Billboard magazine picked Stevie Wonder as the greatest R&B singer ever. Music experts made this choice after looking at singing talent, career success, and cultural impact. The famous publication studied how these artists changed music and influenced other performers.
Aretha Franklin came second on the important list. Michael Jackson grabbed third place ahead of Beyoncé and Whitney Houston. These five superstars represent the best voices and biggest hits across decades of soul music.
James Brown landed at number six just before Prince at seven. Mariah Carey took eighth place over R. Kelly and Marvin Gaye. These ten artists created the most memorable songs that people still love today.
Ray Charles earned eleventh position ahead of popular stars like Usher and Sam Cooke. Curtis Mayfield and Isaac Hayes also made the top fifteen. Mary J. Blige beat Janet Jackson for the sixteenth spot on this special ranking.
Many current favorites appeared lower on the list. Chris Brown reached number twenty-six ahead of Diana Ross at twenty-nine. Alicia Keys and Babyface both scored places above Toni Braxton. Modern artists like SZA, Rihanna, and The Weeknd also earned recognition among the seventy-five greatest performers.
Aretha Franklin came second on the important list. Michael Jackson grabbed third place ahead of Beyoncé and Whitney Houston. These five superstars represent the best voices and biggest hits across decades of soul music.
James Brown landed at number six just before Prince at seven. Mariah Carey took eighth place over R. Kelly and Marvin Gaye. These ten artists created the most memorable songs that people still love today.
Ray Charles earned eleventh position ahead of popular stars like Usher and Sam Cooke. Curtis Mayfield and Isaac Hayes also made the top fifteen. Mary J. Blige beat Janet Jackson for the sixteenth spot on this special ranking.
Many current favorites appeared lower on the list. Chris Brown reached number twenty-six ahead of Diana Ross at twenty-nine. Alicia Keys and Babyface both scored places above Toni Braxton. Modern artists like SZA, Rihanna, and The Weeknd also earned recognition among the seventy-five greatest performers.
