Popular Female Singers in the past 2 decades

R0817, what genres of music do you favor? Jazz, pop, rock,folk, bluegrass? That would make recommendations more relevant.

Given the two you mentioned, check out

Linda Rondstadt
Rhianna
Leann Rimes
Joss Stone
Adele
Natasha Bedingfeld
Katy Perry
P!nk
Sara Evans
Stevie Nicks

Special kudos ought to be sent out to Ronstadt who, more than anyone else on this list, has successfully taken on the challenges of the various genres. Whether it's country, torch, Mexican, classical, rock, or whatnot, Ronstadt has tried and nailed just about everything thrown at her. As good as many or most of the leading ladies listed here are, Ms. R. has done it in style and a way that no-one has come close to beaing.

BTW: One more name for the lists: Annie Haslam

At this particular moment I've started to collect Jane Siberry records that I did not value before (whatta fool!). I purchased her record (Bound By the Beauty) in mint condition more than decade ago that I listened only once and in the background never realizing how powerful and awsome this album is. The second time I spinned this album before wishing to sell it and immediately changed my mind. It's one of not too many albums that I would want to spin again after the sideB finished playing.

It takes some time to appreciate her as songwriter, arranger, musician and unique composer. I don't think that she's popular singer but definitely SHE'S WONDERFUL and likely will always be!

At this particular moment I've started to collect Jane Siberry records that I did not value before (whatta fool!). I purchased her record (Bound By the Beauty) in mint condition more than decade ago that I listened only once and in the background never realizing how powerful and awesome this album is.
Marakanetz

Great to see some love for Jane Siberry. She can write some powerful songs and also some very playful and funny stuff such as "Everything Reminds Me Of My Dog."