This list brings together 42 singers, starting with “Nat King Cole” and closing with “Nas.” They come from jazz, pop, rock, country, hip-hop, and R&B, and they span generations, from mid-century crooners to modern chart-toppers. People turn to lists like this one to discover new artists, settle a debate, or simply enjoy a quick tour of musical talent that shares a common first letter.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, often paired with songwriting, stage presence, or instrumental skill. The names on this list prove how varied that craft can be, from Nina Simone’s soulful piano-driven jazz to Nas’s razor-sharp lyricism on “Illmatic.” Some built their careers on a single unforgettable hit, while others shaped entire genres over decades.
Below you’ll find the table with Singer and Description.
Singer: the performer’s name, so you can quickly scan the list and spot the ones you already recognize.
Description: a short summary of the singer’s style, background, and best-known songs, giving you enough context to understand why they made the list.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Nat King Cole |
| Neil Diamond |
| Neil Young |
| Nelly |
| Nelly Furtado |
| Ne-Yo |
| Nena |
| Niall Horan |
| Nicki Minaj |
| Nick Cave |
| Nick Carter |
| Nick Jonas |
| Nick Lachey |
| Nicky Jam |
| Nicole Scherzinger |
| Nina Simone |
| Noah Cyrus |
| Noah Kahan |
| Noel Gallagher |
| Norah Jones |
| Natalie Cole |
| Natalie Imbruglia |
| Natasha Bedingfield |
| Nancy Sinatra |
| Nate Dogg |
| Nathan Sykes |
| Nathaniel Rateliff |
| Nazia Hassan |
| Neneh Cherry |
| NF |
| Nick Drake |
| Nick Kamen |
| Ninet Tayeb |
| Namie Amuro |
| Nadia Ali |
| Naomi Judd |
| Nnenna Freelon |
| Nikka Costa |
| Norman Greenbaum |
| Nolwenn Leroy |
| N‘Dea Davenport |
| Nas |
Descriptions
Nat King Cole
American jazz and pop singer and pianist famous for the smooth baritone voice behind classics like “Unforgettable” and “The Christmas Song.”
Neil Diamond
American singer-songwriter known for hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “Cracklin’ Rosie,” blending pop, rock, and easy-listening styles.
Neil Young
Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrated for his distinctive voice and influential work spanning folk, rock, and country.
Nelly
American rapper and singer from St. Louis known for melodic hip-hop hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma.”
Nelly Furtado
Canadian singer-songwriter known for genre-blending hits like “I’m Like a Bird” and “Promiscuous.”
Ne-Yo
American R&B singer-songwriter known for smooth vocals and hits like “So Sick” and “Because of You.”
Nena
German singer best known worldwide for the 1983 anti-war pop hit “99 Luftballons.”
Niall Horan
Irish singer-songwriter, former member of One Direction, who went on to a successful solo pop career.
Nicki Minaj
Trinidadian-American rapper and singer known for versatile flow, bold persona, and hits like “Super Bass.”
Nick Cave
Australian singer-songwriter known for dark, poetic lyrics with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Nick Carter
American singer, member of the Backstreet Boys, who also pursued a solo pop career.
Nick Jonas
American singer-songwriter, member of the Jonas Brothers, known for solo R&B-pop hits like “Jealous.”
Nick Lachey
American singer, former member of 98 Degrees, known for pop hits and later television work.
Nicky Jam
Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap singer known for hits like “El Perdón” and “Hasta el Amanecer.”
Nicole Scherzinger
American singer and former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman known for her powerful vocals and the hit “Don’t Cha.”
Nina Simone
American singer, pianist, and civil rights icon renowned for her expressive voice across jazz, blues, and soul.
Noah Cyrus
American singer-songwriter known for emotional pop and country-tinged ballads, including “Make Me (Cry).”
Noah Kahan
American singer-songwriter who blends folk and pop, best known for the breakout hit “Stick Season.”
Noel Gallagher
English singer-songwriter and guitarist, co-founder and primary songwriter of Oasis, known for his distinct vocal delivery on solo work.
Norah Jones
American singer-songwriter known for her jazzy, sultry voice and breakout album “Come Away with Me.”
Natalie Cole
American singer, daughter of Nat King Cole, known for R&B and pop hits like “This Will Be.”
Natalie Imbruglia
Australian singer-songwriter best known for the 1997 hit “Torn.”
Natasha Bedingfield
English singer-songwriter known for upbeat pop hits like “Unwritten” and “These Words.”
Nancy Sinatra
American singer known for her bold 1966 hit “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.”
Nate Dogg
American singer known for his smooth, soulful hooks on numerous West Coast hip-hop tracks in the 1990s and 2000s.
Nathan Sykes
English singer, former member of the boy band The Wanted, who later pursued solo R&B-pop projects.
Nathaniel Rateliff
American singer-songwriter known for soulful rock with his band Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
Nazia Hassan
Pakistani pop singer often called the “Queen of Pop” in South Asia for hits like “Aap Jaisa Koi.”
Neneh Cherry
Swedish singer known for blending hip-hop, pop, and soul, notably on the hit “Buffalo Stance.”
NF
American rapper and singer known for introspective, emotionally raw lyrics and hits like “Let You Down.”
Nick Drake
English singer-songwriter known for his intimate, melancholic folk music, gaining posthumous acclaim decades after his death.
Nick Kamen
English singer and model known for the 1986 hit “Each Time You Break My Heart.”
Ninet Tayeb
Israeli singer known for her powerful voice, rising to fame after winning the first season of “Kokhav Nolad.”
Namie Amuro
Japanese singer and one of Japan’s best-selling pop artists, influential in J-pop for over two decades.
Nadia Ali
Libyan-American singer known as a leading vocalist in electronic and trance music, notably with the group iiO.
Naomi Judd
American singer, half of the mother-daughter country duo The Judds, known for warm harmonies and chart-topping hits.
Nnenna Freelon
American jazz singer known for her rich, expressive voice and multiple Grammy-nominated albums.
Nikka Costa
American singer known for her energetic soul-pop sound and the hit “Like a Feather.”
Norman Greenbaum
American singer-songwriter known for the classic one-hit wonder “Spirit in the Sky.”
Nolwenn Leroy
French singer who rose to fame on “Star Academy” and became known for Celtic-influenced folk-pop albums.
N‘Dea Davenport
American singer best known as the original lead vocalist of the acid jazz band the Brand New Heavies.
Nas
American rapper and singer widely regarded as one of hip-hop’s greatest lyricists, known for the album “Illmatic.”