For their selection, the performance of soloists, female groups and bands led by women in the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100 between January 1, 2000 and December 28, 2024. Cultural influence, commercial success and recent musical activity were some of the factors evaluated.
Taylor Swift Head the classification. Since the industry with Tim McGraw broke into the industry in 2006, its evolution of Country star to pop icon has been meteoric. Accumulating more than 14 number one albums in Billboard 200, it matched the historical record for soloists. With The tortured poets department, Swift achieved an unprecedented feat in 2024 by taking Best artist of the year by Billboard in 2009, 2015, 2023 and 2024, being the first to achieve that recognition four times.
Second place is for Rihannawho started his career after being discovered at age 15 for Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken. Under the wing of Jay-Z and Def Jam, he released Music of the Sun in 2005, reaching the Billboard 200. With successes such as Umbrella (next to Jay-Z), Rude Boy, Work (with Drake) and Love The Way You Lie (with Eminem), Rihanna demonstrated his versatility collaborating with artists such as Britney Spears, Calvin Harris, Calvin Harris Paul McCartney and Shakira. The artist has also been recognized with multiple Grammy awards, highlighting in categories as the best rap/sung collaboration and best rap song.
Beyoncé occupies third position. His career began with Destiny’s Child in 1997 and catapulted himself alone with Dangerously in Love in 2003, whose simple Crazy in Love (next to Jay-Z) dominated Hot 100 for eight weeks. In 2023, Beyoncé broke records by becoming the artist with the most Grammy awards in history, with 32 awards, surpassing the legendary Sir Georg Soli.
The fourth on the list is Adelewho beat sales records in 2015 with his album 25, registering 3.38 million copies sold in their first week, the highest figure since 1991. Already in 2008, his debut 19 had reached the fourth place in the Billboard 200. His album 21 (2011) remained 24 weeks as number one and produced classics such as Rolling in the Deep, Subeone Like You and Set Fire to the Rain. Throughout his career, Adele has reaped numerous Grammys, including album of the year and song of the year.
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Katy Perry is located in fifth place. After a beginning in Christian music like Katy Hudson, he achieved pop fame with One of the Boys in 2008 and his single I Kissed to Girl, which led Hot 100 for seven weeks. His album Teenage Dream (2010) consolidated his superstar status, producing multiple singles number one and obtaining Grammy nominations.
In the Sixth position Figure Lady Gaga, Who broke with The Fame in 2008. With issues such as Just Dance and Poker Face, Gaga quickly consolidated himself as a global phenomenon. In addition to his solo success, he has launched acclaimed collaborations such as Cheek to Cheek with Tony Bennett and the soundtrack of a star with Bradley Cooper, winning Grammy awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Shallow.
Pink occupies the seventh place Thanks to his solid race that began in 2000 with Can’t Take Me Home. Successes like There You Go, Lady Marmalade (along with Christina Aguilera, Lil ‘Kim and Mya), So What and Raise Your Glass cemented their place in the industry. His career has been recognized with multiple Grammy awards and weight collaborations with Eminem and Chris Stapleton.
The eighth position is for Ariana Grandewho, after passing through Nickelodeon series, musically debuted with Yours Truly in 2013. Topics such as 7 rings and collaborations with The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber led her to stardom. He has won several Grammys, including better vocal pop album and best duo/pop group interpretation with Lady Gaga.
Miley Cyrus is in the nintheither. From Meet Miley Cyrus (2007), who debuted in the number one of Billboard 200, to recent successes such as Flowers and collaborations with Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson, has demonstrated its validity in the music scene. Wrecking Ball and Breakout are some of their most memorable moments.
Finally, Alicia Keys closes the top 10. With Songs in a Minor (2001), the singer and pianist redefined the modern R&B. Its combination of classical training and contemporary sensitivity positioned it as one of the most respected and innovative figures of its generation.
The rest of Billboard Top 25:
11. Kelly Clarksson
12. Mariah Carey
13. Carrie Underwood
14. Britney Spears
15. Billie Eilish
16. Nicki Minaj
17. Destiny’s Child
18. SZA
19. Avril Lavigne
20. Christina Aguilera
21. Olivia Rodrigo
22. Jennifer Lopez
23. Mary J. Blige
24. DOJA CAT
25. Dua Lipa
With this ranking, Billboard celebrates not only popularity, but also the capacity for innovation, reinvention and resistance of female artists who have marked the course of music in the 21st century.
