A top ten list of the most popular singers in the world of all time, these figures have sold over 100 million albums and are known to fans all around the globe.
Some of them might be considered controversial, but that’s part of the fun! Here are the top ten most popular singers in the world of all time.
1) Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is the King of Pop. He's also the best-selling solo artist in history, with over 750 million records sold worldwide. His career spanned four decades and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Born on August 29, 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson began his career as a member of The Jackson 5 singing group which was assembled by his father Joe.
Once he became a solo artist his first album Off the Wall went triple platinum thanks to smash hits such as Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough and Rock With You. After Thriller came out in 1982, it quickly became the best-selling album ever with more than 100 million copies sold.
2) Madonna
Madonna is the best-selling female artist of all time and has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. She is known for her music videos, like Vogue and Lucky Star, as well as songs like Material Girl and Holiday.
In 2000, she was given the title of honorary citizen by Rome. Madonna has been ranked by Billboard Magazine, VH1, Rolling Stone Magazine and other sources among the most influential people in the entertainment industry.
3) Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is the King of Rock and Roll and one of the most popular singers in the world. Born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis was a singer, actor and composer.
His music often combined blues, rockabilly and pop styles with gospel influence. His best-known songs are Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock and Heartbreak Hotel. He died on August 16th 1977 at age 42.
4) Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was one of the most popular singers in the world for over 20 years. Her powerful and soulful voice helped her become one of the best-selling music artists in history.
Born on August 9, 1963, Whitney Houston was discovered by a talent scout when she was a teenager and made her singing debut on national television at 14 years old.
She went on to have an incredible career that included 6 Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards (including eight as Artist of the Year), 2 Emmy Awards, and 6 Golden Globe Awards.
Whitney's final performance took place at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party in 2012.
5) Celine Dion
Celine Dion has been a big name in the music industry for decades. Her debut album from 1991, Unison, spawned a number of singles including Where Does My Heart Beat Now which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her first ever U.S. number one single.
She is also known for her ballad My Heart Will Go On from the 1997 film Titanic which became one of the best-selling singles of all time. She holds five Grammy Awards and sold over 200 million albums worldwide making her one of the most popular singers in history.
6) Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is one of the most popular singers in the world. Her first album, The Barbra Streisand Album was released in 1963 and quickly went gold. She has had a string of commercial successes including A Star Is Born, Guilty, The Way We Were.
Throughout her career she has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and three Tony Awards.
7) Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is one of the best singers in the world. She was born March 27, 1970. Carey first began singing in her church as a soloist and choir member.
Her family moved to New York when she was nine years old, where she studied classical music and trained as a coloratura soprano with Joan Lader at the Juilliard School through age 18.
8) Elton John
Elton John is a singer and songwriter who was born in Pinner, England. His most popular songs include Your Song, Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind.
Elton John's career started with a performance at the Troubadour club where he was noticed by an A&R man. He found success as a solo artist and in collaboration with Bernie Taupin, who wrote lyrics for many of his songs. Elton has also been one of the most successful artists when it comes to live performances, having sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
9) George Strait
George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer and actor. He has been referred to as the King of Country and the greatest performer in any genre.
He has recorded more than sixty albums, including sixteen that have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. As of 2011, he had sold more than 68 million albums worldwide. Strait is also a five-time Grammy Award winner.
10) Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks is a singer, songwriter and entertainer from Oklahoma. Beginning in 1989, his career reached new heights when he released three albums in one year: No Fences, Ropin' the Wind and Papa Loved Mama.
He was named Artist of the Year by the Country Music Association. Brooks has been inducted into both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame. His popular songs include Friends in Low Places, Ain't Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up), If Tomorrow Never Comes and Shameless.
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