A Ranking of the Top Female Vocalists in Music History

She started with a guitar and a dream, writing diary entries in verse that teenage girls would later turn into anthems. Taylor Swift evolved in real time, from Nashville’s sweetheart to a pop juggernaut to an indie-folk poet. Her voice may not be her sharpest weapon, but her pen is a scalpel. All Too Well? A masterclass in emotional dissection.

She writes in detail, metaphors, and breadcrumbs. And her fans—millions of them—follow every one. She’s not just a singer-songwriter. She’s a mirror, a storyteller, a generational voice who made vulnerability sound like victory. And she’s still mid-transformation. That’s the scariest part—for everyone else.