Top Ten Modern Pop Divas

March 20, 2010

There are several notable singers who have made it to the top 10 list of notable singers from time to time. The following are some of the best singers of all times who can rightly be given the title of pop divas.

1. Madonna

She’s the most successful artists of all time who is not only blonde and pretty but also outspoken and freaky. She has sold over 200 million albums worldwide and still produces albums that top the charts. She is famous for her live performances and makes the experience pleasurable for concert-goers.

2. Cher

Cher – the name itself makes the gay community to giggle and cheer. Cher is also a famous and an iconic figure in the last few decades. Her lovestruck performances such as “Believe”, “Turn Back Time”, and “I Got You Babe” are truly worth a mention as they were great hits. Cher is also noted for the outrageous outfits worn on stage.

3. Celine Dion

Though she has failed to give any hits in the last few years and hardly writes her own lyrics, she is a name to reckon with. Dion’s booming voice and swagger on stage are great qualities to give her the name of a popular “diva”. She also shares Madonna’s success in album sales as she sells more than 200 million albums worldwide.

4. Tina Turner

Tina is another famous artist who sells nearly 200 million albums worldwide. She is known for her power-packed performances and her feisty stage presence. In case you have missed seeing her on stage it is time to think about witnessing her performance as soon as you get the chance to.

5. Mariah Carey

Mariah fan is also one of the best singers of her generation. Mariah has persevered even after being called “irrelevant” to modern times. Her 2008 album E=MC2 created records, and the recent single “Obsessed” is soaring on charts. She has also sold over 200 million albums worldwide, in a shorter span of time than her counterparts!

6. Reba McEntire

Referred as the “Queen of Country” Reba is the most likable and friendly country girls on the lost of pop divas. She has a nice girl next door look which has made her a diva even in other areas apart from music. She continues to produce chart-toppers even today.

7. Britney Spears

Despite all the controversies surrounding her, Britney is truly a pop diva and modern icon who has laid the foundation for many new and upcoming contemporary artists. She can be rightly called the Madonna of our generation. This 90’s sex icon is truly a pop star.

8. Alanis Morissette

She has won seven Grammy Awards and has sold forty million copies worldwide in album sales. Yet she is still the most honest and down to earth woman who is known for her soulful voice and blunt lyrics more than anything else. Her most famous album “Jagged Little Pill” still stands as one of the most famous pop albums of all time.

9. Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is one another iconic figure who is known for her great music and singing. This pop diva has her own fan following till this day.

10. Kelly Clarkson

Kelly remains one of the most successful alumni of American Idol. She can be called the “Queen of Idol”. She has sold nearly 20 million albums and nine top ten hits apart from earning two Grammy awards.