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 just huge love from fans. So, who are they, the famous singers of America? Let's finally get to know them.
About our twenty, we will say two words ...
Before we give details about each of them, we will form a list of leaders:
- Madonna
- Britney Spears
- Cher
- Tina Turner
- Cindy Lauper
- Avril Ramona Lavin
- Mariah Carey
- Christine Aguilera
- Katy Perry
- Whitney Houston
- Alisha Kiz
- Rihanna
- Gwen Rene Stefani
- Lady Gaga
- Beyonce
- Emmy Lee
- Nelly Furtado
- Pink
- Fergie
- Gloria Estefan
And we will start with the last twentieth place of our rating, where a 53-year-old Latin American singer who not only sings but also herself writes lyrics and music of her songs 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 five times the Grammy Award. The most famous music critics have repeatedly called Estefan the queen of Latin American pop music.
The 19th place is occupied by an American singer, designer and actress Stacey Ann Ferguson popularly known as Fergie . Great popularity of the singer brought the famous "Black Ai Piss", where in 2011 Fergie became the vocalist of this hip-hop and pop group. In addition, the singer is actively engaged in a solo career. But her solo album, which was released in 2006, was named three times platinum and won first place in prestigious TOPs not only in America, but also in Europe.
A popular "brutal" American singer, songwriter and songwriter and part-time actress, Alisha Bet Moore , Pink also took the 18th place in the list of "famous American singers." The peak of popularity in Pink occurred in 2000. The singer has five MTV awards, two Grammy Awards and two Brit Awards. Also, the singer was repeatedly called the best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music industry.
The 17th place is home to a popular singer, music producer and simply beautiful Nelly Furtado . It was Furtado who managed to sell a record number of his albums, in the amount of 25 million.
Vocalist of the famous rock band "Evanescence" Emmy Lee took 16th place of our TOP. On the singer's account not only the band's famous songs, but also the music album "Fallen", which is included in its repertoire. It was this album that was named one of eight in the entire history of rock, which was able to occupy the leading position in the rating lists throughout the year. By the way, Emmy is the owner of two awards "Grammy".
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, she also took Beyoncé in 15th place. This American performer in the style of RNBI, music producer, actress, dancer and, in addition to everything, the model, began her career since the 1990s, when she was a soloist of the female group Destinus Child. At that time this team was the most sold in the whole world (more than 35 million albums and singles). At the moment the singer is an active solo career. In 2010, the magazine "Fobs" called Beyoncé one of the most influential musicians in the world.
The most shocking American singer, dancer, DJ and composer Lady Gaga (Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta), took the 14th place. The singer has 5 Grammy Awards, 13 WMA prizes, and her sales in 2011 exceeded 69 million and 22 million albums.
American singer, actress, producer and designer Gwen Rene Stefani settled in 13th place. Her career began in 1986 with the pop-rock band No Doubt. It was thanks to Stephanie that this group became one of the most popular in the world. Solo songs of the singer were named among the best selling all over the world.
Robin Rihanna Fenty, who is also Rihanna , took the 12th place of our rating. The first album of the singer, which was released in 2005, immediately fell into 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. Behind Rihanna 4 awards "Grammy", 4 awards "American Music Evords."
American singer, poetess, pianist and composer, performing in such styles as rhythm and blues, soul, neosoly Alisha Kiz took the 11th place, replenishing the American bowels of show business. Alisha is not only one of the most popular performers, she has 14 Grammy Awards.
And closed the top ten pop singer Whitney Houston . During her career, Houston was able to sell 170 million albums and singles. In addition, Whitney is the honorary status of the most popular singer of all time.
At the 9th position was no less popular Katy Perry . Kathy not only has a huge number of awards in the world of music, she still has a unique ability to create hits that can immediately get to the top of the world charts.
The 8th place we decided to deservedly give to Christina Aguilera . This American pop singer not only sold 42 million of her albums, but also got into the 20th "Famous American artists of the decade".
We honor the 7th line of our rating to the American singer, producer and actress Mariah Carey . The singer was able to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide and receive a considerable number of awards.
Avril Ramona Lavin was named the most popular singer of the USA this year. In the world, more than 11 million of her albums were sold. Avril thanks to this could take the 10th place in the ranking for commercial success and the 6th line of our TOP.
A few words about the leaders
And in the top five of our list of "famous American singers" included: American pop singer award-winning awards such as "Grammy" and "Emmy" Cindy Lauper , which accounts for 25 million copies of sold albums. The singer, who for more than 50 years gave the show business to Tina Turner , which accounted for 180 million sales of copies of albums and the title of "Queen of Rock and Roll." The director, music producer and famous American singer Sher , who even has an Oscar in her collection of awards. Britney Spears , recognized not only as the best-selling singer in the world in the 2000s, but also one of the most influential celebrities in the world. And, of course, Madonna . It is this American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, director and screenwriter who is recognized as the most popular and commercially successful singer. Madonna has about 200 million albums and 100 million singles. And since 2008, the singer wears the honorary title of "Queen of Pop".