Usually, in all countries, at the end of the year, the best songs that were heard from winter to winter are determined. The Reuters website collected hits of the year according to Billboard and added best photos their performers. What songs were heard across America this year?
1. Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars
The song, which was only released at the end of 2014, has become more popular this year than ever. The YouTube clip alone has received a billion views. And it's worth it, because Bruno Mars knows how to rock. The song was one of the top 100 sales hits this year.
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Briton Ed Sheeran attracted attention back in October with his video and magical dance. The clip justified itself, gaining 800 million views. By the way, it was after the release of this song that the singer announced a temporary suspension of his musical career and a desire to engage in charity work.
3. Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth
The song became the soundtrack to the new film “Fast and Furious 7”, and therefore gained great popularity among fans of racing and extreme sports. A mixture of touching lyrics and rap, the song is performed in modern American style.
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
People like Fitty are said to have “broken out of the ghetto.” A relatively cheaply filmed clip, the atmosphere of a gangster area - the clip is more reminiscent of a social network. At the same time, the rapper himself is trying to show himself satisfied with his life. Despite the budget of the video, it collected 336 million views on YouTube.
5. Maroon 5 - Sugar
There is no need to even say anything about this group. In the 2000s, they blew up the charts with their song “This Love.” New clip collected almost a billion views. In the video, either in reality or pretending, they arrange a surprise for young couples at a wedding. Worth a look.
6. WALK THE MOON - Shut Up and Dance
American rock band from Cincinnati. In December 2014, their second studio album, Talking is Hard, was released. The album includes the group's most successful song to date, "Shut Up and Dance", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Alternative Songs and Billboard Rock Songs charts.
7-8. Taylor Swift - Blank Space; Bad Blood
Taylor Swift has been at the top of the charts for several years now. The singer stubbornly sticks to her style, and the song Blank Space has gained a billion views.
Taylor also shot a heroic video with Kendrick Lamar, who also won the world charts.
9. Silentó - Watch Me
Silento is a 17-year-old singer who, thanks to the launch of a flash mob, made good clip, which has reached 500 million views on YouTube. And how does he manage to do this? His song and dance captured the entire American segment of the Internet.
10-12. The Weeknd - Earned It; The Hills; Can't feel my face
The soundtrack to the acclaimed film “50 Shades of Grey” even on YouTube has age restrictions. Herself group The The Weeknd has scored several hits this year.
The second video for the song “The Hills” received almost 500 million views on YouTube and became the basis for video toads on the Internet.
By the way, The Weeknd also boasts the hit “Can’t feel my face,” which this year also became a video meme in the American segment of the Internet. The chorus of this song will not leave you indifferent.
13. OMI - Cheerleader
The single "Cheerleader" was high on the American charts this year. The OMI group was noted for its joint work with Taylor Swift. Their summer, warm video collected 290 million views on YouTube.
14. Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
It seems like all the 50 Shades of Gray soundtracks have become popular this year. Ellie’s tender song sounded on many charts around the world after the film’s release.
15. Hozier - Take Me To Church
Yes, this is another 50 Shades of Gray soundtrack. But official clip Hoizer is not associated with the film, although it has erotic scenes.
16. Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On
Either oriental motifs or a strange dance became popular on YouTube thanks to the video of Major Lazer and DJ Snake. On television, this clip was played on all music channels.
17. Jason Derulo - “Want To Want Me”
Jason is famous for his hit "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg. Now the singer has released an energetically erotic video for the song “Want To Want Me,” which has collected more than 200 million views on YouTube.
18. Skrillex and Diplo - “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
The trio wrote a song together that topped the charts for quite some time this year. And their video, shot in art style, received 360 million views. Today they can well be called representatives modern music.
19. Fifth Harmony - Worth It ft. Kid Ink
These five girls and the simple tune of the song conquered the pop charts in America and Europe. Many remixes were played in clubs to their main tune. The composition of the pop group is so diverse that everyone can like at least one girl.
20. Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One
Sam performs his songs in a very interesting style. This year his aspirations have been ranked high on international charts. In 2015, at the 57th Grammy ceremony, he won in four categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best new artist" and "Best Pop Vocal Album".
21. Selena Gomez - Good For You
Selena was famous even while starring in children's TV series in the 2000s. But today she is no longer a little girl: she allows herself to appear in erotic photo shoots and tries herself in films. Her serious video, which was released this summer, seems to show how much Selena has grown during this time.
22. David Guetta - Hey Mama (Official Video) ft Nicki Minaj
David Guetta is one of the most popular DJs in the world today, and his songs immediately become hits. Nicki Minaj became popular relatively recently, but their duet brought them 500 million views on YouTube and first lines in the world charts.
23. Flo Rida - GDFR ft. Sage The Gemini and Lookas
Unlike the clip, in Russian film"Duhless 2" this song was more appropriate. Despite the simple video, the song was very popular not only in America, but also in Europe.
24. Adele - Hello
After a short pause, Adele released an incredible soundtrack for the new Agent 007, and the song immediately took first place in the English charts. Despite the fact that the video for the song was released only in October of this year, it has 700 million views. The singer's voice is simply mesmerizing.
25. Rihanna And Kanye West And Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
The best trio of this year, which delighted fans of the singers back in early 2015. 300 million views for professional voices and excellent accompaniment by McCartney.
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Whoopi Goldberg. Born in the black quarter of New York in a family with Jewish roots. WITH early childhood Whoopi was an active and mischievous child, and at the age of eight she confidently played on stage in children's plays. In the early seventies, Goldberg joined the hippie movement, became addicted to drugs and lived for several years on meager unemployment benefits. In order not to die of hunger, the future star learned many professions - she even managed to work in a morgue. Her duties included makeup, which Whoopi skillfully “applied” to the faces of the dead. A little later, Goldberg managed to get a job in one of the theater troupes. The black girl's first success came after Whoopi showed her own dress-up show. In just a few minutes talented actress I managed to try on six completely different characters at once. In 1985, by chance, Goldberg was invited to the film “The Color Purple,” and after its release, Whoopi became not only famous, but also received an Oscar nomination. Goldberg received her coveted statuette for her role in the film “Ghost.” Now Goldberg is the most popular black comedienne in the world, and her fees exceed a million dollars per film. Whoopi has a very difficult character and is not very attractive, and she admits this, but this does not stop Goldberg from having affairs with handsome and successful men! For several years, her life partners were Frank Langella and Ted Danson, but the most high-profile romance in Whoopi’s life was her relationship with Gerard Depardieu, who loved this dark-skinned actress madly.
Jada Pinkett Smith. Another black actress who managed to conquer Hollywood. Jada was born in 1971 in Baltimore, in the family of a construction company director and a nurse. However, Jada's parents soon divorced, and the girl was mainly raised by her grandmother, who discovered Pinkett's talent and enrolled the girl in ballet, piano and tap dance lessons. Jada has a very interesting origin- her ancestors were Jews, Portuguese and Creoles. In 1990, Pinkett decides to conquer Hollywood and moves to Los Angeles. First plays cameo roles in TV series, and Jada’s first big role was in the 1994 film “Missing Millions.” The most famous film with Pinkett's participation is “The Matrix. Reboot". In addition, Pinkett is known for voicing a hippopotamus in the animated film Madagascar. The actress has more than twenty roles in films and TV series. 23 years ago, Jada met Will Smith at the casting of the series, but the romance between the actors began much later. Only at the end of 1997 did they get married. Now the union of Smith and Pinkett is considered one of the strongest in Hollywood. The couple has three children. However last year Information often appears in the press that the couple is planning to divorce.
