Female Western music artists who are good singers
With the rise of YouTube and music subscription services, it’s become incredibly easy to listen to tons of music!
In this environment, opportunities to listen to overseas music have increased, and I think there are many more people who love Western music.
Among all those foreign songs, what kind of tracks do you like?
There are so many genres—hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock, and more.
In this article, without sticking to any particular genre, I’ll introduce songs by female artists known for their powerful vocal abilities!
We’ve picked out world-class songstresses with exceptional singing skills, so please enjoy their enchanting voices to the fullest.
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Western female artists who are great singers (11–20)
All About That BassMeghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor is an artist notable for songs that give off a retro vibe.
Her catalog includes many tracks based on doo-wop, a style that’s seldom sung nowadays.
Her vocals are crafted to perfectly match her music, carrying that same retro atmosphere.
She may not be a singer with exceptional technical vocal skills, but she fully leverages her individuality, resulting in a distinctive, flavorful style.
She’s a rare type of artist these days, so be sure to check her out!
Into the UnknownIdina Menzel, AURORA
Idina Menzel is a musical theater actress with a Tony Award to her name.
She’s famous for playing Anna in the US version of Frozen—the singer of the English “Let It Go.” Broadway is known for having many actresses with top-tier vocal skills, and she’s one of them.
You can definitely sense a musical-theater quality throughout her vocals, yet she still has solid singing technique.
She’s a great recommendation for anyone who likes a powerful yet supple singing style!
ComplicatedAvril Lavigne
As a female pop-rock artist, Avril Lavigne has remained at the top of the scene.
She’s a singer-songwriter who continues to enjoy strong support in Japan as well.
While her vocal technique isn’t particularly advanced, she excels at an energetic singing style that raises listeners’ excitement.
Since she isn’t the type who relies on vocal runs or shouts, she’s a great recommendation for Japanese listeners who prefer a straightforward singing style.
If you like bright, upbeat songs, be sure to check her out!
Only TimeEnya
Enya, an Irish artist who enjoys strong support in Japan as a healing-type singer.
She isn’t necessarily known for exceptional vocal technique, but her voice is simply wonderful.
Her voice alone can really put you to sleep (lol).
Because her recordings layer multiple vocal tracks, her live performances have a very different atmosphere.
Some songs even have a prog feel reminiscent of Susumu Hirasawa.
She’s released a wide variety of tracks, so definitely check her out.
DiamondsRihanna
Rihanna, an artist from Puerto Rico.
Since emerging around 2005, she has remained at the top of the US scene.
Being from Puerto Rico, her vocals are grounded in reggae and Latin music.
Compared to typical R&B and soul singers, you can really hear the difference.
Although she isn’t a deejay, within the reggae world she can be considered a singer with strong vocal ability.
Her early tracks in particular have a strong reggae flavor, so be sure to check them out!
Rose GardenLynn Anderson
Lynn Anderson, the American songstress who transcended the bounds of country music to achieve major success on the pop charts.
She debuted in 1966 and, with talent inherited from her mother and a radiant presence, quickly ascended the steps to stardom.
The single that made her name resound around the world was “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden,” released in 1970.
With this work, she not only won a Grammy Award but also achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first female country singer to sell out Madison Square Garden.
Having been familiar with horsemanship since childhood and embodying the country way of life, her voice is both powerful and warmly approachable.
Her sound, infused with pop elements, is also recommended for those new to country music—be sure to give it a listen.
Female Western artists with good singing (ages 21–30)
Scars To Your BeautifulAlessia Cara
Alessia Cara is a singer-songwriter from Canada.
She gained popularity on YouTube and has since performed around the world.
As a singer-songwriter, she has released many songs with strong messages.
Her voice is on the lighter side, but she has a decent skill for vocal ad-libs.
In terms of vocal ability, she’s a singer with plenty of room to grow.
She’s recommended for those who like serious yet uplifting melodies.
Be sure to check her out!