This list brings together 57 singers whose names start with the letter E, running from “Elvis Presley” to “Ed Kowalczyk.” They come from rock, pop, country, soul, and jazz backgrounds, and many of them wrote or performed songs that became lasting hits on the radio and in movies. You’ll find legends from decades past alongside artists who are still recording and touring today.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, often backed by a band, an orchestra, or simple studio production. Many singers on this list also write their own songs or play an instrument alongside performing. Elvis Presley, for example, helped popularize rock and roll in the 1950s and became one of the most influential performers in music history.
Below you’ll find the table with Singer and Description.
Singer: the performer’s stage name or the name they’re best known by, so you can quickly spot who you’re looking for.
Description: a short summary of the singer’s genre, background, and most famous songs, giving you context in just a sentence.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Elvis Presley |
| Elton John |
| Eminem |
| Ed Sheeran |
| Enrique Iglesias |
| Ella Fitzgerald |
| Etta James |
| Erykah Badu |
| Emmylou Harris |
| Eddie Vedder |
| Eartha Kitt |
| Enya |
| Ellie Goulding |
| Estelle |
| Eva Cassidy |
| Elvis Costello |
| Engelbert Humperdinck |
| Edith Piaf |
| Eydie Gorme |
| Everly Brothers |
| Eric Clapton |
| Elkie Brooks |
| Elis Regina |
| Emeli Sande |
| Emma Bunton |
| Eurythmics |
| Earth, Wind & Fire |
| Expose |
| Elbow |
| Eiffel 65 |
| Eddy Grant |
| Eddie Floyd |
| Edwin Starr |
| El DeBarge |
| Eddie Kendricks |
| Elle King |
| Eve |
| Evanescence |
| Extreme |
| Eros Ramazzotti |
| Enrique Bunbury |
| Erasure |
| Eddy Arnold |
| Eric Church |
| Easton Corbin |
| Eli Young Band |
| Eddie Rabbitt |
| Etta Baker |
| Edwin McCain |
| Earl Thomas Conley |
| En Vogue |
| Empire of the Sun |
| Ester Dean |
| Erik Hassle |
| Elvis Crespo |
| Ednita Nazario |
| Ed Kowalczyk |
Descriptions
Elvis Presley
American singer known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” famous for hits like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Suspicious Minds” in the 1950s-70s.
Elton John
British singer-songwriter and pianist behind classics like “Rocket Man,” “Your Song,” and “Tiny Dancer.”
Eminem
American rapper from Detroit, one of the best-selling music artists ever, known for “Lose Yourself” and “Stan.”
Ed Sheeran
British singer-songwriter known for chart-topping hits like “Shape of You” and “Perfect.”
Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer and son of Julio Iglesias, known for “Bailando” and “Hero.”
Ella Fitzgerald
American jazz vocalist nicknamed the “First Lady of Song,” celebrated for her scat singing and vocal range.
Etta James
American singer blending blues, soul, and R&B, best known for the classic ballad “At Last.”
Erykah Badu
American neo-soul singer and songwriter, known for “On & On” and her influence on modern R&B.
Emmylou Harris
American singer known for her work in country, folk, and Americana music over a decades-long career.
Eddie Vedder
American musician and lead vocalist of the grunge band Pearl Jam.
Eartha Kitt
American singer and actress known for her distinctive voice, “Santa Baby,” and playing Catwoman.
Enya
Irish singer known for her ethereal, layered vocal style and hits like “Orinoco Flow.”
Ellie Goulding
British pop singer known for hits including “Love Me Like You Do” and “Lights.”
Estelle
British singer-songwriter best known for her hit “American Boy” featuring Kanye West.
Eva Cassidy
American singer whose posthumous recordings of “Over the Rainbow” and “Songbird” brought her wide acclaim.
Elvis Costello
British singer-songwriter associated with new wave and rock, known for “Alison” and “Oliver’s Army.”
Engelbert Humperdinck
British singer famous for romantic ballads like “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz.”
Edith Piaf
French singer whose emotive style and song “La Vie en Rose” made her a national icon.
Eydie Gorme
American singer known for her solo hits and duets with husband Steve Lawrence as Steve and Eydie.
Everly Brothers
American vocal duo of brothers Don and Phil Everly, known for close harmonies on hits like “Bye Bye Love.”
Eric Clapton
British guitarist and singer known for “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla.”
Elkie Brooks
British singer known for the hit “Pearl’s a Singer” and a career spanning rock and jazz.
Elis Regina
Brazilian singer regarded as one of the greatest voices of MPB, known for “Aguas de Marco.”
Emeli Sande
British singer-songwriter known for the hit “Next to Me” and writing for other major artists.
Emma Bunton
British singer known as “Baby Spice” of the Spice Girls, who also had a successful solo career.
Eurythmics
British duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, known for the synth-pop classic “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).”
Earth, Wind & Fire
American band blending funk, soul, and R&B, known for hits like “September” and “Boogie Wonderland.”
Expose
American vocal trio popular in the 1980s freestyle scene, known for “Seasons Change.”
Elbow
British rock band fronted by Guy Garvey, known for the anthem “One Day Like This.”
Eiffel 65
Italian music group best known for the novelty dance hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee).”
Eddy Grant
Guyanese-British singer known for the hit “Electric Avenue.”
Eddie Floyd
American soul singer known for the classic “Knock on Wood.”
Edwin Starr
American Motown singer best known for his powerful anti-war anthem “War.”
El DeBarge
American R&B singer, member of the DeBarge family group, known for “Rhythm of the Night.”
Eddie Kendricks
American singer, former lead voice of The Temptations, known for the solo hit “Keep on Truckin’.”
Elle King
American singer-songwriter known for the hit “Ex’s & Oh’s.”
Eve
American rapper and singer known for hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani.
Evanescence
American rock band fronted by Amy Lee, known for the hit “Bring Me to Life.”
Extreme
American rock band known for the acoustic ballad “More Than Words.”
Eros Ramazzotti
Italian singer known for romantic pop songs popular across Europe and Latin America.
Enrique Bunbury
Spanish singer, former frontman of Heroes del Silencio, known for a prolific solo rock career.
Erasure
British synth-pop duo of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, known for “A Little Respect.”
Eddy Arnold
American country singer known for hits like “Make the World Go Away.”
Eric Church
American country singer known for hits like “Springsteen” and “Drink in My Hand.”
Easton Corbin
American country singer known for hits like “A Little More Country Than That.”
Eli Young Band
American country band known for the hit “Crazy Girl.”
Eddie Rabbitt
American country singer known for hits like “I Love a Rainy Night.”
Etta Baker
American blues guitarist and singer known for her Piedmont blues style.
Edwin McCain
American singer-songwriter known for the hit ballad “I’ll Be.”
Earl Thomas Conley
American country singer with numerous number-one hits in the 1980s.
En Vogue
American R&B vocal group known for hits like “Don’t Let Go (Love)” and “My Lovin’.”
Empire of the Sun
Australian musical duo known for the hit “Walking on a Dream.”
Ester Dean
American singer and songwriter known for both her own vocals and writing hits for other major artists.
Erik Hassle
Swedish singer-songwriter known for pop and soul-influenced music.
Elvis Crespo
Puerto Rican singer known as a merengue star, famous for “Suavemente.”
Ednita Nazario
Puerto Rican singer with a decades-long career in Latin pop and ballads.
Ed Kowalczyk
American singer, frontman of the rock band Live, known for “Lightning Crashes.”