Singers whose names start with the letter W range from soul legends to K-pop stars, and this list rounds up 52 of them, from “Whitney Houston” to “WJSN.” You’ll find solo artists, bands, and groups here, spanning genres like R&B, country, rock, hip-hop, and pop. Most made their mark through chart-topping hits, memorable live performances, or decades-long careers that shaped the sound of their genre.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their primary instrument, often backed by a band, a group, or a full production. Some, like Whitney Houston, became known for technical vocal power, while others, like Weird Al Yankovic, built careers on humor and parody. Many on this list also write their own songs, blurring the line between singer and songwriter.
Below you’ll find the table with each singer’s name and a short description.
Singer: the stage name or artist name most fans use to recognize the performer, group, or band listed here.
Description: a short summary of the singer’s genre, notable songs, and what makes their career or sound stand out.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Whitney Houston |
| Willie Nelson |
| Wyclef Jean |
| Wiz Khalifa |
| Weezer |
| Wynonna Judd |
| Waylon Jennings |
| Wham! |
| Wilson Pickett |
| Wanda Jackson |
| Warren Zevon |
| Wilco |
| Weird Al Yankovic |
| Will.i.am |
| Wu-Tang Clan |
| Wayne Newton |
| Wale |
| Warren G |
| Westlife |
| Wet Wet Wet |
| Wilson Phillips |
| Winger |
| Wolf Alice |
| The Wombats |
| The Weeknd |
| Willow Smith |
| Wolfmother |
| Waxahatchee |
| Widespread Panic |
| War |
| Walk the Moon |
| Wolf Parade |
| Warpaint |
| Waterparks |
| Whitney |
| Wynter Gordon |
| Wade Bowen |
| Whitey Morgan |
| Waltraud Meier |
| Warrant |
| The Weather Girls |
| The White Stripes |
| Womack & Womack |
| Wisin & Yandel |
| Wanessa Camargo |
| Wallis Bird |
| Waylon |
| Wonder Girls |
| WINNER |
| Weki Meki |
| The Wilkinsons |
| WJSN |
Descriptions
Whitney Houston
One of the best-selling music artists ever, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals on hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
Willie Nelson
Legendary country singer-songwriter and guitarist known for outlaw country classics such as “On the Road Again” and “Always on My Mind.”
Wyclef Jean
Haitian-American singer, rapper and producer who rose to fame with the Fugees before a successful solo career blending hip-hop and Caribbean sounds.
Wiz Khalifa
American rapper and singer known for laid-back hip-hop hits like “Black and Yellow” and “See You Again.”
Weezer
American alternative rock band fronted by Rivers Cuomo, known for geeky, hook-filled hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Island in the Sun.”
Wynonna Judd
Grammy-winning country singer who found fame as half of The Judds before launching a successful solo career.
Waylon Jennings
Pioneer of the outlaw country movement, known for his gritty baritone voice and hits like “Good Hearted Woman.”
Wham!
1980s British pop duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, famous for feel-good hits like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.”
Wilson Pickett
Soul singer known for his raw, energetic voice on classics like “In the Midnight Hour” and “Mustang Sally.”
Wanda Jackson
Pioneering rockabilly singer often called the “Queen of Rockabilly” for her fierce vocals in the 1950s and 60s.
Warren Zevon
American singer-songwriter known for darkly witty rock songs such as “Werewolves of London.”
Wilco
American alternative rock band led by Jeff Tweedy, celebrated for experimental yet melodic albums like “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.”
Weird Al Yankovic
Comedic singer-accordionist famous for song parodies like “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise.”
Will.i.am
Singer, rapper and producer best known as the frontman of the Black Eyed Peas and for solo dance-pop hits.
Wu-Tang Clan
Influential New York hip-hop collective known for gritty, kung-fu-inspired lyricism and a raw, sample-heavy sound.
Wayne Newton
American entertainer nicknamed “Mr. Las Vegas,” known for his smooth vocals and long-running Vegas residency.
Wale
American rapper and singer from Washington, D.C., known for melodic hip-hop tracks blending go-go rhythms with R&B.
Warren G
West Coast rapper and singer credited with popularizing G-funk alongside hits like “Regulate.”
Westlife
Irish boy band known for emotional pop ballads and multiple UK number-one singles in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Wet Wet Wet
Scottish pop-soul band best known for the chart-topping ballad “Love Is All Around.”
Wilson Phillips
American vocal trio formed by the daughters of Beach Boys and Mamas & the Papas members, known for “Hold On.”
Winger
American hard rock band known for glam metal hits like “Seventeen” during the late 1980s.
Wolf Alice
English alternative rock band known for a genre-blending sound and Mercury Prize-winning albums.
The Wombats
British indie rock band known for catchy, anxious anthems like “Let’s Dance to Joy Division.”
The Weeknd
Canadian singer known for moody, R&B-infused pop hits like “Blinding Lights” and “Can’t Feel My Face.”
Willow Smith
American singer-songwriter who blends R&B, alt-rock and pop, known for hits like “Whip My Hair.”
Wolfmother
Australian hard rock band known for a retro, riff-heavy sound reminiscent of 1970s classic rock.
Waxahatchee
Indie rock and folk project of singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield, known for introspective lyrics.
Widespread Panic
American jam band known for improvisational live shows and Southern rock influences.
War
Funk and soul band famous for socially conscious grooves like “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
Walk the Moon
American indie pop band best known for the infectious hit “Shut Up and Dance.”
Wolf Parade
Canadian indie rock band known for anthemic, synth-driven songs.
Warpaint
American all-female rock band known for atmospheric, dreamy alternative sound.
Waterparks
American pop-punk band known for energetic, hook-driven songs blending emo and electronic elements.
Whitney
Indie folk-rock duo known for warm, nostalgic songs like “No Woman.”
Wynter Gordon
American singer-songwriter known for dance-pop tracks and songwriting for other major pop artists.
Wade Bowen
Texas country singer-songwriter known for heartfelt, red dirt country music.
Whitey Morgan
American outlaw country singer known for a traditional honky-tonk sound reminiscent of Waylon Jennings.
Waltraud Meier
German opera singer, one of the leading dramatic mezzo-sopranos of her generation, renowned for Wagner roles.
Warrant
American glam metal band known for hits like “Cherry Pie” and “Heaven.”
The Weather Girls
American vocal duo best known for the disco anthem “It’s Raining Men.”
The White Stripes
American rock duo of Jack and Meg White, known for raw, blues-inspired garage rock hits like “Seven Nation Army.”
Womack & Womack
American soul and R&B duo known for the hit “Teardrops.”
Wisin & Yandel
Puerto Rican reggaeton duo credited with helping bring the genre to mainstream global audiences.
Wanessa Camargo
Brazilian pop singer known as one of Brazil’s top-selling recording artists.
Wallis Bird
Irish singer-songwriter known for her energetic guitar playing and folk-influenced pop sound.
Waylon
Dutch singer known for blending country and pop, representing the Netherlands at Eurovision.
Wonder Girls
Pioneering South Korean girl group known for early K-pop hits like “Nobody.”
WINNER
South Korean boy group under YG Entertainment known for self-produced pop and hip-hop tracks.
Weki Meki
South Korean girl group known for bright, energetic K-pop releases.
The Wilkinsons
Canadian country music family group known for the hit “26 Cents.”
WJSN
South Korean girl group, also known as Cosmic Girls, known for space-themed concepts and vocal harmonies.