Female singers continue to rule the pop music scene in 2024. They inspire so many people and are the voice of the generation. The pop music industry has been graced with hundreds of incredibly talented singers who have made quite the impression on the global music-loving community this year. While the biggest names in the scene continue their preeminence, the pop industry has seen the rise of many new artists who have surprised the fans with their brilliant music. This year is going to be a great year for the pop industry with so many great and talented female artists. Here is the complete list of top 13 female popstars in 2024:
1. Taylor Swift:
Taylor Swift has a long-lasting career in both the country music and pop music industry. With her incredible music, she is able to maintain her dominance in the pop music industry for such a long time. She became a household name with her mega-hit single, ‘Love Story’ from her second studio album, ‘Fearless’ released in 2008. ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ released in 2022 became number one on iTunes in just 5 minutes of its release breaking records. She has a total of 11 Grammy Awards under her belt with thirty-two nominations so far.
2. Ariana Grande:
Ariana Grande started her career by appearing in Broadway Musical 13 in 2008. She became the most famous for her role of ‘Cat Valentine’ in the Nickelodeon TV series, ‘Victorious’. She showcased her incredible talent in both acting and singing. She topped the US Billboard 200 with her debut album, ‘Yours Truly’ in 2013. The lead single, ‘Dangerous Woman’ from the 2016 album of the same name peaked at the number two position on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single, ‘Positions’ from her sixth studio album by the same name released in 2020 topped the Billboard Hot 100 and it was nominated for the 2022 Grammy Award for the ‘Best Pop solo Performance’.
3. Billie Eilish:
Billie Eilish is one of the youngest pop artists in the world. Despite her age, she has successfully created a huge impression on the global audience and the music industry with her indescribable talent. She first caught the attention of the public in 2015 with her song, ‘Ocean Eyes’. She gained massive popularity with her 2019 song, ‘bad guy’, and became an international sensation. She won ‘Record of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2020 Grammy Awards along with other multiple awards in 2019 and 2020. Her second album, ‘Happier Than Ever’ earned her ‘Album of the Year’, and ‘Best New Artist’ awards at the 62nd Grammys.
4. Dua Lipa:
British pop artist Dua Lipa has come a long way since starting her career in 2014. She is currently one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her debut album, ‘Dua Lipa’ reached the number 3 position on the UK Albums Chart, and its single, ‘New Rules’ became the number one single in the UK. She won the ‘Best New Artist’ at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Her single, ‘Electricity’ won her the ‘Best Dance Recording’ awards at the Grammys. Her second studio album, ‘Future Nostalgia’ reached 2nd and 4th position respectively on the UK and US charts. The song, ‘Break My Heart’ got placed in the top-ten chart and ‘Levitating’ reached the number one position in the US chart in 2021.
5. Selena Gomez:
Selena Gomez has excelled in not just singing but in the songwriting and acting field as well. She started rising to fame through her Disney TV show, ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ which ran from 2007 to 2012. She also acted in various movies as well. She started her musical career with Hollywood Records and released her first studio album, ‘Kiss & Tell’ with her band Selena Gomez & the Scene which reached number 9 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Some of her best songs are ‘Lose You To Love Me’, ‘The Heart Wants What It Wants’, ‘Same Old Love’, ‘Love You Like a Love Song’, and more.
6. Beyoncé:
Beyoncé is called music’s most powerful woman and is considered the queen of pop for her undoubtedly exclusive vocal prowess. She was the lead singer of the girl group Destiny’s Child, which was one of the best-selling girl bands of all time. After their hiatus, she released her debut album ‘Dangerously in Love’ in 2003 with two singles ‘Crazy in Love’ and ‘Baby Boy’ reaching the number one spot on Billboard Hot 100. She has 28 Grammys under her belt. Her greatest songs are ‘If I Were a Boy’, ‘End Of Time’, ‘Single Ladies’, ‘Run the World’, ‘Sorry’, and more.
7. Rihanna:
Barbadian singer-songwriter Rihanna is one of the biggest stars in the pop and R&B industry. Her first two studio albums ‘Music of the Sun’ in 2005 and ‘A Girl Like Me’ in 2006 entered the top 10 list of the US Billboard 200. She collaborated with the top musicians like Eminem, Kanye West, Jay Z, Shakira, Drake, Adam Levine, and more. She has a total of 9 Grammys so far. She has also acted in several movies. Some of her best songs are ‘Diamonds’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘Pour It Up’, ‘Rude Boy’, ‘What’s My Name’, ‘Only Girl’, and more.
