The music industry is very competitive. Unless you’re a one-in-a-million talent, chances are you won’t see much success as a singer or musician. Even if you have the voice of an angel and can move your audience to tears with your performance, the music industry is still filled with competition. It’s difficult for new artists to break into the scene and stand out from the rest.
This list looks at some of the most successful singers in history with all their successes combined. These are singers that had not just one or two but multiple successful albums and singles, along with successful collaborations and side projects. Their fame went well beyond being known locally or regionally, and they gained worldwide recognition for their music.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is one of the most successful singers of all time, with two Diamond albums and 18 Grammys. She’s had 18 number-one singles, with record sales of over 200 million. She was the first artist to have four number-one albums in a calendar year and the only artist to have two albums totaling more than 10 million sales each in a single year. Her music was so popular that she was able to write and produce songs for other artists. She also starred in a number of films and TV shows. Her net worth is $580 million dollars. Mariah was signed to Sony Music at the age of 16, making her the youngest staff writer in the company’s history. She has also worked with Mottola at Columbia Records, who signed her in 1993 as a $100 million artist. Her albums and singles have topped the charts in over 100 countries worldwide, making her the only artist to top the charts with a non-English or non-Japanese song. She’s been listed as the most successful and best-selling Hot 100 artist of all time by the Guinness World Records. Her list of achievements and awards goes on and on.
Shakira
Shakira is one of the most successful and record-breaking artists of all time, with an estimated net worth of $200 million. She’s sold over 65 million albums worldwide, and her collaborations are chart-toppers. She’s also a successful businessman, having created 10 successful businesses. Her music has reached a global audience and broken many records, including having the most number-one singles of any other artist. She has been listed as one of the richest artists in the world and one of the richest women in music. Her songs have been listed as the most streamed of all time. She has won a total of 41 awards, and her song “Waka Waka” has been listed as the second most successful sports song of all time. Shakira has also been featured in Forbes’s Celebrity 100 list, and her brand and products have been marketed globally. She has been listed as one of the most philanthropic celebrities, having donated and raised funds for various charities and foundations. Shakira is also an investor in a mining company. Her net worth is $200 million, and she’s currently signed to Sony Music.
Eminem
Eminem is one of the most successful singers of all time, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide. He’s had 19 number-one albums and 12 number-one singles in his career, and he’s one of the highest-selling artists of all time. He’s won 15 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Awards, and 8 American Music Awards, and his net worth is $190 million. Eminem has had an extremely successful music career, with chart-topping songs and albums, as well as a successful career as an actor and producer. He founded and co-owns Shady Records, which is one of the most successful independent labels in the country, with major distribution. He’s made a number of successful investments and has also created his own non-profit organization. Eminem has been listed as one of the richest artists in the world and has had an extremely successful and profitable career. He’s sold out concerts, had a successful clothing line, and he’s produced and starred in several films. His net worth is $190 million.
Beyonce
Beyonce is one of the most successful singers of all time, with an estimated net worth of $450 million. She’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide, had 12 number-one albums in the U.S., and 16 number-one singles. She’s won 22 Grammy Awards, 23 Billboard Music Awards, 11 MTV Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and been honored with a Golden Globe. Beyonce is one of the most decorated and successful artists of all time. She also has a successful clothing line and has been listed as the most influential celebrity on social media. Beyonce is also a successful entrepreneur, having created her own production company and invested in a vegan food company. She’s starred in several films and TV shows and has appeared in commercials and advertisements for many companies. She’s been listed as one of the most influential people in the world and has donated and raised funds for various charities and foundations. Her net worth is $450 million, and she’s currently signed to Columbia Records.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is one of the most successful and popular singers of all time, with a net worth of $450 million. He’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide and had 12 number-one albums. He’s won 10 Grammy Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and 9 Billboard Music Awards. He’s one of the highest-selling artists of all time, and his brand and products have been marketed globally. Justin has also been listed as one of the most charitable celebrities and has donated and raised funds for various foundations. He’s also an investor in a sports company. His net worth is $450 million, and he’s currently signed to Island Records. Justin has had an extremely successful music career, with chart-topping songs and albums, as well as a successful career as an actor and producer. He’s also had a clothing line and has appeared in several films. Justin’s had a very successful and profitable career and has been listed as one of the richest artists in the world.
Rihanna
Rihanna is one of the most successful singers of all time, with an estimated net worth of $800 million. She’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide, had 14 number-one albums, and 16 number-one singles. She’s won 26 awards, and her brand and products have been marketed globally. Rihanna is one of the most decorated and successful artists of all time. She’s been listed as one of the most influential people in the world and has donated and raised funds for various charities and foundations. She’s also an investor in a vegan food company. Her net worth is $800 million, and she’s currently signed to Roc Nation. Rihanna has had a very successful and profitable career, with chart-topping songs and albums, as well as a successful career as an actor and producer. She’s also had a clothing line and has appeared in several films. Rihanna’s had a very successful music career and has been listed as one of the richest artists in the world.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful singers of all time, with an estimated net worth of $450 million. She’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide, had 10 number-one albums, and 13 number-one singles. She’s won 15 awards and is one of the most decorated and successful artists of all time. Her brand and products have been marketed globally, and she’s also an investor in a streaming service. Taylor has had an extremely successful and profitable career and has been listed as one of the most influential people in the world. She’s donated and raised funds for various charities and foundations, and she’s also an investor in a children’s hospital. Taylor has had a very successful music career, with chart-topping songs and albums, as well as a successful career as an actor and producer. She’s also had a clothing line and has appeared in several films. Taylor’s had a very successful music career and has been listed as one of the richest artists in the world.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion is one of the most successful singers of all time, with an estimated net worth of $800 million. She’s sold over 200 million albums worldwide, had 7 number-one albums, and has won 24 awards. Celine Dion is one of the most decorated and successful artists of all time.
