From Aretha Franklin's soulful voice to Ariana Grande's modern pop sound – female singers have changed music history forever. These are the most admired voices.
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Whitney Houston
With her powerful, versatile voice, Whitney Houston is considered by many to be the best female singer of all time. Songs like 'I Will Always Love You' remain timeless classics worldwide.
Mariah Carey
Known for her impressive five-octave vocal range, Mariah Carey has produced countless worldwide hits. She is listed as one of the best-selling artists ever.
Never got the cult obsession with Mariah Carey. Completely overhyped by critics.
Aretha Franklin
The 'Queen of Soul' produced dozens of classics with her powerful, gospel-rooted voice. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential singers ever.
Legendary vocals.
Beyoncé
As a former member of Destiny's Child and later a solo superstar, Beyoncé is seen as one of the most influential artists of this century. She is known for her powerful voice and impressive live shows.
Their vinyl pressings sound incredible, easily the centerpiece of my record collection. tbh
Adele
With her powerful, emotional voice and personal songwriting, Adele conquered the world with albums like 21 and 25. She is one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century.
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Celine Dion
This Canadian singer is known for her powerful, technically impressive voice, heard among others in 'My Heart Will Go On' from Titanic.
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Amy Winehouse
With her unique, jazzy voice and personal lyrics, Amy Winehouse left an indelible mark on the music world, despite her short career.
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Christina Aguilera
Known for her impressive vocal range and powerful singing technique, Christina Aguilera broke through in the late 1990s and built an impressive catalog.
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Ariana Grande
With her high vocal range and catchy pop songs, Ariana Grande has become one of the biggest pop stars of her generation.
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Rihanna
With her recognizable voice and countless crossover hits, the Barbadian singer has become one of the best-selling artists worldwide.
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Still mind-blowing to think about: with her powerful, versatile voice, Whitney Houston is considered by many to be the best female singer of all time.
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