As of October 29, 2026, leads with 75% of head-to-head picks across 8 votes.
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The case for each
Beyoncé
More Grammy wins than any artist in history, and a voice that moves from R&B to country.
Rihanna
Umbrella, Diamonds and Work: one of the best-selling singers of the digital era.
Whitney Houston
I Will Always Love You is one of the best-selling singles ever, and her voice set the standard for pop singers.
Mariah Carey
A five-octave range and more US number-one singles than any solo artist, plus the Christmas song of the century.
Adele
21 is one of the best-selling albums of the century and she has swept the Grammys twice.
Ariana Grande
A four-octave range, a run of number-one hits and the lead role in Wicked.
Lady Gaga
From Bad Romance to the Oscar-winning Shallow, with jazz albums alongside the pop.
Céline Dion
My Heart Will Go On and a power voice that sold more than 200 million records.
Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul: Respect, Natural Woman and the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.