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25 Most Famous Pop Singers Of All Time  

Pop music is one of the most loved genres of music in the world today, thanks to its being catchy and easy to sing along to. Pop singers have been around for decades, singing about issues that people can relate to, from joys to struggles and triumphs, packaged in danceable rhythms.  

These famous pop singers on this list are award-winning artists that have sold millions of records with each album that they release. Radio stations play their music on high rotation and most of their songs top the charts for weeks on end.  

From M.J. to Bruno Mars, Rihanna, µþ±ð²â´Ç²Ô³¦Ã©, and others, these singers are prominent and influential in the world of entertainment, serving as role models for young people, defining fashion and beauty trends, and even affecting all other aspects of society including politics. 

Indeed, pop music appeals to fans of all ages and backgrounds, and it remains the most popular and fastest-growing music genre in the world. Here are the 25 most famous pop singers of all time. 

1. Michael Jackson  

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The legendary Michael Joseph Jackson (1958 – 2009) was an award-winning American pop singer, songwriter, and amazing dancer. Born in Gary, Indiana in a musical family, M.J. was the eighth child of the famous Jackson family. He was the King of Pop thanks to the many timeless hits that he released during his career. 

He is a household name in the entertainment sector thanks to his personal life, his effect on music and dance plus fashion. M. J has sold very many records all over the world and won tons of awards. Black or White, Man in the Mirror, Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean are some of his songs.  

2. Madonna 

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Madonna the Queen of Pop music is an award-winning American singer who is known for pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms with her provocative performances. She mostly sings about love, sexuality, religion, and feminism. 

She has won awards for her music, sold a lot of records over the years, and continues to release chart-topping songs like Material Girl, Into the Groove, Holiday, and Lucky Star. 

3. Elton John 

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Known for his extravagant performance style, lavish wardrobe, and amazing piano skills, Elton John is an award-winning English pop singer from England. He sings dope music that he has sold millions of records of. Elton has several awards and honors to his name including a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music and charitable causes. 

Rocket Man, Daniel, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets, and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me are some of his songs. 

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Born in Houston Texas, µþ±ð²â´Ç²Ô³¦Ã© Knowles – Carter is a pop singer who is known for her excellent performances. This singer is married to the well-known rapper Jay-Z and the two are among the most powerful couples in the industry today. She began her career as a member of the all-girls pop music group Destiny’s Child before she went solo.  

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If I Were a Boy, Single Ladies, and Crazy in Love are some of her hit songs.  

5. Ed Sheeran  

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Known for his energetic live performances, Ed Sheeran is a British singer who was born and raised in England. He began writing songs early in life and his music is a unique blend of folk, pop, and R&B. Sheeran’s music is mostly about love and he writes honest and relatable lyrics that are raw and emotional, which make his songs top the charts all over the world. 

Playing the guitar as his instrument of choice, this singer’s concert tours are among the highest-grossing, and he has sold hundreds of millions in records over the years. This world’s best-selling singer has received many awards since he started singing.  

Shape of You, Peru, Shivers, Perfect, Sing, Thinking Out Loud, Photograph, and Castle on the Hill are some of his songs. 

6. Rihanna  

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Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian pop singer who was born in Barbados and has an amazing mezzo-soprano voice. Her music has elements of R&B, dance, reggae, and hip-hop but is largely pop music. Rihanna has impacted many musicians and received lots of honors over the years. She has released several albums and sold many records over the years.  

Rihanna, who is mainly inspired by Madonna, is not only a singer but also acts and is a fashion star who runs a fashion entity under the name Fenty. She has very many successful hit singles like Diamonds, Lift Me Up, Umbrella, Don’t Stop the Music, Unfaithful, and FourFiveSeconds. 

7. Bruno Mars 

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Bruno Mars is an award-winning pop singer who was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in a musical family. His music blends genres creating catchy pop songs with positive lyrics that fans like. He is a great dancer who performs live with a lot of energy, always giving fans memorable shows whenever he is performing in concerts. 

Bruno has sold tons of records over the years and released chart-topping singles since he started his career. Just the Way You Are, Grenade, When I was your Man, and Locked Out of Heaven are some of his songs. 

