Soprano

Mariah Carey

Considered one of the most successful pop singers of all time, Mariah Carey has what has been described as a 5-7 octave range which includes her head voice and an extended "whistle" tone above that. Check out her greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Celine Dion

Singing in 8 different languages, Celine Dion is considered one of pop's most influential voices. Her mastery over her voice has been wowing audiences for decades and has earned her a performing residency in Las Vegas. Check out one of her greatest hits albums here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Yma Sumac

A legendary soprano with a "very low and warm and very high and birdlike" range, Yma Sumac and her 5+ octave range captivated audiences for over 5 decades around the world. Check out her greatest hits collection here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time. She's composed over 3,000 songs and scored #1 hits with 25 of them as well as 110 charting singles in her over 40 year career. Her soprano voice is unmistakable as you'll hear here in this video of her classic "Jolene". You can check out her greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Julie Andrews

The name Julie Andrews is synonymous with the American movie musical. Whether it's Mary Poppins or The Sound of Music, she has brought characters to life onscreen for entertaining generations of fans. Check out a compilation of her favorites here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Diana Ross

Starting with the Supremes and then embarking on a solo career, Diana Ross is a legend out of the Motown era. Guinness Book of World Records has named her the most successful female musical artist of all time with over 70 hit singles through her group and solo work. You can check out her greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Sarah Brightman

Often credited with being the quintessential crossover artist and defining what that means, Sarah Brightman has successfully gone from being a musical theater star to a classical music star. Her stage performances of Cats and originating the role of Christine in Phantom of the Opera and then after retiring from the musical theater stage, becoming a bestselling classical recording artist have cemented her as a legendary soprano. Check out her "Classics" album here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Maria Callas

One of operas original divas, Maria Callas is one of the most popular and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Her effortless Bel Canto technique helped her to sing a wide range of works. Start your exploration with this video but then explore further videos and check out a great compilation here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Bernadette Peters

Star of stage and big and small screens for over five decades, Bernadette Peters has been able to entertain audiences with her very unique style and voice. She's known for being the foremost interpreter of Stephen Sondheim's works but because of her comedic timing, has been able to transition into film and TV in iconic roles. She also has several recordings available. Check out her "Legends of Broadway" album here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.

Renee Fleming

Renee Fleming possesses a full lyric soprano voice and has performed coloratura, lyric, and lighter spinto operatic roles across many styles and languages. She has also dipped into jazz and indie rock! You can hear her on many recordings including an album she released called "Distant Light" that you can check out here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.