8. Katy Perry:
American singer Katy Perry is known for her outstanding contribution to the pop industry that helping shape the genre in the 2010s. Her debut single, ‘I Kissed a Girl’ and follow-up track, ‘Hot n Cold’ became major hits all over the world and peaked at number 1 and 3 respectively on the US Billboard Hot 100. She has been nominated for the Grammy a total of 13 times. She is one of the best-selling female artists in the world. Some of her finest works are ‘Firework’, ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’, ‘Roar’, ‘Harleys in Hawaii’, ‘E.T.’, and more.
9. Miley Cyrus:
From Hannah Montana, a sweet Disney star to a powerhouse, magnificent, and one of the greatest musicians of all time, the journey of Miley Cyrus has not been smooth. Despite all the negative comments and attacks, she never lost her spirit and exuberance. She continues to make incredible music such as ‘Party in the U.S.A.’, ‘Wrecking Ball’, ‘We Can’t Stop’, ‘7 Things’, ‘The Climb’, ‘Mother’s Daughter’, and more. She has won various MTV Video Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards in her collection with various Grammy nominations.
10. Lady Gaga:
Lady Gaga is known for her exquisite singing and eccentric costumes all over the world. She rose to fame with her debut album, ‘The Fame’. The singles ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Just Dance’ topped various charts in the US and the world. Her second album, ‘Born This Way’ sold more than one million copies within just the first week. She has won 13 Grammy awards so far along with various other awards. Some of her most successful singles are ‘Judas’, ‘Paparazzi’, ‘Telephone’, ‘The Edge of Glory’, ‘Perfect Illusion’, and more. She is the first female musician to receive the RIAA's Digital Diamond Award.
11. SZA
SZA has made some significant progress in the last few years and she continues to amaze her fans in 2024 too. Her album project “SOS” is one of the most successful music projects till now received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and unique production style. After its success, SZA is working on a forthcoming music project called ‘Lana’. A lot of fans thought it was a deluxe edition of ‘SOS’ but this upcoming project is going to be different than the assumption and fans are waiting for it. While ‘Lana’ initially started as the extension of ’SOS’ with additional tracks, SZA took a deep dive into the creative process that can appear as a standalone album.
SZA has a unique voice and vocal approach that makes her stand out in her genre. Her smooth meandering vocals allowed her to collaborate with bigger names like Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd. Whether it is the U.S. Independent Albums chart or the Billboard 200, SZA seems to belong in every one of them.
12. Sabrina Carpenter
Well, this pop singer has risen in the scene with just one song that would be ‘Espresso’. However, other singles like “Feather,” and “Please, Please, Please” have also garnered much attention from music lovers. 2024 is like a breakout year for Carpenter as this is just the beginning of her career and she has already paved her way to the top. Her highly anticipated music album “Short n’ Sweet” is all set to release on August 23, 2024, and fans are going crazy right now. Her previous album project “Emails I Can’t Send Fwd” was also a successful one that showcased her transition in the musical scene. With her creative songwriting and transition as an artist turned her into a pop queen from a Disney star. Carpenter has captivating voice helped top the charts like Billboard Global 200, Hot 100, and many others.
13. Olivia Rodrigo
The meteoric rise of Olivia Rodrigo’s musical career is truly inspiring for many young music artists in the scene. What started with her ‘Driver's License’ has now turned into a full-fledged music empire. She is currently proceeding with her sophomore album “Guts” which is following the same route of success just like her debut album ‘SOUR’. Dealing with heartbreak and other emotive aspects of life, Rodrigo’s music and lyricism are quite captivating, retable, and honest. As a result, the singer quickly made her place in the pop landscape and her debut album topped the charts worldwide. She also started touring quite early and gained international recognition with the ‘Guts’ tour. It was quite successful and sold out the venues in various continents. Her emotional singing style and amazing stage presence helped her connect with fans at a personal level.
These talented female singers have proved to the world that commitment and authenticity to your craft can take you to bigger places, more success, and help you gain more love from the people around you. They are not just record-breaking music artists but also highly successful women who can empower others by setting a fine example.