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8. Taylor Swift  

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Taylor Swift is an award-winning American pop singer who is known for her unique storytelling songwriting style and boldness, singing songs that are mostly inspired by her personal experiences. Swift started singing when she was young, releasing music when she was still a teenager.  

Her songs are catchy, always topping charts and she has released many albums plus sold millions of records over the years. Look What You Made Me Do, Shake It Off, You Belong with Me, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and Love Story are some of her songs.  

9. John Legend 

The legendary John Legend is an award-winning American pop singer with multiple talents. He not only sings but also writes songs, plays the piano, acts, and is a producer. He has won many awards over the years, and he was the first black man and second youngest person to win all four of the major American entertainment awards, that is the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). 

Legend’s songs top charts and he has several albums so far. Used to Love U, So High, Ordinary People. All of Me and Made to Love are some of his popular songs. 

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10. Alicia Keys   

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Known for her powerful vocals and exceptional piano skills, Alicia Keys is a talented American pop singer who was born in New York.  She started playing the piano and singing beautiful, amazing songs when she was young and has since won many awards over the years. 

Keys’ talents as a singer and pianist take center stage every time she does live performances. She mostly sings about love, empowerment, and self-discovery, plus her lyrics reflect mostly on her experiences and emotions. She usually is called upon to compose music for films and television shows.  

Fallin, If I Ain’t Got You, No One, and A Woman’s Worth are some of her songs. 

11. Justin Timberlake

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Born in Tennessee and known for his energy and charisma, Justin Timberlake is an award-winning American pop singer and actor who became famous as a member of NSYNC before going solo. He is a very talented musician who has sold millions of records globally and released several albums.  

Justin’s music is catchy, and his songs are instant hit songs that top the pop charts. Cry Me a River, SexyBack, Mirrors, Like I Love You, and Rock Your Body are some of this pop legend’s songs.  

12. Christina Aguilera 

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Praised for her undeniable talent and vocal prowess, Christina Aguilera is an award-winning American pop singer who was born in New York City. She has sold very many records and released several albums with songs that top the charts. Christina has won many awards and honors plus has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Genie in a Bottle, What a Girl Wants, Beautiful, Dirrty, Fighter, and Ain’t No Other Man are some of her songs. 

13. Adam Levine 

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Adam Levine is an American pop singer and voice coach who is famous as a member of the pop rock band Maroon 5 whose songs he wrote. Adam was born in Los Angeles, California in a musical family. He has many devoted fans and has received countless prizes and accolades thanks to his charisma, unique voice, and talent as a musician.  

Adam owns a record label, a production company, a fragrance line, and a menswear collection. He has collaborated with many artists over the years and has written songs for many singers.

14. J. Lo

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Jennifer Lopez, a.k.a J.Lo, is an award-winning American pop singer who was born in New York City. She is a talented dancer and actress as well. J. Lo has several albums and has sold millions of records over the years. Her musical influences include Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. 

Lopez’s multiple talents in the entertainment industry have earned her a place as one of the most iconic and influential figures in Hollywood and the music world. 

Ain’t Your Mama, Papi, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, and Jenny from the Block are some of her songs.  

15. Usher 

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Known for his pleasant voice and energetic performances, Usher Raymond IV is an award-winning American pop singer whose music mixes different genres beautifully. He has released many successful albums and sold millions of records worldwide.  

Usher is good when it comes to creating new music and anytime, he releases new songs one can be sure that they will top the charts for a while. His stage performances are some else! Entertaining is an understatement. 

Bad Girl, Confessions, U Remind Me, U Got It Bad, Burn and Twisted are some of his popular songs. 

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16. Shakira    

Shakira Isabel Ripoll is an award-winning Colombian pop singer who is known for her unique and powerful voice plus her fascinating dance routine moves in her music. She mostly sings in Latin and is known as the Queen of Latin Pop.  

This Latin singer has received awards and honors over the years, released successful studio albums, and sold millions of records all over the world. Whenever Wherever, Loca, Hips Don’t Lie, Chantaje, and Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) are some of her popular songs.  

17. Sam Smith 

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Sam Smith is an award-winning English pop singer whose voice is praised for its emotional depth and power. He sings emotional ballads with themes about love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. Sam’s songs are always hits and he has won awards over the years for releasing awesome music. 

