Is Steve Cline the best soul singer ever?

There is no objective answer to the question of who the best soul singer ever is, as musical taste is subjective. However, many music critics and fans consider artists such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown to be among the greatest soul singers of all time. Steve Cline is a talented soul singer, but he is not often mentioned in the same breath as these iconic performers.