However, here are some artists who are openly Catholic or have released music with strong Catholic themes, and have achieved a degree of fame:
Contemporary Artists:
* Matt Maher: A prominent contemporary Christian musician known for his worship anthems like "Lord, I Need You" and "Your Grace is Enough."
* Chris Tomlin: Another influential figure in contemporary Christian music, known for his worship songs like "How Great Is Our God" and "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)."
* Hillsong United: A popular Australian Christian worship band known for energetic worship music and albums like "Zion" and "Aftermath."
* Kari Jobe: A contemporary Christian singer-songwriter known for her worship music and songs like "The Blessing" and "Forever."
* Michael W. Smith: A veteran Christian singer-songwriter with numerous hits like "Place in This World" and "I Will Sing of My Redeemer."
Traditional/Classical Artists:
* Andrea Bocelli: An Italian tenor with a strong Catholic background, he has performed in numerous Catholic events and has a song "Ave Maria" that is very popular.
* Katherine Jenkins: A Welsh mezzo-soprano known for her classical and popular crossover work. She has performed at Catholic events and has a song "O Holy Night" that is popular during the Christmas season.
* Josh Groban: A crossover artist known for his operatic voice and classical influences. While not explicitly Catholic, his music often has a spiritual and emotional quality.
Other Notable Artists:
* John Michael Talbot: A pioneer of contemporary Christian music, known for his meditative and spiritual songs.
* Sister Sledge: While their music is primarily disco, the group's hit song "We Are Family" is often used in Catholic events and is seen as a message of unity and love.
It's important to remember that this list is not exhaustive, and many other talented artists could be added. The definition of a "Catholic singer" is open to interpretation, and many artists' personal faith might not be explicitly reflected in their music.