[Western Music] Female vocalists known for their beautiful voices
In Japan, when we talk about a beautiful voice, the archetype is a clear, thin, and airy tone.
Because of racial factors, that kind of voice tends to draw attention, but in Western music there are many other kinds of beautiful voices with diverse character.
This time, we’re focusing on female vocalists in Western music!
Not just purely clear voices—many singers with voices of depth or an ethereal quality will appear, so if you want to experience a variety of beautiful voices, be sure to check them out.
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- Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
- Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Recommended famous overseas divas and singers.
[Western Music Edition] Female Vocalists with Beautiful Voices (11–20)
CloserCorinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter.
Known as one of the UK’s leading, accomplished artists, she blends a wide range of musical genres including R&B, rock, pop, and jazz.
She also possesses a beautiful voice.
Rather than a piercingly clear high tone, her voice has a mellow, pleasing quality that shines particularly in genres like R&B.
Be sure to check her out.
We Belong TogetherMariah Carey
Mariah Carey, an American singer, continues to captivate music fans around the world with her astonishing five-and-a-half-octave range and mastery of the whistle register.
She made her debut in 1990 with her self-titled album, Mariah Carey, establishing a unique style that blends R&B, pop, and gospel.
She has an outstanding record of achievements, including six Grammy Awards and twenty Billboard Music Awards.
In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, she candidly recounted her tumultuous life, drawing significant attention.
Her songs, woven with overwhelming vocal power and expressive nuance, are characterized by sophisticated melodies and deep emotional expression, making them highly recommended for anyone seeking a voice that truly resonates.
Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey, an American artist who continues to captivate the music scene with a cinematic and ephemeral worldview.
Rooted in alternative pop and baroque pop, her signature sound evokes Americana from the 1950s to the ’70s.
A music video she released online in 2011 went viral, and the following year she joined the ranks of global stars with her album Born to Die.
She has since released a string of acclaimed records and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2019.
With visuals reminiscent of old Hollywood’s filmic beauty and songs that are melancholic yet romantic, she is highly regarded as an innovative artist who has opened up new expressive possibilities in contemporary pop music.
Highly recommended for those seeking a cinematic musical experience.
EspressoSabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter, who evolved from a Disney Channel star to a powerhouse pop singer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1999 and began posting on YouTube at age 10.
She signed with Hollywood Records in 2014 and made her debut with the album Eyes Wide Open.
After moving to Island Records in 2021, she steadily built her career, including her first appearance on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100.
Centered on dance-pop while incorporating rock elements, her versatile sound earned her 2022 album Emails I Can’t Send a peak of No.
23 on the Billboard 200, her highest to date.
With expressive vocals and a polished pop sensibility, she has become a standout artist, especially popular among Gen Z.
In conclusion
This time we introduced Western female vocalists with uniquely beautiful voices—did you find a new favorite artist? Many of them have stunning vocals that you rarely hear in the Japanese scene, so I imagine it felt refreshing for many of you.
On Rug Music, we also have articles featuring Japanese female vocalists with beautiful voices, as well as male singers with gorgeous vocals.
Be sure to check those out too!