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25. Diana Ross
- Equivalent album sales: 63 million
Diana Ross is an iconic American singer, actress, and performer, best known as the lead singer of The Supremes, Motown's most successful group, and for her influential solo career. Renowned for her timeless hits like Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Endless Love, she remains a symbol of elegance and empowerment in music and entertainment. | © Diana Ross
24. Nicki Minaj
- Equivalent album sales: 64,5 million
The self-proclaimed Queen of Rap didn’t just break into hip-hop, she rewrote the rules with 64,5 million equivalent album sales, lethal flow, and alter egos for days. From stealing Kanye’s Monster verse to birthing a generation of Barbz, she's a boss who made rap unapologetically her. | © Nicki Minaj
23. Miley Cyrus
- Equivalent album sales: 66 million
The ultimate pop chameleon, Miley’s gone from Disney’s Hannah Montana to wrecking balls and psychedelic rock. From Party in the U.S.A.’s carefree bop to Flowers’ post-divorce empowerment, she’s the artist who keeps us guessing. | © Miley Cyrus
22. Katy Perry
- Equivalent album sales: 73,5 million
Katy Perry had a permanent spot on 2010s playlists with her iconic songs like I Kissed a Girl and Firework, racking up 73,5 million equivalent album sales. From whipped-cream bras to Left Shark memes, she turned every moment into a glittery spectacle. | © Katy Perry
21. Cher
- Equivalent album sales: 75 million
The ultimate comeback queen, Cher has been slaying stages since the ‘60s, first as half of Sonny & Cher, then as a solo force with 75 equivalent album sales. At 78, she’s still touring, tweeting sass, and making millennials wonder how she's so energetic. | © Cher
20. Tina Turner
- Equivalent album sales: 75 million
Tina Turner has a career spanning decades and over 75 million EAS worldwide, which makes her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Known for her electrifying stage presence and powerhouse vocals, she delivered timeless hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do with It. | © Tina Turner
19. Sade
- Equivalent album sales: 78 million
The queen of smooth, sultry vibes, Sade’s voice is like a warm hug for your soul, selling 78 million equivalent to albums and making Smooth Operator the soundtrack to every late-night drive. | © Janet Jackson
18. Janet Jackson
- Equivalent album sales: 79 million
Janet Jackson rewrote the pop playbook with 79 million EAS and choreography that inspired Beyoncé and Britney. Oh, and that Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction? She shrugged off the chaos and kept slaying because when you’ve got Control, why sweat the small stuff? | © Janet Jackson
17. Aretha Franklin
- Equivalent album sales: 82 million
The Queen of Soul didn’t just sing, she commanded respect, selling 82 million equivalent to albums and turning every note into a sermon. From Respect’s feminist battle cry to Natural Woman’s soul-stirring power, she was the voice of a generation (and every karaoke night since). | © Ariana Grande
16. Ariana Grande
- Equivalent album sales: 86 million
Ariana Grande, with 86 million EAS, is known for her incredible vocal range and record-breaking success. From chart-topping hits like Thank U, Next and 7 Rings to her evolution as an artist, she became one of the most influential voices of her generation. | © Ariana Grande
15. Shania Twain
- Equivalent album sales: 84 million
The queen of ’90s country-pop crossover, Shania Twain didn’t just sell more than 80 million equivalent albums, she taught us to party in leopard print and demand better than "a guy with a car". Chart-topping hits like Man! I Feel Like a Woman and You’re Still the One turned honky-tonk into stadium singalongs. | © Shania Twain
14. P!nk
- Equivalent album sales: 86 million
The rebel with a heart of gold, P!nk’s been flipping off pop norms since Get the Party Started, racking up 86 million EAS. She’s the pop-rock powerhouse who keeps it real. | © P!nk
13. Shakira
- Equivalent album sales: 86 million
The hips don’t lie, and neither do the 86 million EAS Shakira racked up while bending pop, rock, and Latin beats. From Whenever, Wherever’s to Waka Waka’s World Cup takeover, she’s the Colombian dynamo who taught the world to belly dance. | © Shakira
