When it comes to relaxation and entertainment, we can't do without music. Music is food for the soul. Almost everyone loves music and considers it their favorite pastime. Some performers compete for best album, while others compete in popularity. Some focus on money, others on creating masterpieces.
Famous hits:
- “Get the party started”,
- "Don't Let me Go"
- “Like a Pill.”
Thanks to gossip about Miley Cyrus' affair with Patrick Schwarzenegger, the popularity of the 22-year-old singer has become completely obvious. She is one of those young talents who quickly becomes famous. Miley became famous thanks to club hits “ Wrecking Ball" And " We Don't Stop”.
Beauty, divine voice and Katy Perry end up being the perfect combination. Real name: Katherine Elizabeth Hudson. When she came to music industry, then worked wonders and became famous and popular thanks to her unique singing style. Unlike other singers who focus on love, money and sex, the themes of her songs revolve around social issues. Katie is one of the 12 celebrities who should become bikini models.
Hits:
- "Roar"
- "Firework"
- "Teenage Dream"
Married to successful rapper Jay-Z, but this does not explain her popularity. She became famous thanks to her hard work. At a younger age, she was a popular member of the famous group “ Destiny's Child" Then even more popular after the release of the solo hit “ Dangerously in Love" Beyoncé's immense fame can be judged by the fact that she has sold millions of album copies and won 5 awards." Grammy". HER can be found in the ranking of the 10 sexiest and most powerful women in the world.
Top hits:
- "Crazy in Love"
- “Drunk in Love.”
Lady Gaga shone at the 2015 Oscars. The composition “ Sound of Music” takes her one step beyond the popularity she already had thanks to the hit “ Bad Romance" Gaga's stage performances and outspoken personality are the reason for her popularity. Synchronized dance and vocal performance make her a first-class singer. Talent cannot be described in words.
One of the most anticipated albums of 2015 is Adele's third studio album. There are rumors that it may not be released this year. But let's hope these are just rumors. The album will feature collaborations with Harry Styles and Lady Gaga, and her popularity is entirely dependent on this album. Adele has won several notable awards, including a Grammy. Adele is a philanthropist, which makes her personality even more attractive.
Married to Gerard Pique, a popular Spanish football player, she is known to the world as a popular singer. She gave birth to a son, Sasha Pique Mebarak, which only added to her popularity. Shakira's hits that are worth listening to “ Dare (La La La)" And " Hips Don't lie" Shakira is not only a wonderful singer, but also a very beautiful woman. Included in the ranking of the 10 most beautiful women in Colombia. She is one of the few popular singers who knows how to become famous and remain a person.
Rihanna's pink dress at the 2015 Grammys was one of the most talked about topics this year on the red carpet. But the critics were silenced when she won a Grammy for " The Monster” with Eminem. She became the first black female brand ambassador. Dior" Being black and being on the front page of every fashion magazine is something of an achievement. Rihanna is included in the ranking of the 10 sexiest stars under 30. Without a doubt, the vocals are beyond discussion. New album“P8” will be released in 2015 and will become, as always, a bestseller.
She gained great popularity thanks to the football world cup. Jennifer performed the official song “ We are One” at one of the most anticipated events with Pitbull and Claudia. The song was appreciated all over the world. In addition, she recently released the studio album “A. K. A.”
Jennifer Lopez - very talented actress, songwriter, fashion designer, producer and dancer. She occupies a leading position in the Top 10 stars with the most beautiful smile. The style of singing is unique. However, many spiteful critics often associate Jennifer's popularity with the unusually large size of her buttocks. There have long been rumors that she insured her butt for a million dollars!
Everyone loves music. Everyone has their own favorite song, often more than one. Some people prefer to listen to classics, others like rock. And for some, creating or performing music is work.
Legendary time
There was a time when musical performers Each country could be counted on the fingers of one hand. They were famous and performed in almost the same genre. They listened to them, knowing all the songs by heart. This was something new. But at that time there was no choice.
It is probably due to the excessive number of performers in our time that many of them are not known at all. Huge competition does not allow everyone to become famous in the world of music. Moreover, not everyone performs in famous genres. Some directions modern music They are simply not intended for the general public because not everyone understands them.
Between these two musical eras the “golden mean” is located.
The golden age of musical performers was in the 80s and 90s. The musicians of those years are still loved by listeners, and their songs continue to be heard on the radio and at home.
Here are the most popular foreign singers of that time (list):
- Desireless;
- Melanie Thornton (La Bouche);
- Amanda Lear;
- Gloria Gaynor;
- C.C. Catch;
- Sandra;
- Tina Turner;
- Bonnie Tyler;
- Donna Summer;
- Sabrina Salerno;
- Suzi Quatro;
- Mireille Mathieu;
- Courtney Love;
- Samantha Fox.
