As the years progressed in the 80s, more and more women were gaining popularity on the pop charts. These are three who hit No. 1 in 1984.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With her five-octave range, Mariah Carey has one of the most powerful and impressive voices of all time. She is a top '90s female ...

Ranking the greatest female singers of all time is no easy task – and yes, we already know this list might spark a few passionate debates. From powerhouse vocalists who defined entire generations to ...

Women artists etched some of the most vaunted records ever on Billboard's charts over the first quarter of the 21st century, sparking their status among the 100 Top Women Artists of the 21st Century, ...

The 1970s produced some of the most talented, prolific and iconic female vocalists of all time. From once-in-a-lifetime voices like Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin to pop culture royalty like Patti ...

If you close your eyes, you could easily count about a billion incredible female singers off the top of your head. From Adele to Whitney Houston to Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin to Blondie to more and ...