Top 10 Pop Singers 2022
It’s hard to believe that we are already in the year 2022. Time flies when you’re having fun, and it seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating the start of 2020. But with a new year comes new music, and we can’t wait to see what the next 12 months have in store for us. In this blog post, we will be counting down our top 10 pop singers for 2022.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is a 17-year-old singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. She first gained attention in 2016 when she uploaded the song “Ocean Eyes” to SoundCloud, which went viral. Eilish has since released her debut EP, Don’t Smile at Me (2017), and her debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019). She is known for her unique style of music which blends pop, hip hop, and electronica. Eilish has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and one American Music Award.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is one of the most popular pop singers in the world. She has released several hit singles, including “Problem,” “Break Free,” and “Side to Side.” She has also appeared in several movies and television shows. Grande is a multi-platinum selling artist with a large fan base.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer who was discovered by American talent manager Scooter Braun in 2008. Braun arranged for him to meet with Usher Raymond in Atlanta, Georgia, which led to Bieber signing a recording contract with RBMG Records. His debut album, My World 2.0, was released in 2010.
The album featured the singles “Baby” and “Somebody to Love”, which both peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber released his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe, in 2011. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and contained the singles “Mistletoe” and “Christmas Eve”.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is one of the most successful pop singers of all time. She has sold over 100 million records and has had nine No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her music is known for its catchy hooks and uptempo beats, and she is also known for her outrageous fashion sense and stage performances. Perry has been nominated for numerous awards, including Grammys, and she has won several MTV Video Music Awards.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter. She is signed to Big Machine Records, and her eponymous debut album was released in 2006. Swift wrote three of the album’s songs alone, and co-wrote the remaining eight with writers such as Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey, and Mark Bright. Swift is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage.
At the age of 14, Swift became interested in country music after hearing Faith Hill’s song “The Story of Us” on the car radio. She went on to perform at local karaoke contests, festivals, and fairs before she was signed by Scott Borchetta to Big Machine Records in 2005. Her self-titled debut album was released later that year and spent more than 39 weeks on Billboard 200, peaking at number five.
Rihanna
Rihanna is a pop singer from Barbados who has released eight studio albums, including her most recent album Anti. Her music has been influenced by a variety of genres including R&B, pop, and dancehall. Rihanna has sold over 180 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. She has earned numerous awards throughout her career, including nine Grammy Awards.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular pop singers in the world. He was born in England in 1991 and first rose to fame in 2011 with his debut album +. Sheeran has since released two more albums, x and ÷, which have both been critical and commercial successes. He is known for his soulful voice, catchy melodies, and relatable lyrics.
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He first gained attention in 2013, posting cover songs on the video-sharing application Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label. He has since released three studio albums, headlined three world tours, and received several awards.
Mendes rose to fame in 2013, when he began posting covers of songs by artists such as Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran on the short-form video sharing service Vine. By 2014, Mendes had attracted millions of followers on various social media platforms. His cover of Bieber’s “As Long as You Love Me” was particularly popular, garnering more than two million views within one week. In June 2014, Universal Music Group’s (UMG) Island Records signed Mendes to a recording deal.
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band’s lineup consists of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. Imagine Dragons has released four studio albums: Night Visions (2012), Smoke + Mirrors (2015), Evolve (2017), and Origins (2018).
The band first gained exposure in 2012 with the release of their debut single “It’s Time”, followed by their second single “Radioactive” which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Radioactive” became one of the year’s most successful singles, selling twelve million copies worldwide while also becoming one of the best-selling rock singles of all time.
Halsey
Halsey is a pop singer known for her unique and alternative style. She first gained attention when she released her debut album, Badlands, in 2015. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Halsey has since released two more albums, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017) and Manic (2020), both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.