This list covers 30 singers whose names start with the letter U, running from “U2” to “Ute Lemper.” You’ll find rock stars, pop acts, reggae bands, K-pop groups, and jazz vocalists side by side, spanning decades and countries. People turn to lists like this to discover new music, settle a trivia debate, or simply see how many artists share the same starting letter.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, whether on stage, in the studio, or both. Some, like U2’s Bono, built entire careers around a signature sound, while others, like Utah Phillips, used singing to tell stories and preserve history. Many singers on this list also write their own songs, blurring the line between performer and songwriter.
Below you’ll find the table with the singer’s name and a short description.
Singer: the name of the artist or group, exactly as they’re commonly known, so you can search for more information easily.
Description: a brief summary covering the singer’s genre, background, and best-known songs, giving you a quick sense of who they are.
Singers
Singer
U2
UB40
Uffie
Uh Huh Her
U-KISS
Ultra Naté
Ultravox
Umberto Tozzi
Umi
Uncle Kracker
Underoath
Undertones
Union J
Unheilig
Unloved
Unspoken
Unwritten Law
UPSAHL
Urban Cone
Urban Dance Squad
Urban Symphony
Urban Zakapa
Uriah Heep
Urszula Dudziak
Us The Duo
Us3
Utada Hikaru
Utah Phillips
Utah Saints
Ute Lemper
Descriptions
U2
Iconic Irish rock band fronted by Bono, formed in Dublin in 1976. Known for anthemic hits like “With or Without You” and “Beautiful Day,” they’re one of the best-selling music acts of all time.
UB40
British reggae and pop group from Birmingham, famous for their cover of “Red Red Wine” and hits like “Kingston Town.” Named after an old UK unemployment benefit form.
Uffie
American-French singer and rapper who became a face of the mid-2000s electroclash scene in Paris, known for the track “Pop the Glock.”
Uh Huh Her
American electropop duo formed by Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey, blending dreamy vocals with synth-driven production.
U-KISS
South Korean boy band that debuted in 2008, known for energetic K-pop tracks and a loyal international fanbase.
Ultra Naté
American house music vocalist whose 1997 anthem “Free” became a defining dance-floor hit of the era.
Ultravox
British new wave band led by singer Midge Ure, best known for the synth-pop classic “Vienna.”
Umberto Tozzi
Italian singer-songwriter beloved for the romantic ballad “Ti Amo” and co-writing “Gloria,” later a hit for Laura Branigan.
Umi
American R&B and soul singer-songwriter known for smooth, introspective vocals and songs like “Remember Me.”
Uncle Kracker
American singer best known for the laid-back hit “Follow Me” and his cover of “Drift Away.”
Underoath
American metalcore band from Florida known for blending screamed and clean vocals on albums like “They’re Only Chasing Safety.”
Undertones
Northern Irish punk band famous for the classic single “Teenage Kicks,” fronted by singer Feargal Sharkey.
Union J
British boy band formed on “The X Factor UK” in 2012, known for pop singles like “Carry You.”
Unheilig
German rock band fronted by Der Graf, known for anthemic songs like “Geboren um zu leben.”
Unloved
British musical trio behind moody, cinematic songs featured prominently in the TV series “Killing Eve.”
Unspoken
American Christian pop band known for radio hits like “Start a Fire.”
Unwritten Law
American rock band from California known for melodic punk anthems in the late 1990s and 2000s.
UPSAHL
American singer-songwriter known for sharp, confessional pop songs like “Drugs.”
Urban Cone
Swedish indie pop band from Stockholm known for catchy, synth-laced songs like “Come Back to Me.”
Urban Dance Squad
Dutch rap-rock band best known for the 1990 hit “Deeper Shade of Soul.”
Urban Symphony
Estonian folk-pop group that placed third at Eurovision 2009 with the song “Rändajad.”
Urban Zakapa
South Korean acoustic pop trio known for gentle ballads and vocal harmonies.
Uriah Heep
British hard rock band formed in 1969, known for the classic track “Easy Livin’.”
Urszula Dudziak
Polish jazz vocalist celebrated for her experimental, wordless vocal improvisations.
Us The Duo
American married pop duo who rose to fame through viral acoustic covers before scoring the hit “No Matter Where You Are.”
Us3
British acid jazz and hip-hop group best known for the 1993 hit “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia).”
Utada Hikaru
Japanese-American singer-songwriter and one of Japan’s best-selling artists, known for “First Love” and Kingdom Hearts theme songs.
Utah Phillips
American folk singer, storyteller, and labor activist known for songs celebrating railroad life and union history.
Utah Saints
British electronic dance duo known for the sample-heavy 1990s hit “Something Good.”
Ute Lemper
German singer and actress renowned for her interpretations of Kurt Weill and Brecht cabaret songs.
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