This list brings together 29 singers whose names start with the letter I, ranging from “Ian Anderson” to “Irene.” You’ll find rock frontmen, hip hop pioneers, soul legends, and K-pop stars, spanning decades of music history. Most of them are known for a signature voice, a defining hit song, or a band that shaped an entire genre.

Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, often building a career around a distinctive tone or style. Some, like Isaac Hayes, became famous for a deep, unmistakable baritone, while others, like Iggy Pop, are remembered just as much for their raw stage energy as for their singing. Across genres and countries, these artists show how varied a “singer” can really be.

Below you’ll find the table with each singer’s name and a short description.

Singer: the stage or given name of the performer, so you can quickly spot who you’re looking for.

Description: a brief summary of what each singer is known for, including their genre, band, or signature songs, so you can get useful context at a glance.

Singers

Singer
Ian Anderson
Ian Curtis
Ian Gillan
Ice Cube
Ice-T
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Pop
Idina Menzel
Il Divo
Ilse DeLange
India.Arie
Ingrid Michaelson
INNA
Ini Kamoze
Irene Cara
Irma Thomas
Isaac Hayes
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Ivete Sangalo
Ivy Queen
Iyaz
IU
Indila
Ian Astbury
Ian Hunter
Ian McCulloch
Isaac Slade
Israel Houghton
Irene

Descriptions

Ian Anderson
Frontman and flautist of British rock band Jethro Tull, known for his distinctive vocals and flute playing on hits like “Aqualung.”
Ian Curtis
Lead singer of English post-punk band Joy Division, whose haunting baritone and lyrics on “Love Will Tear Us Apart” influenced generations of alternative music.
Ian Gillan
Lead vocalist of British rock band Deep Purple, celebrated for his powerful high range on classics like “Smoke on the Water.”
Ice Cube
American rapper and actor, a founding member of N.W.A known for his gritty voice and pioneering West Coast hip hop sound.
Ice-T
American rapper and actor, one of hip hop’s pioneering voices who later fronted the heavy metal band Body Count.
Iggy Azalea
Australian rapper and singer known for the chart-topping hit “Fancy” and her distinctive vocal drawl.
Iggy Pop
American rock singer dubbed the “Godfather of Punk,” known for his raw, energetic vocals with The Stooges and solo hits like “Lust for Life.”
Idina Menzel
American singer and actress famous for her powerful Broadway voice, including “Defying Gravity” from Wicked and “Let It Go” from Frozen.
Il Divo
International vocal group blending opera and pop, known for their rich four-part harmonies on classical-crossover hits.
Ilse DeLange
Dutch singer-songwriter known for her country-tinged pop and as part of the Eurovision duo The Common Linnets.
India.Arie
American R&B and soul singer known for her warm, soulful voice on hits like “Video” and “Ready for Love.”
Ingrid Michaelson
American singer-songwriter known for her breezy indie-pop voice on songs like “The Way I Am.”
INNA
Romanian pop singer known for dance hits like “Hot” and “Sun Is Up,” a major voice in European club music.
Ini Kamoze
Jamaican reggae singer best known for the 1994 hit “Here Comes the Hotstepper.”
Irene Cara
American singer and actress whose soaring vocals powered the theme songs “Fame” and “Flashdance… What a Feeling.”
Irma Thomas
American soul singer known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans” for her emotive vocals since the 1960s.
Isaac Hayes
American soul singer and songwriter whose deep baritone voice defined hits like “Theme from Shaft.”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Hawaiian singer beloved for his gentle ukulele-backed voice on the classic medley “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
Ivete Sangalo
Brazilian singer and one of the country’s best-selling artists, known for her energetic axe and pop vocals.
Ivy Queen
Puerto Rican singer known as the “Queen of Reggaeton” for her bold voice and pioneering role for women in the genre.
Iyaz
Caribbean-American singer known for his smooth falsetto on the 2009 hit “Replay.”
IU
South Korean singer-songwriter and one of K-pop’s most acclaimed solo vocalists, known for hits like “Good Day.”
Indila
French singer known for her ethereal voice on the hit “Derniere Danse.”
Ian Astbury
English singer and frontman of rock band The Cult, known for his powerful, shamanic stage presence.
Ian Hunter
English singer and frontman of glam rock band Mott the Hoople, known for the anthem “All the Young Dudes.”
Ian McCulloch
English singer of Echo & the Bunnymen, admired for his brooding baritone on tracks like “The Killing Moon.”
Isaac Slade
American singer and frontman of pop-rock band The Fray, known for his emotive voice on “How to Save a Life.”
Israel Houghton
American gospel singer and worship leader known for his Grammy-winning contemporary Christian music.
Irene
South Korean singer and member of girl group Red Velvet, known for her clear vocals and leadership within the group.
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