There was a certain direction of music at that time. Fashion dictated its inimitable style of the 80s to everyone. Foreign singers of those years were on everyone's lips. The performers were loved and imitated. And their songs were heard on the dance floors of many countries around the world.
A little about the life of famous performers
Like all people, music stars They also suffer from unhappy love, experience mistakes, and rejoice at achievements. But like all creative people, these emotions result in wonderful creations. This is how the best musical compositions were presented to the world.
Many foreign singers also acted in films. Whitney Houston not only had a unique voice, but also showed her acting in the magnificent love story "Bodyguard".
Besides acting career, Barbra Streisand is engaged and musical creativity. And her composition Woman in love, released in 1980, was awarded a Grammy Award.
Singer Sandra started her musical career in the Arabesque group. After the collapse of the group, she began performing solo. World fame came in 1985 after the release of the songs Maria Magdalena, Stop for a minute and Hi! Hi! Hi!. At that time, her producer (like many other stars) was Michel Cretu. He wrote compositions for her and played the keyboard. It is his voice that music lovers can hear on the backing vocals of Sandra’s famous songs. He also became the singer’s husband and the father of her two sons. By creating new project"Enigma", Michel invited his wife into it. The male vocals were performed by myself. It is their voices that are heard in the compositions of the world famous "Enigma". Unfortunately, the couple broke up, and then the talented people began to build careers separately. On at the moment Sandra only occasionally performs her old compositions.
By the end of the 80s - beginning of the 90s it began to change musical style. The previously popular disco and rock were gradually replaced by new directions with notes of electro. A new generation of performers has also grown up. And the time has come for their popularity. In those years they heard everywhere:
- Marie Fredriksson (Roxette);
- Spice girls;
- Toni Braxton;
- Celine Dion;
- Björk;
- Anita Dot (2 Unlimited);
- Mariah Carey;
- Christina Aguilera;
- Jennifer Lopez;
- Mylene Farmer.
There were also foreign singers who began their careers in the late 80s, but their popularity peaked in the 90s:
- Madonna;
- Whitney Houston;
- Kylie Minogue;
- Vanessa Paradis.
Greatest Hits
Many foreign singers were in duets or music groups, but at the same time they were the main vocalists, whose voices are so recognizable by millions of listeners around the world.
Among the most famous hits of that time:
- Voyage-voyage famous French singer Desireless;
- Sweet dreams by La Bouche;
- I will survive, Gloria Gaynor;
- I can lose my heart tonight, C.C.Catch;
- Touch me, Samantha Fox;
- (I never be) Maria Magdalena, Sandra;
- Frozen, Madonna;
- Lambada, Kaoma;
- I will always love you, Whitney Houston;
- Unbreak my heart, Toni Braxton;
- My heart will go on, Celine Dion;
- Holding out for a hero, Bonnie Tyler.
Life after global popularity
Photo foreign singers that time is easy to distinguish from others thanks to recognizable style 80-90s. This includes bright cosmetics, tight clothing (often made of leather) and a hairstyle of lush curls. Many years have passed, times have changed, but the legendary stars are not forgotten. Many of them are engaged musical career They still give concerts and release new compositions.
C. C. Catch, in whose success Dieter Bohlen once believed, continues to perform at concerts with the usual program. Which once again proves the love and unquenchable demand for compositions of the 80s.
Also actively continues creative career Celine Dion. Canadian singer gave us a gentle soundtrack to the world famous film"Titanic", which received more than a hundred film awards. The singer herself was the winner of Eurovision in the late 80s. But the girl was the fourteenth child in the family! But this did not stop her from gaining worldwide fame. And all because people who helped her develop her musical career believed in the girl’s talent.
Sabrina Solerno continues to release new compositions. Despite the collapse of Baccara, former vocalists Maria and Mate were able to find other partners and perform, creating new duets. The most successful British women's team Bananarama also partially continues its creativity. Bonnie Tyler not only visits many countries with concerts, but also recently took part in Eurovision.
Unfortunately, the world has lost some famous performers. People like Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Laura Branigan. But creative people will never be forgotten thanks to their creations. The departed singers continue to live for us in their songs.
In first place on the list of the most famous singers is Madonna. These celebrities are not just talented, charming and successful. They made a tremendous contribution to the development of show business not only in America, but throughout the world. Therefore, their names are heard by millions of people around the world. They are the most popular singers in America. It is with these ladies that you will meet today, which will take place within the framework of our article entitled: “The most famous American singers».
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This rating of the most famous American singers was compiled based on data related to the number of sales of their CDs, concerts, tours and simply great love from fans. So who are they? famous singers America? Let's finally get to know them.
We will say two words about our twenty...
