and actress. She was the lead singer of the Motown Supremes in the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began his solo career. Diana Ross has sold over 100 million records worldwide. She is one of the few people to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and vocalist of the Boston rock band Aerosmith. Stephen Tyler continued to record music and perform with the Aerosmith band for more than 41 years. He is included in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Singers. He also placed 3rd on the Hit parade of the Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. In 2001, he was introduced to rock and roll with Aerosmith,

Elvis Presley

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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was an Indo-British singer-songwriter, best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the Queen of Rock band. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage presence and powerful vocals over four octaves. In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked him number 18 on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

David Bowie

David Bowie is an English musician, actor, producer and arranger. He is known for his distinctive voice, as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. In a 2002 BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons, Bowie was placed at number 29. Throughout his career, he has sold around 140 million albums. In the UK it has been awarded five platinum album certifications, 11 gold and eight silver, and in the US five and seven gold platinum certifications. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him 39th on their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" list, and 23rd on the list. best singers of all time.

Mick Jagger

Michael Jagger is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the vocalist and founder of Rolling bands Stones. Jagger's career spanned over fifty years. In 1989, he was introduced to rock and roll with the Rolling Stones.

Scorpions

Founded in 1965, Hannover, Germany.

Scorpions are a German hard rock and heavy metal band formed in 1965 in Hannover, Germany. Throughout their career of over 40 years, they have released dozens of singles, live albums, compilations and some live DVDs and received several international awards, making them the most successful rock band from Germany. The group's sales are between 100 and 150 million albums worldwide, of which 10.5 million are sold in the United States.

James Brown

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Lionel Richie

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Barry White

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Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist and composer whose musical career covers over 40 years. Because of Sabbath's dark style, Osborne became known as the "Prince of Darkness". He is also known as " Godfather heavy metal." Osbourne has achieved multi-platinum status as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath and has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Frank Sinatra

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles- Black American composer and a singer. Fate took away Ray's eyesight, but this did not prevent him from becoming the greatest artist of the 20th century. Ray Charles is considered the father of jazz and rhythm and blues. During his creative life, he released more than 70 albums that captivated listeners with their energy.

Chuck Berry

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Marvin Gaye

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- The King of Rock and Roll. World fame brought the song "Heartbreak Hotel". Before the English invasion (The Beatles) did not leave the first places of the charts in Europe and America. The huge popularity of Elvis brought the singer fabulous fees. The concerts were always sold out. Americans still honor Elvis and arrange grandiose shows of the singer's doubles.

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is an outstanding American composer and singer. AT early years did not perform on stage when his songs rose to the top of the charts. Only in 1965 Bob released his first solo album, which won the hearts of rock music lovers. The circulation of his album exceeded one million. Subsequent albums were no less popular.

Little Richard

Little Richard- American singer and songwriter. One of the founding fathers of rock and roll. It was he who came up with the characteristic rhythm rock and roll who blew music world late 50s and early 60s. All of Richard's super hits were covered by the leading stars of rock and roll and helped them climb to the top of the musical Olympus.

Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix

Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix- Singer and virtuoso guitarist. He pioneered new electric guitar timbres and literally paved the way for heavy rock music. The black musician with the band of the same name recorded over 200 hits. Jimmy died of an overdose of sleeping pills in 1970.

Otis Redding

Otis Redding- American singer and guitarist. In his short lifespan (died as a result of a plane crash), for 26 years he managed to become famous throughout the United States. Worked in the style of "soul". His songs "These Arms Of Mine", "Pain In My Heart" and others have been at the top of the US charts more than once. Otis is recognized as a classic of the soul style.

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison- American rock musician and singer, whose special popularity falls on the 60s. One of the pioneers 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 performers. Many consider Sam the progenitor of this style. His single "You Send Me" was the starting point to the heights of fame. Subsequent songs by Sam Cooke were also very popular in the world.

Dean Reed

Dean Reed is an American singer and film actor. Because of his centre-left views, he was blacklisted by US singers and was forced to leave his homeland forever. He was a beloved artist in the USSR. Starred in anti-American films, and sang revolutionary songs against genocide and wars.