Halle Berry. Currently, Halle Berry is considered the most famous and most beautiful black actress. She was born in 1966 in Cleveland. Her father is black and her mother is white; they worked in a clinic, where they met. Halle is the only black artist to win an Oscar for her leading role. female role. Berry's parents divorced when he was four years old, and his father did not take any part in raising Hallie. After graduating from school, the girl worked as a salesperson in a department store and participated in various beauty contests. In 1986, Berry participated in the Miss USA competition, where she took an honorable sixth place. The girl begins to be invited to appear in TV series, but in 1989, during filming, Hallie loses consciousness. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Berry not only continues to act, but also develops her own nutrition system for diabetics and begins to actively engage in sports. Soon Berry was invited to main role in the film "Love fever", which brought her world fame. Halle several times hit the top lines of various ratings of the sexiest and beautiful women peace. As for the actress’s personal life, she married basketball player David Justice for the first time, and musician Eric Bene for the second time. From a civil marriage with model Gabriel Aubrey, Hallie had a daughter. In October of this year, the actress gave birth to a son from her third husband, Olivier Martinez. By the way, Berry is distant relative Ellen DeGeneres and Mark Wahlberg.
Queen Latifah. This versatile Hollywood actress born in 1970 in Newark in the family of a police officer and a teacher. Queen is an Oscar and Emmy nominee, and has won Golden Globe and Grammy awards. Latifah not only appears in films, but is also considered one of the most popular singers in America. Quinn was very plump since childhood, which did not stop her from playing on the basketball team. After graduating from school, Latifa's musical career began. The girl gained popularity within a couple of years. In 1991, she starred with Halle Berry in the popular film Heat of Love. The actress's credits include: famous films, like “The Upside Down House,” where she starred with Steve Martin, “Scary Movie 3,” “Once Upon a Time in Vegas,” “Last Holiday.” In 2006, Latifah's star was laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Few people know that a terrible tragedy occurred in this woman’s life. In 1992, she gave her brother a motorcycle, which she purchased with one of her first large royalties. A few months later, my brother was in a terrible accident and died on the spot. Latifa blamed herself for her brother’s death for many months, fell into depression and became addicted to drugs. In 1996, she was even detained by the police for possession of marijuana. Quinn managed to get rid of bad habit. Latifa is currently engaged in solo career, acts in films and also advertises clothes for plus-size women.
Zoe Saldana. One of the youngest and most successful black actresses in Hollywood. Zoe was born in 1978, in New Jersey, to a Puerto Rican and Dominican father. Saldana is of Jamaican, Libyan, Indian and Irish descent. When the actress was nine years old, her father died in a car accident, and her mother and Zoe went to the Dominican Republic. Saldana studied dance there and graduated from school, after which she and her mother returned to America. From the age of seventeen, Zoe performed on the stage of one of the Brooklyn theaters, and in 2002 she made her debut alongside Britney Spears in the film “Crossroads.” The actress gained popularity after the films “Terminal”, “Guess Who?”, “Pirates” Caribbean Sea. Black Pearl." However, Saldana's most stellar role is considered Navi in Avatar. In the near future, Zoe will star in the sequel to the acclaimed blockbuster. This summer, Saldana married Marco Perego. The actress dated him for only a month, after which they held a secret wedding ceremony.
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra ( Frank Sinatra) - Legend American music 40s - 60s. Frank's songs are included in the golden collection of world music. An unforgettable voice and a special, soft style of performance conquered the whole world. Frank Sinatra was also a very popular actor and showman.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles(Ray Charles)- Black American composer and singer. Fate took away Ray's sight, but this did not stop him from becoming the greatest artist of the 20th century. Ray Charles is unofficially considered the father of jazz and rhythm and blues. For my creative life he released more than 70 albums that captivated listeners with their energy.
