Who Are the Top Ten Male Solo Singers in the US?
Not everyone will agree on a list of top ten male singers, and there are so many different criteria that can be used that coming up with just ten becomes a highly subjective exercise. Still, there are plenty of top male solo singers who come to mind.
Sales of CDs, MP3s and concert tickets weigh heavily in determining the top ten list of solo singers both male and female. Below is a composite look at the top ten list of male solo singers from 2000 through 2010.
Michael Jackson
Throughout the span of his five decade career, Michael Jackson’s songs and entire body of work has been nothing short of legendary. A maverick on the music scene, his innovative songs and savvy choreography inspired generations of younger musicians and music lovers around the world. Even after his death, Michael Jackson’s body of work peaked at number one on the music charts worldwide.
Justin Bieber
Although relatively new to the music industry in 2010, the teen sensation has seen pop notoriety almost over night. First discovered on YouTube, Bieber’s artistry spawned a bidding war between two notable industry heavyweights – Usher, and Justin Timberlake. The singing sensation is taking the industry by storm.
Usher Raymond
Crooning from the R&B genre, Usher Raymond stepped on the scene a little over a decade ago. It wasn’t until his hit single “Yeah” dropped that the singer went from ordinary to extraordinary. It was this single that enabled Usher to smoothly cross over the R&B lines to Pop music territory and that earned him a place on the list of top 10 male solo singers.
Justin Timberlake
So much can be said about a show stopping, triple threat like Justin Timberlake. Having had his start in the 1990s boy band NSync, Timberlake broke out on his own in the earlier part of the decade and took the charts by storm.
Jason Mraz
With his smooth melodies, and hypnotizing harmonies, Mrza broke the industry standard by fusing reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, bossa nova, and hip hop. His hit single “I’m Yours,” was a staple in the music industry solidifying him as a top biller.
Other notable singers that fall within the top ten category include: Keith Urban, Jason Derula, Ne-yo, Brad Paisley, and David Roland Cook.
Basis of the Top 10 Male Solo Singers in the US
In contemporary music, quite often you will find that genres are crossed and rappers are merged into the “male solo” category. Furthermore, depending on the genre of music, there will inevitably be those male artists who may seem unknown to popular music lovers. However when reviewing what is meant by a “top artist” it is most common that reviewers take a look at the overall sales generated by the artist across the board.
Choosing the Top Singers
Of course, every person has his or her own taste in music, and there are many great male solo singers who did not make the list of the top ten male solo singers in the United States. One of the great things about music, in fact, is the way that there is something to appeal to everyone across all genres and all walks of life.
So, if this list of the top ten male solo singers in the US doesn't include your favorite artist, by all means you can make your own list or lists based on the criteria that matters most to you when listening to music.