A Ranking of the Top Female Vocalists in Music History

She kissed a girl, lit fireworks, and roared her way to the top of the pop food chain. Katy Perry didn’t sneak into stardom—she cannonballed into it, neon-colored and unapologetically bold. With an ear for massive hooks and a voice that could stretch from cartoonish to confessional, she dominated radio like few before her.

Critics questioned her depth, but her fans knew the truth: behind the candy-coated visuals was a savvy storyteller who wrote her hits. She made Misfit anthems feel like pop scripture. Katy doesn’t just write earworms—she pens glitter bombs. And pop? It’s still sparkling.