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Taylor Swift moved to Nashville when she was 14 years old signing a songwriting contract becoming the youngest ever to do so. Because of the influence of Nashville along with her pop sensibilities and ability to write unbelievable hooks, she has become a true crossover country and pop artist achieving enormous success, winning numerous awards, and setting many records. You check out her smash hit album "1989" here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Having sold an estimated 200 million albums worldwide, Whitney Houston possesses one of the greatest mezzo soprano voices ever recorded. Here she is singing her iconic single from The Bodyguard "I Will Allways Love You" written by one of our other iconic sopranos, Dolly Parton. Check out one of her greatest hits compilations here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Christina Aguilera first turned heads and ears on Star Search and the Mickey Mouse Club before becoming one of pop's biggest stars with a handful of successful albums and tours. She then turned to coaching on The Voice and was asked by Masterclass to lend her experience to teach others online everything she knows. There's a fantastic collection of 6 albums that you can check out here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Thanks to the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood has become a household name in the country/pop crossover world. Her smash hits "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel" helped her debut album become the best-selling solo female debut country album, fastest selling debut country album, and best-selling country album of the past 14 years. You can check out her album of her first decade of hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
A true renaissance women, Barbra Streisand's career is staggering. She's won all four major awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) multiple times, and in multiple categories. Her smooth and seamless mezzo soprano voice has been lent to albums, films, television, and stage productions spanning over 6 decades. You can check out one of her greatest hits albums here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
By the end of the 1960's, Aretha Franklin was given the title "The Queen of Soul". She's the most charted female artist in Billboard's history with 112 singles, 77 hot 100, 17 top 10's, 100 R&B entries, and 20 #1 R&B singles. You can check out her greatest hits as well as other albums here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Ella Fitzgerald was a musician's musician. Her unmistakable voice is iconic, not because of it's beauty, although it was in it's own way, but because she played her voice like an instrument. She communicated with other instrumentalists and helped to invent what we know as scat singing today. Here's her having a musical "conversation" in a live performance. And you can check out some of her greatest hits and performances here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Audra McDonald has made her name in live musical theater as well as maintaining a steady concert and recording career. She has won 6 Tony Awards, in all four acting categories, more than any other actor in history. Her full mezzo soprano voice continues to fill halls and theaters worldwide and you can check out one of her studio albums here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Originally from Rome, Cecilia Bartoli is considered one of the most popular and versatile coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singers in the world. She specializes in the music of Mozart, Rossini, and performing in the Baroque and classical genres. She's versatile in that she can also sing some soprano roles. You can get one of her stellar recordings here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Named "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage", Ethel Merman boasted a boisterous and powerful voice. She became popular with such songs as "I Got Rhythm" and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" but it was "There's No Business Like Show Business" from "Annie Get Your Gun" that because her signature song. Check out the album "Mighty Merman" here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
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