This list covers 69 singers, arranged alphabetically from “Shakira” to “Stromae.” It spans decades and genres, from Motown and soul to pop, country, and indie folk. These artists have topped charts, filled stadiums, and shaped the sound of popular music worldwide.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument to convey melody, emotion, and story. Some built entire careers on a single unmistakable style, like Sam Cooke’s smooth soul or Sarah Vaughan’s three-octave jazz range, while others crossed genres and borders to reach global audiences. Many became just as known for their songwriting as for their vocals.
Below you’ll find the table with the singer’s name and a short description of their career.
Singer: the performer’s stage or full name, so you can quickly find who you’re looking for in the list.
Description: a brief summary of the singer’s background, style, and the music they’re best known for.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Shakira |
| Sting |
| Stevie Wonder |
| Stevie Nicks |
| Sam Smith |
| Sam Cooke |
| Sade |
| Seal |
| Sia |
| Shania Twain |
| Smokey Robinson |
| Sinead O’Connor |
| Steven Tyler |
| Simon Le Bon |
| Sammy Davis Jr. |
| Solange |
| SZA |
| Sarah McLachlan |
| Sarah Vaughan |
| Sarah Brightman |
| Shawn Mendes |
| Sabrina Carpenter |
| Shirley Bassey |
| Shirley Manson |
| Steve Perry |
| Steve Winwood |
| Suzi Quatro |
| Susan Boyle |
| Sarah Connor |
| Sean Paul |
| Selena Gomez |
| Selena |
| Shaggy |
| Sara Bareilles |
| Sisqo |
| Sean Kingston |
| Sonny Bono |
| Sophie Ellis-Bextor |
| Sam Fender |
| Sam Hunt |
| Scott Weiland |
| Susanna Hoffs |
| Skylar Grey |
| Sufjan Stevens |
| Sturgill Simpson |
| Stephen Stills |
| Sebastian Bach |
| Shakin’ Stevens |
| Solomon Burke |
| Slim Whitman |
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe |
| Son House |
| Sixto Rodriguez |
| Sarah Jarosz |
| Sondre Lerche |
| Screamin’ Jay Hawkins |
| Sam the Sham |
| Skeeter Davis |
| Sammy Hagar |
| Shaznay Lewis |
| Salif Keita |
| Seu Jorge |
| Sezen Aksu |
| Shreya Ghoshal |
| Sonu Nigam |
| Sunidhi Chauhan |
| Susana Baca |
| Sarah Geronimo |
| Stromae |
Descriptions
Shakira
Colombian singer-songwriter known for blending Latin, Arabic, and pop influences in hits like “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Sting
English singer and bassist who rose to fame with The Police before a long solo career.
Stevie Wonder
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for Motown classics like “Superstition.”
Stevie Nicks
American singer known as the mystical voice of Fleetwood Mac and a successful solo artist.
Sam Smith
British singer known for emotive ballads such as “Stay With Me.”
Sam Cooke
Pioneering American soul singer often called the “King of Soul,” known for “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
Sade
British-Nigerian singer known for her smooth, jazz-inflected voice and the band that bears her name.
Seal
British singer known for soulful hits like “Kiss From a Rose.”
Sia
Australian singer-songwriter recognized for powerful vocals and hits like “Chandelier.”
Shania Twain
Canadian country-pop singer who became one of the best-selling country artists of all time.
Smokey Robinson
American singer and Motown legend known for his falsetto and songs like “Tracks of My Tears.”
Sinead O’Connor
Irish singer known for her powerful voice and the hit cover “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Steven Tyler
American rock singer and frontman of Aerosmith, known for his powerful vocal range.
Simon Le Bon
English singer and frontman of the band Duran Duran.
Sammy Davis Jr.
American singer and entertainer, a celebrated member of the “Rat Pack.”
Solange
American singer-songwriter known for her artistic R&B sound and the album “A Seat at the Table.”
SZA
American R&B singer known for introspective songs like “Good Days.”
Sarah McLachlan
Canadian singer-songwriter known for “Angel” and founding the Lilith Fair tour.
Sarah Vaughan
Legendary American jazz singer known for her rich, three-octave voice.
Sarah Brightman
English soprano known for classical crossover recordings and musical theater roles.
