Pop singers have been the highest-charting musicians for decades, captivating audiences with hook-laden tunes and mesmerizing live performances. As pop music is an amalgam of a number of different genres, including dance, RnB, hip-hop, country and rock, many performers have crossover success within many of these titles. Here are ten of the top pop singers of all time, who have been able to transcend their varied influences to create a unique experience for listeners.
Number Ten: George Michael
Originally known as half of the pop duo Wham!, George Michael has had a long and successful career in the music industry. With hits such as “Careless Whisper” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” he was able to translate his previous success into solo success. In 1987, he released “Faith,” his first of many solo number one singles. George Michael …show more content…
Differentiating herself from the other pop singers of the time by incorporating perfectly choreographed dance moves in her live shows, Jackson became one of the best-selling artists ever. With 18 consecutive top 10 singles, she is the only artist to have had number one hits in each of the last four decades, as well as the only artist to ever have seven top five hits from one album.
Number Five: Mariah Carey
Known for her use of melisma and ear-piercing high notes, Mariah Carey’s nearly five-octave vocal range has propelled her to a more than two-decade career in RnB and pop music. As one of the best-selling pop singers of all time, she has sold more than 200 million albums since beginning her career in 1988 and holds the record for most number one singles by a solo artist with 18 over the course of her career. Her musical and vocal style have been emulated by many pop singers since the late 1990s and continue to be influential to future generations of artists as well.
Number Four: Michael
Number Ten: George Michael
Originally known as half of the pop duo Wham!, George Michael has had a long and successful career in the music industry. With hits such as “Careless Whisper” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” he was able to translate his previous success into solo success. In 1987, he released “Faith,” his first of many solo number one singles. George Michael …show more content…
Differentiating herself from the other pop singers of the time by incorporating perfectly choreographed dance moves in her live shows, Jackson became one of the best-selling artists ever. With 18 consecutive top 10 singles, she is the only artist to have had number one hits in each of the last four decades, as well as the only artist to ever have seven top five hits from one album.
Number Five: Mariah Carey
Known for her use of melisma and ear-piercing high notes, Mariah Carey’s nearly five-octave vocal range has propelled her to a more than two-decade career in RnB and pop music. As one of the best-selling pop singers of all time, she has sold more than 200 million albums since beginning her career in 1988 and holds the record for most number one singles by a solo artist with 18 over the course of her career. Her musical and vocal style have been emulated by many pop singers since the late 1990s and continue to be influential to future generations of artists as well.
Number Four: Michael