Michael Jackson, Madonna, Mariah, Janet,Whitney, Shakira....mission accomplished....

Likely Contenders; As They Stand Now:

Usher - 19 Years of Career



Usher's first single 'Call me a mack' was released on August 16, 1993...he turns 19 Years in August 2012

Beyonce - 15 Years of Career



Beyonce's first single (with Destiny's Child) 'No No No' was released on November 11, 1997...she turns 15 Years in November 2012



Britney - 14 Years of Career

B's first single '....Baby One More Time' was released on September 30, 1998.. she turns 14 Years in September 2012

Pink - 12 Years of Career



Pink's first single 'There You Go' was released on February 8, 2000...she turned 12 Years in February 2012

who else have the potential to have staying power like these 4 artists?
Rihanna, Gaga, Bruno, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber?....

Christina Aguilera- 13 years of Career

Christina's first single 'Genie in a Bottle' was released on June 22, 1999... she will turn 13 years in June 2012

Enrique Iglesias- 17years of Career

Enrique's first single "Si Tú Te Vas" was released October 14, 1995..he will turn 17yrs in October 2012

Gaga without a doubt.

Madonna will have 20 more. I can't see her ever retiring.


Beyonce should be counted as a solo artist though.

Christina;s first single was relased in june 1998 "Reflection". so 14 years for her.

Shakira;s first single under Sony was "Magia" Released: November 21, 1990

22 years for Shaki and still going strong

Gaga, definitely. Rihanna... maybe.

Rihanna obviously will be the next one from the "current" generation.

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First of all you can't count Beyonce with Destiny's Child...

And I think Gaga will with no doubt

Rihanna too

Rihanna, Gaga, Katy Perry

I can see Rihanna burning out for some reason. She's been working non stop, if she does hit 20 years it would be because of a break.

Justin Bieber..some may not agree, but I will go with my instincts.lol

Probably Gaga. I'm not sure about Rihanna. I don't know if she can keep up with her continuous album release schedule.

Beyonce's career started with Destiny's Child. Period.

You forgot Justin Timberlake, too; he's 15 years in...

Yes, we can..that was the first time anyone knew about her

Avril Lavigne
10 Years
her 5th album will determine that i believe

Idk I guess you can. But then Kelly Rowloand Also has 15 years??? Sorry I dont know much about DC

Beyoncé from DC wasn't a singer?

Justin isn't producing music anymore.