WHO’S WHO OF THE BEST AMERICAN FEMALE SINGERS-ENTERTAINERS

THE BEST AMERICAN FEMALE SINGERS ENTERTAINERS FROM THE COTTON FIELDS ERA TO                                          PRESENT. 

Publishers note: It is our sincere belief that the present work is the most up to date, accurate and informative “Documented Publication” on America’s Greatest Singers/Entertainers and English speaking artists worldwide from the 19^th century to present. It was independently conducted and compiled  by WACJ's Maximillien de Lafayette and associates worldwide. Inclusion in the World’s Who’s Who and criteria for selection/nomination were based upon the following:                                                                         SELECTION AND INCLUSION CRITERIA

1-Several international polls conducted by WACJ and questionnaires sent to approx. 500,000 readers and arts lovers in 65 countries from 1998 to 2004; 2-National and international data, information and resources centers and organizations; 3-Articles about artists in leading national and international newspapers and magazines in many countries from the turn of the 18^th century to present; 4-Calendars of national and international events, concerts, shows and festivals; 5-Critiques and reviews of singers/entertainers shows, concerts, appearances and work; 6-National and international biographies;7-National and international press releases; 8-Extensive communication and correspondence with national and international recording companies, studios and publicists; 9- National archives in several countries; 10-United States Library of Congress; 11-National and international major public libraries; 12-Colleges and universities libraries and research centers; 13-Art and entertainment historians, reviewers, authors and publishers; 14-books and encyclopedias on arts and entertainment; 15-Bill boards and charts. Listing of all categories, styles and genre and artists’ ranking; 16-Number of artists performances, appearances, shows and length of career; 17-Number, size and scope of public references and sites dedicated to artists, entertainers and performers; 18-National and international news wire agencies;

 

19-Size and number of performances, shows and appearances of artists, performers, entertainers in foreign countries; 20-National and international awards earned or bestowed upon; 21-Number of artists’ national and international bests-selling records, Albums, CDs and hits worldwide; 22-Number of public appearances on the silver screen, television and radio; 23-Number and size of artists’ national and international tours; 24-Products endorsed by artists; 25-Products and brands named after an artist; 26-Independent, authorized and unauthorized bibliographies written about artists; 27-Academic researches, papers and dissertations written about artists; 28-Inclusion of artists in major national and international directories, guides, Who’s Who and encyclopedias; 29-Amount of articles about artists that appeared in regional, national and international newspapers and publications. 30-Amount of documentaries, programs and specials about artists which were aired on radio and television; 31-Amount and number of songs recorded by original artists which were re-recorded and performed by other artists worldwide, including foreign languages; 32-Amount and nature of artists’ names mentioning and reference to in any sort and kind of publications, press releases, interviews, communiqués, comparisons, bills and studies by professional and amateurs at all levels and related fields and disciplines; 33-Number of cover stories, feature articles and how many times artists photos appeared on the cover of major national and international newspapers, magazines and related publications; 34-How many times, the name of an artist appeared in worldwide Internet search and related links; 35-    Monuments, statues, figurines, sites, avenues, streets, drives, highways, boulevards, places, plazas, centers, colleges, universities, institutions, events, festivals, genres/styles, toys, dolls, coins,  trophies, awards, fashion, couture, jeans, clothe, apparel, perfume, assortments, cosmetics, food, sports gadgets and products named  after   an   artist;  36-Amount of artists' printed and sold posters, memorabilia, souvenirs, bricbrac, T shirts and various items on the national

 

and international markets; 37-Artist' number of Gold and Platinum records; 38-Additional various considerations and up dated data.

NOTA BENE:  The roster includes American female cabaret and torch singers-entertainers and foreign counterparts who sang in English regardless of their ethnic backgrounds  and nationalities. This compilation should not be considered as an integrally complete work, for additional names might be added in the future, in virtue of the inclusion and selection criteria. Contributions to this present work, as well as nominations and recommendations are highly encouraged.

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1-Marianne Anderson  2-Paula Abdul  3-Julie Andrews  4-Karen Akers  5-Andrews Sister, The  6-June Anderson 7-Ann-Margret  8-Ernestine Anderson  9-Patti Austin 10-Eden Atwood 11-Oleta Adams 12-Tori Amos  13-Barbara Acklin  14-Lovie Austin (Cora Calhoun)  15-Laurie Anderson  16-Joan Armatrading  17-Lynn Anderson 18-Sherrie Austin  19-Linda Anderson  20-Jessica Andrews  21-ABBA  22-Tasmin Archer  23-Margaret Allison  24-Yolanda Adams  25-Christina Aguilera  26-Aaliyah 27-Ashanti  28-Inez Andrews  29-Vanessa Belle Armstrong  30-Arlene Auger  31-Nancy Argenta  32- Angels, The  33-Ali Appel  34-Gwen Avery  35-Natasha Atlas  36-Haris Alexiou  37-Chava Alberstein  38-Hanna Ahroni  39-Karen Anderson  40-Meira Asher  41-Wynne Alexander  42-Lorez Alexandria  43-Ivie Anderson  44-Adele Addidon  45-Nancy Armstrong  46-Frances Alda  47-Emma Abbott  48-Karrin Allison  49-Patricia Adams  50-Claudia Acuna  51-Emma Albani  52-Jennifer Ayres  53- Florence Austral  54-Susan B. Anthony  55-Lorna Anderson  56-Elly Ameling  57-Diane Alexander  58-Alicia Alexander  59-Signe Anderson  60-Carrie Akre  61-Fiona Apple  62-Maria Azevedo  63-Vanessa Amorosi  64-Christine Andreas  65-Julie Anthony  66-Bessie Abbot  67-Licia Albanese  68-June Allyson  69-Beatrice Arthur  70-Neile Adams. 71-Paulette Attie.

 

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