Best female vocals on CD

Thanks Sweet_joe for Nana Mouskouri's name. How could I not know the Worlds most popular singer? I have found many wonderful female singers through the suggestions here: K.d.lang, Jacintha, Jennifer Warnes, Jane Monheit, Sarah Brightman. Anyone will knock you off your feet.

Italian talent of Gigiola Cinquetti, her cd Non Ho L'Eta on WEA label, contains 3 great italian songs + others. Great voice. Poggia is a must to hear if you love Italian female vocalist.

I second those who mentioned Iris DeMent. Whew, man! She is something else. Maybe an aquired taste for some (like Dylan, Tom Waites, Leonard Cohen, et al.), but an incredible voice!

On the classical side, the Korean soprano, Sumi Jo.

I can't stop listening to Toni Price. Maybe not the most polished, but certainly the most fun!

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Try 'Little Queen' for a treat.