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry - American singer and composer of the late 50s and early 60s. King of rhythm and blues. His super hits were covered by many rock stars, including the Beatles. Chuck Berry's most famous hit "Maybellene" made the singer famous. Subsequent songs were no less popular and loved by the people.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye- American singer and showman. King of rhythm and blues. Fame came after performing the hit "Pride and Joy". In 1965, Marvin entered the top ten best performers America. Every song of his is a masterpiece.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley- King of Rock and Roll. The song "Heartbreak Hotel" brought worldwide fame. Until the English invasion (The Beatles) did not leave the first places of the charts in Europe and America. Elvis's enormous popularity brought the singer fabulous fees. The concerts were always sold out. Americans still revere Elvis and stage grandiose shows of the singer's doubles.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan - Outstanding American composer and singer. IN early years did not perform on stage when his songs rose to the top of the charts. Only in 1965, Bob released his first solo album, which won the hearts of rock music lovers. The circulation of his album has exceeded one million. Subsequent albums were no less popular.
Little Richard
Little Richard- American singer and composer. One of the founding fathers of rock and roll. It was he who came up with the characteristic rhythm rock and roll, which took the music world by storm in the late 50s and early 60s. All of Richard's super hits were covered by leading rock and roll stars and helped them climb to the top of the musical Olympus.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix- Singer and guitar virtuoso. He pioneered new electric guitar tones and literally paved the way for heavy rock music. The black musician with the band of the same name recorded more than 200 hits. Jimmy died from an overdose of sleeping pills in 1970.
Otis Redding
Otis Redding- American singer and guitarist. In his short life span (he died in a plane crash), he managed to become famous throughout the United States for 26 years. He worked in the soul style. His songs “These Arms Of Mine”, “Pain In My Heart” and others have repeatedly reached the top of the US charts. Otis is recognized as a classic of the soul style.
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison- American rock musician and singer, especially popular in the 60s. One of the founders of rock and roll. "Oh Pretty Woman", "Only The Lonely" and other super-hits topped the charts in Europe and America in the mid-60s.
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke - African-American singer - a leader among soul singers. Many consider Sam to be the progenitor of this style. His single "You Send Me" was the starting point to the heights of fame. Sam Cooke's subsequent songs were also very popular in the world.
Dean Reed
Dean Reed - American singer and film actor. Because of his left-of-center views, he was blacklisted as singers in the United States and was forced to leave his homeland forever. He was a beloved artist in the USSR. He starred in anti-American films and sang revolutionary songs against genocide and wars.
In first place on the list of the most famous singers is Madonna. These celebrities are not just talented, charming and successful. They made a tremendous contribution to the development of show business not only in America, but throughout the world. Therefore, their names are heard by millions of people around the world. They are the most popular singers in America. It is with these ladies that you will meet today, which will take place within the framework of our article entitled: “The most famous American singers».
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This rating of the most famous American singers was compiled based on data related to the number of sales of their CDs, concerts, tours and simply great love from fans. So who are they? famous singers America? Let's finally get to know them.
We will say two words about our twenty...
Before we tell the details about each of them, we will form a list of leaders:
- Madonna
- Britney Spears
- Tina Turner
- Cyndi Lauper
- Avril Ramona Lavigne
- Mariah Carey
- Christina Aguilera
- Katy Perry
- Whitney Houston
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna
- Gwen Renee Stefani
- Lady Gaga
- Beyoncé
- Emmy Lee
- Nelly Furtado
- Fergie
- Gloria Estefan
And we will start from the last twentieth place of our rating, where the 53-year-old settled latin singer, who not only sings, but also writes the lyrics and music of her songs Gloria Estefan. Throughout her career in show business, Gloria has managed to sell more than 90 million records of her songs. In addition, the singer was awarded an honorary Grammy Award five times. Most famous music critics Estefan has been called the queen of Latin pop music more than once.
In 19th place is the American singer, designer and actress Stacy Ann Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie. The famous “Black Eye Piss” brought enormous popularity to the singer, where since 2011 Fergie became the vocalist of this hip-hop and pop group. In addition, the singer is actively pursuing a solo career. But her solo album, which was released in 2006, was named triple platinum and took first place in the prestigious TOPs not only in America, but also in Europe.
