This list covers 56 singers, running alphabetically from “Prince” to “PJ Morton.” You’ll find artists from pop, rock, country, soul, and hip-hop, spanning decades and continents. People turn to lists like this to discover new music, settle a trivia debate, or simply put a name to a voice they can’t stop humming.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, whether on stage, in the studio, or both. Some write their own songs, while others bring other people’s lyrics to life with their own style. Prince, for example, built an entire sound around blending funk, rock, and R&B into something unmistakably his own.
Below you’ll find the table with Singer and Description.
Singer: the performer’s stage name or the name they’re most widely known by, so you can quickly spot who you’re looking for.
Description: a short summary of the singer’s genre, notable songs, and what makes their voice or career stand out.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Prince |
| Pink (P!nk) |
| Paul McCartney |
| Paul Simon |
| Peter Gabriel |
| Phil Collins |
| Pharrell Williams |
| Post Malone |
| PARTYNEXTDOOR |
| Pitbull |
| Pop Smoke |
| Prince Royce |
| Paloma Faith |
| Pixie Lott |
| Phoebe Bridgers |
| Pink Sweat$ |
| Paula Abdul |
| Paula Cole |
| Perry Como |
| Pat Benatar |
| Patti LaBelle |
| Patti Smith |
| Patsy Cline |
| Percy Sledge |
| Petula Clark |
| Peabo Bryson |
| Peggy Lee |
| Pete Seeger |
| Peter Frampton |
| Peter Cetera |
| PJ Harvey |
| Paul Anka |
| Paul Young |
| Paul Weller |
| Paul Rodgers |
| Priscilla Ahn |
| Pam Tillis |
| Patty Loveless |
| Patty Griffin |
| Phil Vassar |
| Pat Green |
| Pavarotti (Luciano Pavarotti) |
| Plácido Domingo |
| Porter Wagoner |
| Pearl Bailey |
| Phyllis Hyman |
| Perry Farrell |
| Phil Anselmo |
| Pat Monahan |
| Paul Stanley |
| Paulina Rubio |
| Pedro Fernández |
| Pepe Aguilar |
| PSY |
| Perrie Edwards |
| PJ Morton |
Descriptions
Prince
American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist famed for blending funk, rock, and R&B, best known for the album and film “Purple Rain.”
Pink (P!nk)
American pop-rock singer known for her powerful voice and acrobatic live shows, with hits like “So What” and “Just Give Me a Reason.”
Paul McCartney
English singer-songwriter and former Beatle, widely regarded as one of the most successful composers and performers in pop history.
Paul Simon
American singer-songwriter, first of Simon & Garfunkel, known for “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and the Graceland album.
Peter Gabriel
English singer and former Genesis frontman known for art-rock solo hits like “Sledgehammer.”
Phil Collins
English singer and drummer, Genesis frontman and solo star behind hits like “In the Air Tonight.”
Pharrell Williams
American singer and producer known for his distinctive falsetto and global hits like “Happy.”
Post Malone
American singer and rapper who blends hip-hop, pop, and rock, known for songs like “Circles” and “Sunflower.”
PARTYNEXTDOOR
Canadian R&B singer-songwriter known for moody, atmospheric tracks and close ties to the OVO Sound label.
Pitbull
Cuban-American rapper and singer known for high-energy dance-pop hits like “Give Me Everything.”
Pop Smoke
American rapper and singer, a pioneer of Brooklyn drill known for “Dior” before his death in 2020.
Prince Royce
American bachata singer who blends traditional Dominican rhythms with mainstream pop.
Paloma Faith
English singer known for her soulful, theatrical style and distinctive vocal delivery.
Pixie Lott
English pop singer known for early-2010s hits including “Mama Do.”
Phoebe Bridgers
American indie-folk singer-songwriter celebrated for intimate, confessional lyrics.
Pink Sweat$
American R&B singer known for soulful, stripped-down love songs like “Honesty.”
Paula Abdul
American pop singer and dancer known for late-1980s hits and later fame as an American Idol judge.
Paula Cole
American singer-songwriter best known for “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?”
Perry Como
American singer known for his smooth crooning style and mid-20th-century pop standards.
Pat Benatar
American rock singer known for powerful vocals on hits like “Love Is a Battlefield.”
Patti LaBelle
American singer celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and hits like “Lady Marmalade.”
Patti Smith
American singer and poet, a punk rock pioneer known for “Because the Night.”
Patsy Cline
American country singer whose rich, emotive voice made classics like “Crazy” enduring standards.
Percy Sledge
American soul singer best known for “When a Man Loves a Woman.”
Petula Clark
English singer known for the 1960s pop hit “Downtown.”
Peabo Bryson
American R&B singer known for romantic ballads and popular Disney movie duets.
Peggy Lee
American jazz and pop singer known for her sultry vocals and the song “Fever.”
Pete Seeger
American folk singer and activist known for songs like “If I Had a Hammer.”
Peter Frampton
English singer and guitarist known for the best-selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!
Peter Cetera
American singer, former Chicago frontman, known for “Glory of Love.”
PJ Harvey
English singer-songwriter known for raw, experimental rock and poetic lyricism.
Paul Anka
Canadian singer-songwriter known for “Diana” and for writing English lyrics to “My Way.”
Paul Young
English singer known for 1980s hits like “Every Time You Go Away.”
Paul Weller
English singer, former frontman of The Jam, nicknamed the “Modfather” of British rock.
Paul Rodgers
English rock singer known as the powerful voice behind the bands Free and Bad Company.
Priscilla Ahn
American folk-pop singer known for gentle, acoustic songwriting.
Pam Tillis
American country singer known for her distinctive twang and 1990s hits.
Patty Loveless
American country singer known for emotive, traditional vocal style.
Patty Griffin
American singer-songwriter known for literate, heartfelt folk and Americana songs.
Phil Vassar
American country singer-songwriter known for upbeat hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise.”
Pat Green
American country singer known for Texas-country anthems and a grassroots fan following.
Pavarotti (Luciano Pavarotti)
Italian operatic tenor and one of the most celebrated voices in the history of opera.
Plácido Domingo
Spanish operatic tenor renowned for his versatile voice and decades-spanning career.
Porter Wagoner
American country singer known for his rhinestone suits and long-running television show.
Pearl Bailey
American jazz and pop singer and actress known for her warm, expressive vocal style.
Phyllis Hyman
American soul and jazz singer known for her rich, powerful contralto voice.
Perry Farrell
American rock singer, frontman of Jane’s Addiction, known for his distinctive, high-pitched voice.
Phil Anselmo
American heavy metal singer, frontman of the influential band Pantera.
Pat Monahan
American singer, frontman of the band Train, known for the hit “Drops of Jupiter.”
Paul Stanley
American rock singer, co-founder and frontman of the band KISS.
Paulina Rubio
Mexican pop singer regarded as one of Latin pop’s top-selling and most influential artists.
Pedro Fernández
Mexican singer and actor known for ranchera music and romantic pop ballads.
Pepe Aguilar
Mexican singer known for modernizing traditional ranchera and mariachi music for new audiences.
PSY
South Korean singer who became a global sensation with the 2012 hit “Gangnam Style.”
Perrie Edwards
English singer, member of the girl group Little Mix, known for her powerful vocal range.
PJ Morton
American R&B singer and keyboardist for Maroon 5 who has also built a Grammy-winning solo career.