It’s no secret that women significantly impact the music, film, and television industry. From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, there are many stars out there who are changing how we see and experience the world. But who are the top female artists in entertainment? And what does their success mean for the future of women in the arts? Below are the top female artists in the entertainment industry.
1. Taylor Swift
She has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide with eight number one hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart, as well as two Academy Awards (for Best Original Song Score), three Grammys, an Emmy Award, and two American Music Awards. She is also a bestselling author with five New York Times best-sellers to her name.
2. Ariana Grande
The 25-year-old singer/songwriter is known for her signature high notes and power ballads. She burst onto the scene in 2012 as the lead cast member of Nickelodeon star Victorious. Since then, she released four studio albums and won the Teen Choice Awards twice. Her latest album, Dangerous Woman, was certified gold six months after it came out. Grande recently dropped her single “Into You,” which features Mac Miller.
3. Katy Perry
Perry exploded into our lives in 2008 when she made her debut at the MTV VMAs with “I Kissed A Girl,” but it wasn’t until 2011 that she became a true sensation with her hit song “Firework.” After becoming the highest-selling digital artist of 2012, 2013 saw Perry make history by launching her new perfume brand ‘Katy Hudson’ and a candy line ‘Hot Juicy Watermelon.’ This summer, Perri will be headed back to Las Vegas for another residency entitled Witness: The Art Of War World Tour.
4. Selena Gomez
Gomez began modeling before landing her first acting role, starring opposite Demi Lovato, Mandy Moore, and Elizabeth Banks in the Disney Channel movie 13 Going On 30. That same year, she signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and eventually landed her record label, Revival Records. Her debut album Kisses Land debuted at 1 on Billboard 200 and included the singles “Come & Get It,” “Love You Like A Love Song,” and “Good For You.”
5. Britney Spears
Spears rocketed to fame with her long blonde hair, sultry voice, and dance moves that would put any aspiring pop star to shame when she starred in the Disney Channel series Britney & Kevin. She went on to win seven Teen Choice Awards and two Kids Choice Awards. Spears remains one of the most popular and recognizable musicians despite having several brushes with rehab throughout her career.
