- Jussi Björling (1911–1960): Swedish tenor known for his beautiful, pure tone.
- Mario Lanza (1921–1959): American tenor with a powerful voice and charisma.
- Luciano Pavarotti (1935–2007): Italian tenor with an exceptional voice and international fame.
- Richard Tucker (1913–1975): American tenor with a strong, dramatic voice.
- Franco Corelli (1921–2003): Italian tenor with a ringing, powerful voice.
- Placido Domingo (born 1941): Spanish tenor with an extraordinary vocal range and versatility.
- Alfredo Kraus (1927–1999): Spanish tenor known for his elegance, refined style, and lyric voice.
- Nicolai Gedda (1925–2017): Swedish tenor admired for his vocal artistry and diverse repertoire.
- Giuseppe Di Stefano (1921–2008): Italian tenor known for his velvety, romantic voice.
- Jon Vickers (1926–2018): Canadian tenor known for his heroic and dramatic roles.