Before we tell the details about each of them, we will form a list of leaders:
- Madonna
- Britney Spears
- Tina Turner
- Cyndi Lauper
- Avril Ramona Lavigne
- Mariah Carey
- Christina Aguilera
- Katy Perry
- Whitney Houston
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna
- Gwen Renee Stefani
- Lady Gaga
- Beyoncé
- Emmy Lee
- Nelly Furtado
- Fergie
- Gloria Estefan
And we will start from the last twentieth place of our rating, where a 53-year-old Latin American singer has settled, who not only sings, but also writes the lyrics and music of her songs. Gloria Estefan. Throughout her career in show business, Gloria has managed to sell more than 90 million records of her songs. In addition, the singer was awarded an honorary Grammy Award five times. Most famous music critics Estefan has been called the queen of Latin pop music more than once.
In 19th place is the American singer, designer and actress Stacy Ann Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie. The famous “Black Eye Piss” brought enormous popularity to the singer, where since 2011 Fergie became the vocalist of this hip-hop and pop group. In addition, the singer is actively involved in solo career. And here's her solo album, which was released in 2006, was certified triple platinum and reached number one in prestigious TOPs not only America, but also Europe.
Popular “brutal” American singer, songwriter and performer of her songs and part-time actress, Alisha Beth Moore, she's the same Pink took 18th place in the list of “famous American singers”. Pink's popularity peaked in 2000. The singer has five MTV awards, two Grammy awards and two Brit Awards. The singer was also called more than once best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music industry.
In 17th place is a popular singer, music producer and simply beautiful Nelly Furtado. It was Furtado who managed to sell a record number of her albums, amounting to 25 million.
Vocalist famous rock band"Evanescence" Emmy Lee took 16th place in our TOP. The singer's credits include not only famous songs groups, but also music album"Fallen", which is included in her repertoire. It was this album that was named one of eight in the entire history of rock, which was able to occupy a leading place in the rating lists throughout the year. By the way, Emmy is the winner of two Grammy awards.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles aka Beyoncé placed in 15th place. This American R&B performer, music producer, actress, dancer and, on top of that, model, began her career in the 1990s, when she was a soloist. women's group"Destinus Child." At that time, this band was the best-selling band in the whole world (more than 35 million albums and singles). Currently, the singer is active solo career. In 2010, Fobes magazine named Beyoncé one of the most influential musicians in the world.
The most outrageous American singer, dancer, DJ and composer Lady Gaga(Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta), took 14th place. The singer has 5 Grammy awards, 13 VMA awards, and sales of her singles in 2011 exceeded 69 million and 22 million albums.
American singer, actress, producer and designer Gwen Renee Stefani settled in 13th place. The singer began her career in 1986 in the pop-rock group No Doubt. It was thanks to Stephanie that this group became one of the most popular in the world. The singer's solo songs have been named among the best-selling in the world.
Robin Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna, took 12th place in our ranking. The singer's first album, which was released in 2005, immediately entered the top ten. Rihanna managed to sell more than twenty million albums and sixty million singles, so she can safely be called the most popular singer. Rihanna has 4 Grammy awards and 4 American Music Awards under her belt.
American singer, poetess, pianist and composer, performing in such styles as rhythm and blues, soul, neo-soul Alicia Keys placed in 11th place, replenishing the American bowels of show business. Alisha is not only one of the most popular performers, she has 14 Grammy awards to her name.
And the pop singer rounded out the top ten Whitney Houston. During her career, Houston was able to sell 170 million albums and singles. In addition, Whitney holds the honorary status of the most popular singer of all time.
In 9th position was no less popular Katy Perry. Katie not only has huge amount awards in the world of music, she still has unique ability create hits that can immediately reach the top of the world charts.
We decided to deservedly give 8th place Christina Aguilera. This American pop singer not only sold 42 million of her albums, but also made it into the top 20 “Famous American Artists of the Decade.”
Avril Ramona Lavigne this year she was named the most popular singer in the United States. More than 11 million of her albums have been sold worldwide. Thanks to this, Avril was able to take 10th place in the ranking in terms of commercial success and 6th place in our TOP.
A few words about leaders
And the top five of our list of “famous American singers” includes: American pop singer, winner of awards such as Grammy and Emmy Cyndi Lauper, which has sold 25 million albums. The singer who devoted more than 50 years to show business Tina Turner, which has 180 million album sales and the title of “Queen of Rock and Roll.” Director, music producer and famous American singer Cher, which even has an Oscar in its collection of awards. Britney Spears, recognized as not only the best-selling female singer worldwide of the 2000s, but also one of the most influential celebrities in the world. And of course Madonna. It is this American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, director and screenwriter who is recognized as the most popular and commercially successful singer. Madonna has about 200 million albums and 100 million singles. And since 2008, the singer has held the honorary title of “Queen of Pop”.
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