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Modern show business surprises us every year with new faces. New popular Russian singers appear on the starry Olympus more and more often, delighting fans with an original and sometimes rather banal repertoire.

The most popular singers of Russia shine at the biggest concert venues, decorate glossy magazines, perform at important events and excite fans on TV screens.

Often, popular Russian singers try themselves in a different role, acting in films, or trying themselves as leading grandiose television projects, but at the same time they manage to successfully perform and tour not only in Russia, but also abroad.

Popular singers of Russia, who have long taken their place in the bowels of show business, and already have their own audience of listeners and fans, cannot always boast only impeccable vocal abilities, they have a special charm, charisma, and, to be honest, gorgeous external characteristics that are a defining feature of their development in show business.

Young popular singers of Russia confidently compete with Russian celebrities the older generation, offering the public new songs, new presentation, new creative experiments.

Many popular Russian singers, despite their star status, are very simple and open people, who do not have star fever at all.

But there are popular ones Russian singers, the pathos of which is off the charts. They are stellar in their behavior, in their demands, in their lifestyle.

Such popular Russian singers are not just artists, they behave and present themselves like true stars, which is why they often stand out among the crowd of famous personalities in the world of show business.

Also in our photo top are popular Russian singers from young talents who have been on stage for only a few years, but are already collecting thousands concert halls, delighting his fans with good music.

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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 ranking of the most famous American singers was compiled based on data related to the number of sales of their CDs, concerts, tours and just 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:

1. Madonna
2. Britney Spears
3. Tina Turner
4. Cyndi Lauper
5. Avril Ramona Lavigne
6. Mariah Carey
7. Christina Aguilera
8. Katy Perry
9. Whitney Houston
10. Alicia Keys
11. Rihanna
12. Gwen Renee Stefani
13. Lady Gaga
14. Beyoncé
15. Emmy Lee
16. Nelly Furtado
17. Fergie
18. 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. The 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 named triple platinum and took first place in the prestigious TOPs not only in America, but also in 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. Also, the singer has more than once been called the best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music industry.

In 17th place is the popular singer, music producer and just a beauty 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). On this moment 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 a huge number of awards in the world of music, she also has the unique ability to 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 performer, 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 been wearing honorary title"Queens of Pop".

Not far away, an authoritative and foreign, namely British, magazine New Musical Express conducted a survey in which twenty outstanding musical performers in the history of music. Over 10 million people took part in the survey, which indicates a relatively large audience reach. However, like everything like this, the results of this action are very, very controversial. But that’s why they are statistics, so that they have nothing to do with life. For example, for some reason my interests constantly do not coincide, so to speak, with the people's jury in the Miss Bikini competition and similar ones.

The leader in the poll is the now deceased Michael Jackson, with the result in 9.2 points from 10 possibly recognized as the best performer in the same history of music. Without wishing to slander this wonderful “singer,” however, for me his victory is more likely a big misunderstanding than a pattern. A performer is first and foremost a vocalist, and what kind of vocalist is Jackson? If you compare him with Kirkorov, then he is incomparable, but when such names appear next to each other in the list as competitors, then the singer’s first place looks simply ridiculous. Yes, he is a great showman, a super-duper dancer, the best performer of pop ideas among the masses, but by no means the best performer of songs. This is what it means to leave on time. Where is the world heading?
In general, all polls, ratings and other unknown measures of pathos are called differently, but they carry one question as old as the world - who (what) is more popular. And what does the best performers have to do with it? best guitarists, best songs And so on? All these things are very subjective.

The band's frontman took second place in the top Queen - Freddie Mercury, with their 8.39 points. He has not yet matured to the glory Michael's, needless to say. To be completely sure of this, you can listen to them for comparison. joint song State Of Shock, recently brought to public attention from the dark corners of recording studios, where Freddie completely fades against the background of the wonderful moans and squeals of his colleague.

Lennon ranked fifth Plant, McCartney, Cobain and even lower.

Almost half of the chosen ones, namely nine people, are no longer present in the world, but the relatively young talent Matthew Bellamy from popular to Lately groups Muse managed to gain a foothold even in the middle of the list. The rating also included two representatives of the fair sex - Aretha Franklin And Tina Turner. Discrimination, and that's all!

So, the list itself of the best performers of all time from New Musical Express. If you also hope to see the rest of the greatest vocalists and performers in it, the same Dio, Klaus Meine, Joplin, Bonnie Tyler or similar, screw you. One good thing is that the ubiquitous Lady Kwa-Kwa and Britney, who is Spears, for some reason did not penetrate here, and old Madonna is not visible.

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, creation or execution musical compositions is work.

Legendary time

There was a time when the musical artists of 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 V great story love "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 backing vocals famous songs Sandra. 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, further talented people began to build careers separately. 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 musical groups ah, 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 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 of that time are easily distinguished from others thanks to the recognizable style of the 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 tender 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 that didn't stop her from finding world 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.

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