This singer is a member of the LGBTQ community and has been honored for his activism and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. He has collaborated with various singers over the years and released many albums over the years. 

Unholy (with Kim Petras), Lay Me Down, Too Good at Goodbyes, Stay with Me, Love Me More, and Money on My Mind are some of his popular songs. 

18. Mariah Carey  

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Known for her musical talent and skills, Mariah Carey is an award-winning American pop singer who is fashion-forward and has a beautiful voice with a wide vocal range. This pop singer releases hit after hit and has many successful studio albums. 

Carey’s record sales are among the highest in the world, and even though she struggles with bipolar disorder, she is loved by fans and has inspired countless musicians. One Sweet Day, We Belong Together, Fantasy, All I Want for Christmas Is You, and Always Be My Baby are some of her songs.  

19. Justin Bieber 

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Justin Bieber is an award-winning Canadian pop singer, teen idol, and fashion icon who became famous when he was barely a teenager. He has broken several world records, most of which are for achieving success when he is so young. Though this fame came with a bunch of challenges and controversies, Bieber has managed to overcome his issues which is good for his musical career. 

Justin’s songs are catchy and always top the charts, his record sales are among the highest and he has released several albums so far. This singer collaborated with different musicians too. Baby, One Time, Sorry, Love Yourself, and What Do You Mean are some of his songs. 

20. Lady Gaga 

Lady Gaga is an American pop singer and actress from New York City who is known for her powerful vocals, artistic creativity that pushes boundaries, and unique costumes. She is bisexual and openly supports the LGBTQ community, making her both a Pop Music and Gay Icon.  

Gaga has won many awards and honors over the years, thanks to her activism and chart-topping songs. Some of her popular songs include Just Dance, Poker Face, Stupid Love, Rain On Me, 911, and Born This Way.  

21. Shawn Mendes  

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Shawn Mendes is a Canadian pop singer whose career began on social media when he started doing covers of popular songs. He has a beautiful voice plus writes songs that are relatable and can withstand the test of time. His live performances are incredible and he plays the guitar beautifully. 

Shawn has released successful albums and sold millions of records over the years. Treat You Better, Mercy, Stitches, In My Blood, Lost in Japan, and Something Big are some of his songs.  

22. Adele 

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Known for her incredible voice and emotional music, Adele is an award-winning British pop singer who was the first to win an Oscar, a Grammy, a Golden Globe, and a BRIT Award for a single song. She was the voice behind the Skyfall song which was the theme song of the 2012 James Bond movie with the same title.  

Adele’s music is amazing and always tops the charts, plus she has exceptional songwriting skills. This singer has sold millions of records worldwide. 

Hello, When We Were Young, Water Under the Bridge, Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, and Chasing Pavements are some of her songs. 

23. Charlie Puth

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Known for releasing hits with catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, Charlie Puth is a talented American pop singer who together with Wiz Khalifa sang actor Paul Walker’s tribute song See You Again in the Furious 7 movie. One unique thing about this singer is that he writes and produces his music.  

One Call Away, Attention, How Long, Done for Me, and We Don’t Talk Anymore are some of his songs. 

24. Katy Perry 

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Katy Perry is an award-winning American pop singer who is best known for her catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and empowering messages in her anthems. She wears vibrant and colorful costumes and releases visually stunning music videos full of energy. Her stage performances are intriguing, to say the least. 

Firework, I Kissed a Girl, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.), Hot n Cold, and Roar are some of her songs. 

25. Jason Derulo 

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Jason Derulo is an American pop singer who is known for his chart-topping hits and impressive vocals. He has great dancing skills, and his stage performances are energetic and worthwhile. He has sold lots of records and won many awards over the years.  

Whatcha Say, In My Head, Ridin’ Solo, Wiggle, Marry Me, and Don’t Wanna Go Home are some of his songs. 

Those are the 25 most famous pop singers of all time. These legendary music icons have tirelessly entertained us for decades, and their melodies have served as the soundtrack to our everyday experiences. They are all creative and passionate about what they do. Update your playlist with their hit songs and get inspired.

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