Popular “brutal” American singer, songwriter and performer of her songs and part-time actress, Alisha Beth Moore, she's the same Pink took 18th place in the list of “famous American singers”. Pink's popularity peaked in 2000. The singer has five MTV awards, two Grammy awards and two Brit Awards. Also, the singer has more than once been called the best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music industry.
In 17th place is a popular singer, music producer and simply beautiful Nelly Furtado. It was Furtado who managed to sell a record number of her albums, amounting to 25 million.
Vocalist of the famous rock band "Evanescences" Emmy Lee took 16th place in our TOP. The singer's credits include not only famous songs groups, but also music album"Fallen", which is part of her repertoire. It was this album that was named one of eight in the entire history of rock, which was able to occupy a leading place in the rating lists throughout the year. By the way, Emmy is the winner of two Grammy awards.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles aka Beyoncé placed in 15th place. This American R&B performer, music producer, actress, dancer and, on top of that, model, began her career in the 1990s, when she was a soloist. women's group"Destinus Child." At that time, this band was the best-selling band in the whole world (more than 35 million albums and singles). On at the moment the singer has an active solo career. In 2010, Fobes magazine named Beyoncé one of the most influential musicians in the world.
The most outrageous American singer, dancer, DJ and composer Lady Gaga(Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta), took 14th place. The singer has 5 Grammy awards, 13 VMA awards, and sales of her singles in 2011 exceeded 69 million and 22 million albums.
American singer, actress, producer and designer Gwen Renee Stefani settled in 13th place. The singer began her career in 1986 in the pop-rock group No Doubt. It was thanks to Stephanie that this group became one of the most popular in the world. The singer's solo songs have been named among the best-selling in the world.
Robin Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna, took 12th place in our ranking. The singer's first album, which was released in 2005, immediately entered the top ten. Rihanna managed to sell more than twenty million albums and sixty million singles, so she can safely be called the most popular singer. Rihanna has 4 Grammy awards and 4 American Music Awards under her belt.
American singer, poetess, pianist and composer, performing in such styles as rhythm and blues, soul, neo-soul Alicia Keys placed in 11th place, replenishing the American bowels of show business. Alisha is not only one of the most popular performers, she has 14 Grammy awards to her name.
And the pop singer rounded out the top ten Whitney Houston. During her career, Houston was able to sell 170 million albums and singles. In addition, Whitney holds the honorary status of the most popular singer of all time.
In 9th position was no less popular Katy Perry. Katie not only has huge amount awards in the world of music, she still has unique ability create hits that can immediately reach the top of the world charts.
We decided to deservedly give 8th place Christina Aguilera. This American pop singer not only sold 42 million of her albums, but also made it into the top 20 “Famous American Artists of the Decade.”
Avril Ramona Lavigne this year she was named the most popular singer in the United States. More than 11 million of her albums have been sold worldwide. Thanks to this, Avril was able to take 10th place in the ranking in terms of commercial success and 6th place in our TOP.
A few words about leaders
And the top five of our list of “famous American singers” includes: American pop singer, winner of awards such as Grammy and Emmy Cyndi Lauper, which has sold 25 million albums. The singer who devoted more than 50 years to show business Tina Turner, which has 180 million album sales and the title of “Queen of Rock and Roll.” Director, music producer and famous American singer Cher, which even has an Oscar in its collection of awards. Britney Spears, recognized not only as the best-selling female singer worldwide of the 2000s, but also one of the most influential celebrities in the world. And of course Madonna. It is this American performer, songwriter, producer, actress, director and screenwriter who is recognized as the most popular and commercially successful singer. Madonna has about 200 million albums and 100 million singles. And since 2008, the singer has held the honorary title of “Queen of Pop”.
