- Known as the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin had a powerful voice and was one of the most successful recording artists of all time, with hits such as "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
2. Whitney Houston (1963-2012)
- Whitney Houston had a soaring, soulful voice and was one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling over 200 million records worldwide, with songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "The Greatest Love of All."
3. Mariah Carey (1970-)
- Mariah Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range, her high notes, and her hit songs like "Vision of Love," "Hero," and "We Belong Together."
4. Celine Dion (1968-)
- Celine Dion is a French-Canadian singer who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with hits like "My Heart Will Go On," "The Power of Love," and "Because You Loved Me."
5. Tina Turner (1939-)
- Tina Turner is known for her powerful voice, energetic performances, and songs such as "Proud Mary," "What's Love Got to Do with It," and "Private Dancer."
6. Diana Ross (1944-)
- Diana Ross was the lead singer of the Supremes and went on to have a successful solo career, with hits like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Upside Down," and "Endless Love."
7. Cher (1946-)
- Cher is known for her distinctive voice, flamboyant style, and hit songs including "Believe," "If I Could Turn Back Time," and "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)."
8. Adele (1988-)
- Adele is a British singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and songs like "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," and "Hello."
9. Beyoncé (1981-)
- Beyoncé is a multi-talented singer, dancer, and actress, known for her powerhouse vocals and hit songs including "Crazy in Love," "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," and "Formation."
10. Alicia Keys (1981-)
- Alicia Keys is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress, known for her soulful voice, piano skills, and songs such as "Fallin'," "No One," and "Girl on Fire."