By Maximillien de Lafayette
THE BEST AMERICAN FEMALE SINGERS
ENTERTAINERS FROM THE COTTON FIELDS ERA TO PRESENT.
Publishers note: It is our sincere belief that the present work is the most up to date, accurate and informative “Documented Publication” on America’s Greatest Singers/Entertainers and English speaking artists worldwide from the 19th century to present. It was independently conducted and compiled by WACJ's Maximillien de Lafayette and associates worldwide. Inclusion in the World’s Who’s Who and criteria for selection/nomination were based upon the following: SELECTION AND INCLUSION CRITERIA
1-Several international polls conducted by WACJ/STARS ILLUSTRATED, and questionnaires sent to approx. 500,000 readers and arts lovers in 65 countries from 1998 to 2006; 2-National and international data, information and resources centers and organizations; 3-Articles about artists in leading national and international newspapers and magazines in many countries from the turn of the 18th century to present; 4-Calendars of national and international events, concerts, shows and festivals; 5-Critiques and reviews of singers/entertainers shows, concerts, appearances and work; 6-National and international biographies;7-National and international press releases; 8-Extensive communication and correspondence with national and international recording companies, studios and publicists; 9- National archives in several countries; 10-United States Library of Congress; 11-National and international major public libraries; 12-Colleges and universities libraries and research centers; 13-Art and entertainment historians, reviewers, authors and publishers; 14-books and encyclopedias on arts and entertainment; 15-Bill boards and charts. Listing of all categories, styles and genre and artists’ ranking; 16-Number of artists performances, appearances, shows and length of career; 17-Number, size and scope of public references and sites dedicated to artists, entertainers and performers; 18-National and international news wire agencies;
19-Size and number of performances, shows and
appearances of artists, performers, entertainers in foreign countries;
20-National and international awards earned or bestowed upon; 21-Number of
artists’ national and international bests-selling records, Albums, CDs and
hits worldwide; 22-Number of public appearances on the silver screen,
television and radio; 23-Number and size of artists’ national and
international tours; 24-Products endorsed by artists; 25-Products and
brands named after an artist; 26-Independent, authorized and unauthorized
bibliographies written about artists; 27-Academic researches, papers and
dissertations written about artists; 28-Inclusion of artists in major
national and international directories, guides, Who’s Who and
encyclopedias; 29-Amount of articles about artists that appeared in
regional, national and international newspapers and publications.
30-Amount of documentaries, programs and specials about artists which were
aired on radio and television; 31-Amount and number of songs recorded by
original artists which were re-recorded and performed by other artists
worldwide, including foreign languages; 32-Amount and nature of artists’
names mentioning and reference to in any sort and kind of publications,
press releases, interviews, communiqués, comparisons, bills and studies by
professional and amateurs at all levels and related fields and
disciplines; 33-Number of cover
stories, feature articles and how many times artists photos appeared on
the cover of major national and international newspapers, magazines and
related publications; 34-How many times, the name of an artist appeared in
worldwide Internet search and related links; 35- Monuments, statues,
figurines, sites, avenues, streets, drives, highways, boulevards, places,
plazas, centers, colleges, universities, institutions, events, festivals,
genres/styles, toys, dolls, coins, trophies, awards, fashion, couture,
jeans, clothe, apparel, perfume, assortments, cosmetics, food, sports
gadgets and products named after an artist;
and international markets;
NOTA BENE: The roster includes American female cabaret and torch singers-entertainers and foreign counterparts who sang in English regardless of their ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. This compilation should not be considered as an integrally complete work, for additional names might be added in the future, in virtue of the inclusion and selection criteria. Contributions to this present work, as well as nominations and recommendations are highly encouraged.
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1-Marianne
Anderson 2-Paula Abdul
3-Julie Andrews
4-Karen Akers
5-Andrews Sister, The
6-June Anderson
7-Ann-Margret
8-Ernestine Anderson
9-Patti Austin
10-Eden Atwood
11-Oleta Adams
12-Tori Amos
13-Barbara Acklin
14-Lovie Austin (Cora Calhoun)
15-Laurie Anderson
16-Joan Armatrading
17-Lynn Anderson
18-Sherrie Austin
19-Linda Anderson
20-Jessica Andrews
21-ABBA
22-Tasmin Archer 23-Margaret
Allison 24-Yolanda Adams
25-Christina Aguilera
26-Aaliyah
27-Ashanti
28-Inez Andrews
29-Vanessa Belle Armstrong
30-Arlene Auger
31-Nancy Argenta
32- Angels, The
33-Ali Appel
34-Gwen Avery
35-Natasha Atlas
36-Haris Alexiou
37-Chava Alberstein
38-Hanna Ahroni
39-Karen Anderson
40-Meira Asher
41-Wynne Alexander
42-Lorez Alexandria
43-Ivie Anderson
44-Adele Addidon
45-Nancy Armstrong
46-Frances Alda
47-Emma Abbott
48-Karrin Allison
49-Patricia Adams
50-Claudia Acuna
51-Emma Albani
52-Jennifer Ayres
53- Florence Austral
54-Susan B.
Anthony 55-Lorna
Anderson 56-Elly
Ameling 57-Diane
Alexander 58-Alicia
Alexander 59-Signe
Anderson 60-Carrie
Akre 61-Fiona
Apple 62-Maria
Azevedo 63-Vanessa
Amorosi 64-Christine
Andreas 65-Julie
Anthony 66-Bessie
Abbot 67-Licia
Albanese 68-June
Allyson