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Originally posted by Exodus
I think Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood have established themselves. With Carrie's one album alone, I can tell already.
Of course, if we are talking worldwise, then Utada and BoA are definately contenders.
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Carrie is more of the country queen than a pop queen. she has taken the place of shania and faith hill who dont sell records the way they used to. Jessica Simpson has established her persona, but her music is not very well known. she's only had 5 hits during her 8 year-career (i wanna love you forever, i think i'm in love with you, irresistible, with you, and take my breath away) and most of her music is bland and forgettable.
I agree with your worldwide pop queens to some extent...i still think madonna, britney, avril, pink, shakira and several others are more popular worldwide than them. i really dont think utada can break into the states the way shakira did. asian singers are hard to market and i've heard some of her english songs--theyre awful!! (lyrics include: "easy breezy, japanese-y")