The Top 40 Best Singers

What makes a good singer? Is it range, technique, versatility? Maybe a combination of all three? If you were to poll any random person on who they think the best singer in mainstream music is, the results would be completely mixed, as everyone has their own idea of what makes a good singer. Me? Well, when making this list I took into consideration range, technique, and versatility, yes, but I also wondered who was able to make an impact with their voice. Who defined an era? Who was able to set the standard for pop music with just the sheer power of their voice? My opinion may surprise you, but none the less, it is my opinion. I realize you may strongly disagree with where I place my artists, but I am sticking with my opinion, and I truly believe I have picked 40 singers who were the best of their time:

40. Barbra Streisand
39. Michael Buble
38. Dido
37. Judy Garland
36. Sia
35. Annie Lennox
34. Ellie Goulding
33. Usher
32. Stevie Nicks
31. Enya
30. Bonnie Raitt
29. Lady Gaga
28. Kurt Cobain
27. P!nk
26. Rod Stewart
25. Christina Aguilera
24. Luther Vandross
23. Dean Martin
22. Bono
21. David Bowie
20. Michael Jackson
19. Ella Fitzgerald
18. Elton John
17. Prince
16. Bob Dylan
15. Stevie Wonder
14. Whitney Houston
13. Etta James
12. Paul McCartney
11. Florence Welch
10. Josh Groban
9. Adele
8. Marvin Gaye
7. John Lennon
6. Kelly Clarkson
5. Freddie Mercury
4. Elvis Presley
3. Ray Charles
2. Mariah Carey
1. Aretha Franklin