The world is getting more and more interested in powerful women and what makes them special, and female artists are among the most fascinating right now. Each artist is unique and has set themselves apart, but why are we so in love with today’s female singers, and what has helped them stand out from the crowd?

According to Forbes, a lot of things, but persistence is high on the list. Being able to keep going after hearing “no” a few times is a massive part of what has made these women successful and given them the strength to be stars.

 

So, which women are the best of the best right now?

• Taylor Swift

She’s beautiful, she’s bold, and she’s got a love song for everybody out there – it’s no wonder Taylor Swift has won the hearts of the world. Her first album hit us when she was just reaching sweet sixteen, and she’s never looked back. Now, she’s one of the top-selling artists of all time, and if you haven’t heard her, you’ve never turned your radio on.

With 11 Grammy Awards, her enthusiastic guitar music, and her soulful approach to love, there’s no question she’s speaking to ladies everywhere.

• Billie Eilish

This singer puts the “E” in ethereal; she’s got a haunting style, and she’s been immersed in music since she was a child. Ocean Eyes, You Should See Me In A Crown, and Bury A Friend all saw enormous success, and she quickly became a sensation, with multiple Grammy award categories and an international fanbase.

She’s also fiercely stepped away from the idea of being seen as a sex symbol; she dresses in loose clothes and calls on people to love her for her music, not her body.

• Beyoncé

No list of the best US female artists would be complete without Beyoncé. Queen of the ‘90s, she’s still an incredible hit today, and she’s won almost 30 Grammy Awards, and had more nominations than any other singer.

Beyoncé is a representation of power, especially for people of color, and she’s risen to almost uncharted heights with her music and dance. Sassy, bold, and fun, she’s revolutionized the singing world.

• Rihanna

With her amazing and versatile voice, Rihanna has bowled over audiences across the globe, but it’s not just her singing that has won the hearts of millions. Her strong personality and fabulous fashion taste have made her a star wherever she goes, and she’s been a one-of-a-kind trendsetter for years.

A singer full of spirit, Rihanna’s singles have placed her in the global spotlight, and it looks like she’s here to stay!

• Ariana Grande

When it comes to theatrics, Ariana Grande has it covered. She’s been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine twice, and she’s shown her skill and versatility when it comes to both acting and singing.

With a career dating back to the age of 13, nobody can doubt her dedication to the world of art, and she’s been in theater productions and TV shows, as well as bowling the world over with her incredible voice. She’s unquestionably among the top artists of the streaming generation, and her Sweetener World Tour alone grossed about $146 million in 2019.

• Katy Perry

She may not be to everyone’s taste, but there’s no denying that Katy Perry is still an icon of female power today. She’s vivacious and energetic, and she was the first female artist to get an album featuring 5 chart-topping songs, back in 2010, with Teenage Dream.

She’s been rocking the world of women since then, and she’s showing no signs of slowing down. It’s hard to believe she came from a background where she was told not to listen to secular music – because now, she’s creating some of the top tracks out there!

• Lady Gaga

When it comes to persistence, Lady Gaga certainly has what it takes. She’s been playing music since she was 4 years old, and she’s now one of the biggest pop sensations in the world, and one of the best-recognized singers out there.

Weird and wonderful, she’s reflective of the confidence that every woman wants and admires. She treats her music as real art, and experiments, explores, and even explodes the bounds of what’s “normal.” Fearless, original, and utterly unique, Lada Gaga has everything a powerful female needs.

• Britney Spears

You don’t get the title “Princess of Pop” by being boring, as Britney Spears has proven. While still in her teenage years, she hit number one on the US Billboard 200, back in 1999. She is among the greatest-selling artists of all time, and she’s one of the most influential singers to take to the stage since Madonna.

Her personal struggles have also served to raise awareness of abuse, and admiration for her bravery. There’s no doubting that she’s an incredible lady, and fully deserves her spot!

• Adele

Another 4-year-old music lover, Adele, has swept the world off its feet in recent years. Her singing gifts are otherworldly, but her personality has also helped to win her the admiration of the audience; she’s sweet, earthy, and enormously relatable. 

The word “power” doesn’t really do justice to her voice, and she’s given the blues genre a whole new depth of color. Raw and expressive, her strength is poured into her voice, and resonates with women across the globe!

• Jennifer Lopez

Dancer, actor, singer – what can’t this woman do? She’s one of the most influential Latin American entertainers out there, and in 2012, Forbes Magazine called her the most powerful celebrity in the world. J. Lo, a two-syllable hit that proves that talent and perseverance really are the keys to success, whoever you are.

She’s inspired millions of girls and women to recognize their power and “get loud,” telling them to “do it your way.” Surrounded by music, dance, and theatrics from an early age, Lopez has brought the same energy to millions of people all over the world.