Over the past many decades, there have been countless female singers who have given several hits and successful albums. Many female singers have created a lasting effect on the industry with their supreme talent and achievements.
Here’s A List Of The Top 10 Female Singers With The Most No. 1 Albums In History
Taylor Swift
At the age of 33, Taylor Swift achieved the highest number of number 1 albums by a female singer. With 12 number-one albums, she has broken the record previously held by singer Barbra Streisand. With the release of her 12th number 1 album, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)”, the singer has made history.
Barbra Streisand
Throughout her 60-year singing career, Barbra Streisand has a total of 11 number-one albums. Her number 1 albums included The Way We Were (1974), Guilty (1980), and The Broadway Album (1985). She won Grammy awards for the Album of the Year for her debut album, The Barbra Streisand Album (1963).
Madonna
Madonna is the most successful dance club artist of all time, with an estimated net worth of
$800 million, she is the highest-grossing female touring artist of all time. She’s also the holder of 11 number-1 albums throughout her singing career. She rose to fame with her debut album, Madonna (1983).
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey holds a total number of 8 number 1 albums throughout her singing career. The singer is also one of the best-selling music artists and was named the 5th greatest singer by Rolling Stone magazine in 2023. She holds 12 Guinness World Records and 15 Billboard Music Awards.
Janet Jackson
Throughout her recording career, singer Janet Jackson holds a total number of 7 no. 1 albums. In 1991, she was one of the highest-paid artists in the music industry. She is the second most successful dance club artist after Madonna. She holds 11 Billboard Music Awards and 8 Guinness World Records.
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Whitney Houston
Late singer Whitney Houston had a total of 6 number one albums throughout her recording
career. Her first two albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987) are among the best-selling albums of all time. In 1993, she was the 1st artist at the Billboard Music Awards to win more than 11 Awards in one single night.
Beyoncé
Popularly known as “Queen Bey”, Beyoncé holds a total of 6 number one albums to date. With more than 200 million records sold worldwide, she is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. With 32 Grammy Awards to her name, she is the record holder of most Grammy wins.
Britney Spears
Also known as the “Princess of Pop”, Britney Spears holds a total of 6 number one albums
throughout her career. She holds 15 Guinness World Records and 7 Billboard Music Awards.
She is the best-selling female album artist of the 2000s.
Adele
English singer Adele has a total of 3 number one albums to her name. Her debut album, 19, was one of the top 20 best-selling debut albums of all time in the UK. She holds 16 Grammy Awards and 12 Brit Awards. She was also named the best-selling artist of the 2010s decade in the US and worldwide.
Celine Dion
Also known as the “Queen of Power Ballads”, Canadian singer Celine Dion holds 3 number one albums to her name. She has recorded songs in many different languages including English, French, Spanish, and Italian. She’s been named one of the greatest singers in the music industry. She is a proud holder of five Grammy Awards.
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