Shawn Mendes
Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to fame online before a successful pop career.
Sabrina Carpenter
American pop singer known for witty, catchy hits like “Espresso.”
Shirley Bassey
Welsh singer famous for powerful James Bond theme songs like “Goldfinger.”
Shirley Manson
Scottish singer and frontwoman of the rock band Garbage.
Steve Perry
American singer best known as the powerhouse voice of the band Journey.
Steve Winwood
English singer known for his work with Traffic and solo hits like “Higher Love.”
Suzi Quatro
American-born rock singer and bassist known for glam-rock hits in the 1970s.
Susan Boyle
Scottish singer who became famous after a breakout audition on “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Sarah Connor
German singer known for pop and R&B hits popular across Europe.
Sean Paul
Jamaican singer who helped popularize dancehall worldwide with hits like “Temperature.”
Selena Gomez
American singer and actress known for pop hits and her band Selena Gomez & the Scene.
Selena
Beloved Tejano singer known as the “Queen of Tejano Music” before her untimely death in 1995.
Shaggy
Jamaican singer known for reggae-pop hits like “It Wasn’t Me.”
Sara Bareilles
American singer-songwriter known for “Love Song” and her work composing for Broadway.
Sisqo
American R&B singer known for the hit “Thong Song.”
Sean Kingston
Jamaican-American singer known for the hit “Beautiful Girls.”
Sonny Bono
American singer who formed the popular duo Sonny & Cher.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
English singer known for the dance-pop hit “Murder on the Dancefloor.”
Sam Fender
English singer-songwriter known for anthemic, socially conscious indie rock.
Sam Hunt
American country singer known for blending country with pop and R&B.
Scott Weiland
American singer best known as the frontman of Stone Temple Pilots.
Susanna Hoffs
American singer and guitarist known as the lead vocalist of The Bangles.
Skylar Grey
American singer-songwriter known for “Coming Home” and writing hits for other artists.
Sufjan Stevens
American singer-songwriter known for intricate, deeply personal indie folk albums.
Sturgill Simpson
American country singer known for his outlaw country sound and genre-bending albums.
Stephen Stills
American singer and guitarist known for his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Sebastian Bach
Canadian singer best known as the powerful frontman of Skid Row.
Shakin’ Stevens
Welsh singer known for rockabilly-tinged pop hits throughout the 1980s.
Solomon Burke
American singer known as the “King of Rock and Soul” for his emotive delivery.
Slim Whitman
American singer known for his smooth, high-register voice and yodeling country ballads.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Pioneering American singer and guitarist often called the “Godmother of Rock and Roll.”
Son House
Influential American Delta blues singer and guitarist.
Sixto Rodriguez
American singer-songwriter whose obscure career gained fame through the documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”
Sarah Jarosz
American singer-songwriter known for blending folk, bluegrass, and Americana styles.
Sondre Lerche
Norwegian singer-songwriter known for his witty, melodic pop songs.
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
American singer known for the theatrical classic “I Put a Spell on You.”
Sam the Sham
American singer known for fronting Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs on the novelty hit “Wooly Bully.”
Skeeter Davis
American country singer known for the crossover hit “The End of the World.”
Sammy Hagar
American rock singer known for his time fronting Van Halen and his solo career.
Shaznay Lewis
English singer and primary songwriter of the girl group All Saints.
Salif Keita
Malian singer known as the “Golden Voice of Africa” for blending traditional Mandé music with modern sounds.
Seu Jorge
Brazilian singer known for his acoustic Portuguese-language covers of David Bowie songs.
Sezen Aksu
Turkish singer-songwriter often called the “Queen of Turkish Pop” for shaping the country’s modern music scene.
Shreya Ghoshal
Acclaimed Indian playback singer known for her versatile voice across Bollywood films.
Sonu Nigam
Popular Indian playback singer and television host known for his wide vocal range.
Sunidhi Chauhan
Indian playback singer known for her energetic vocals in Bollywood soundtracks.
Susana Baca
Peruvian singer known for reviving and preserving Afro-Peruvian musical traditions.
Sarah Geronimo
Filipino singer and actress often called the “Popstar Princess” of the Philippines.
Stromae
Belgian singer known for blending electronic dance music with socially conscious lyrics.