12. Enya
- Equivalent album sales: 90 million
The queen of ethereal vibes, Enya turned New Age music into a global phenomenon, selling 90 million equivalent albums and soundtracking everything from Lord of the Rings to your chillest spa day. | © Enya
11. Lady Gaga
- Equivalent album sales: 92 million
Before she was Lady Gaga, Stefani Germanotta was just a New York kid with a piano and big dreams. Fast-forward to meat dresses, disco sticks, and 92 million sales later – she’s the unapologetically weird pop icon who made Born This Way a generational song. | © Lady Gaga
10. Beyonce
- Equivalent album sales: 109 million
Queen Bey didn’t just enter the game, she rewrote it with more than 100 million EAS, an army of Grammys, and chart-topping hits from Crazy in Love to Break My Soul. Add in her Ivy Park empire, Renaissance tours, and unmatched hustle, and you’ve got a cultural icon who makes flawless things look easy. | © Beyonce
9. Adele
- Equivalent album sales: 114 million
Adele's voice isn't just powerful, it's a full-blown emotional earthquake. With 114 million equivalent album sales, she is one of the best singers of our time, proving it with hits like Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, and Hello. She drops albums once a decade, dominates Grammys, and still keeps it real. | © Adele
8. Britney Spears
- Equivalent album sales: 121 million
The princess of ’00s pop, Britney Spears stormed the charts with earworms like Baby One More Time and Toxic, racking up more than 120 million equivalent album sales. | © Britney Spears
7. Rihanna
- Equivalent album sales: 130 million
With 130 million equivalent album sales and chart-topping bangers like Umbrella, Rihanna’s hustle is next-level. She has mastered the art of blending music, fashion, and business – all while keeping fans begging for a new album. | © Rihanna
6. Barbara Streisand
- Equivalent album sales: 154 million
The original triple threat, Barbra Streisand didn't just sing, she acted, directed, and collected awards while selling 154 million EAS. With a voice as bold as her Brooklyn roots, she turned classics like The Way We Were into timeless heartbreakers. | © Barbara Streisand
5. Whitney Houston
- Equivalent album sales: 160 million
With a voice that could shake stadiums and melt hearts, Whitney Houston has 160 million equivalent album sales. She turned every note into pure magic and made it look effortless. Even decades later, her tracks still hit harder than a last-minute Whitney high note. | © Whitney Houston
4. Mariah Carey
- Equivalent album sales: 196 million
The Queen of Christmas with her iconic All I Want for Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey boasts an insane 196 million equivalent album sales, which makes her a pop and R&B legend. With a five-octave vocal range and timeless hits like Hero and Fantasy, she turned diva energy and butterfly obsessions into a blueprint for staying iconic. See y'all in November when she defrosts just in time for the Holiday Season! | © Mariah Carey
3. Celine Dion
- Equivalent album sales: 201 million
The vocal powerhouse behind My Heart Will Go On (yes, you're hearing that Titanic intro now, aren't you?) has moved 200 million EAS with her sky-high notes. From ’80s French-Canadian fame to Vegas residencies that redefined live shows, she is proof that belting out emotions never goes out of style. | © Celine Dion
2. Taylor Swift
- Equivalent album sales: 233 million
Taylor Swift, the modern genius of songwriting (which is a key part of her brand), generated more than 230 million EAS. Whether she’s dropping breakup bops or packing stadiums on the Eras Tour, she’s rewritten the playbook on fame, and her loyalty to her Swifties (and vice versa) is unmatched. | © Taylor Swift
1. Madonna
- Equivalent album sales: 251 million
Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop, has been pushing the boundaries of music with her style and live performances since the '80s. Love or hate her, with over 250 million EAS, she’s not just a singer, but a living phenomenon who reinvented herself time and time again. | © Madonna
