You can see why each artist got the rating that they got by clicking on their name on the website. The site has over 1 million views and very good reasoning for each placement. Do you agree with the list? What would you change if you don't?
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Star: Universal Acclaim
Beyonce
Celine Dion
Kelly Clarkson
Mariah Carey
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
A-List: High Critical Reception
Adele
Ariana Grande
Brendan Urie
Carrie Underwood
Christina Aguilera
Demi Lovato
Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine)
Hayley Williams
Kelly Rowland
Lady Gaga
Lea Michele
P!nk
Sara Bareilles
Sia
Tori Kelly
Usher
Zayn Malik
B-List: Generally Favorable Critical Reception
Bridgit Mendler
Christina Grimmie
Conor Maynard
Ellie Goulding
Elly Jackson (La Roux)
Kiesza
Lana Del Rey
Miley Cyrus
C-List: Mixed Critical Reception
Adam Levine (Maroon 5)
Avril Lavigne
Carly Rae Jepsen
Eminem
Gwen Stefani
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Kesha
Pixie Lott
Rihanna
D-List: Negative Critical Reception
Britney Spears
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
The thing abt vocals are that they should not be subjective. Peak Whitney could be the best vocalist alive but there are still people that will prefer Billy Joel or Lennon etc.
That is perfectly fine and valid BUT preferring them is subjective..... Whitney being better is objective. Its a fact backed by the science of vocal pedagogy. Vocal talent is MEASURABLE AND OBSERVABLE.
Peak Whitney had better range, power, placement, breathing, etc etc. Again, measurable.
tldr: There are people in the A-list that don't belong there but people love their vocal tones so....