1. Bill Coday (1943)

Soul Singer

Soul singer in the South who created popular songs including "Sixty Minute Teaser" and "You're Gonna Want Me."

2. Julian Perretta (1991)

Soul Singer

Singer and guitarist known for singles like "Stitch Me Up" and "If I Ever Feel Better," both of which cracked the Top Ten on the Belgian Singles Charts. He has...

3. Shirley Ellis (1929)

Soul Singer

Soul singer best remembered for her hit novelty songs, including 1965's "The Clapping Song," which sold over one million copies. Her music has lived on in popular culture through cover...

4. Wilbert Harrison (1929)

Soul Singer

Remembered best for his chart-topping, certified Gold recording of "Kansas City," this R&B vocalist and musician received a posthumous Grammy Hall of Fame Award for the popular 1959 track.

5. Perri Reid (1964)

Soul Singer

Singer and songwriter known best for her time as the manager of multi-platinum R&B group TLC. She also goes by the name Pebbles and rebranded herself as a gospel singer...

6. Nicholas David (1981)

Soul Singer

Singer and songwriter known for his appearance appearance on season three of The Voice, where he finished in third place. His subsequent album, Say Goodbye, reached the top 50 of...

7. Willie Wright (1931)

Soul Singer

Soul singer whose self-released works achieved popularity long after the peak of his career.

8. Joe Tex (1933)

Soul Singer

His Southern soul hits "Skinny Legs," "All," and "I Gotcha" had popular followings in the 1960s and 1970s.

9. Daniel Davies (2004)

Soul Singer

Series two winner of The Voice Kids UK who was mentored by Pixie Lott during his time on the show. He's also a member of the band CKY.

10. Chris Clark (1946)

Soul Singer

American soul singer known for her sultry vocal performances on hit singles like Love's Gone Bad.

11. Donald McLean (1975)

Soul Singer

English soul singer/songwriter who rose to fame under the professional alias Don-E. He is best recognized for having released the 1992 hit single "Love Makes The World Go Round" which...

12. Jamie Davis (1983)

Soul Singer

Singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the frontman of Jamie Davis & Soul Gravy. The band is best known for their 2006 track, "Mississippi Moonshine." Their second album, The Blue...

13. Sarah White (1981)

Soul Singer

American singer whose eclectic tastes have been displayed in bands like Black Blondie and Shiro Dame. She has performed with numerous high-profile artists, including Mos Def and King Britt, and...

14. Salif Traore (1977)

Soul Singer

Soul singer/songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the Ivorian music collective Magic System. In 2016, he was one of the celebrity judges on the talent show competition The Francophone...

15. Eric Burton (1989)

Soul Singer

Soul singer and songwriter from Austin, Texas. He is known as the lead singer of the psychedelic soul band Black Pumas. The group released its self-titled debut album on June 21,...

16. Stevie Mackey (1981)

Soul Singer

American singer, producer, and vocal coach that has worked with stars such as Fergie, and Lenny Kravitz. He trained competitors on the hit NBC show The Voice for 10 seasons.

17. Ben E. King (1938)

Soul Singer

Known for his hit songs "Stand by Me," "This Magic Moment," and his ballad "Spanish Harlem," among others. He founded the Stand By Me Foundation.

18. Billy Davis Jr. (1938)

Soul Singer

Soul singer with The 5th Dimension who released hits in the 1970s, including "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" and "Your Love."

19. David Porter (1941)

Soul Singer

Soul and R&B songwriter and music producer who served as a Stax Records house composer during the 1960s.

20. Brenda Holloway (1946)

Soul Singer

Motown and soul singer and songwriter whose hits include "When I'm Gone," "You've Made Me So Very Happy," and "Every Little Bit Hurts."

21. Bishop Bullwinkle (1948)

Soul Singer

Also known as Bull Winka, he became an internet phenomenon with the release of his viral single "Hell 2 Da Naw Naw." 

22. Lily Moore (1998)

Soul Singer

English soul singer famous for her songs "I Will Never Be," "Better Than Me," "Now I Know," and "In-Between." She has gained over 287,800 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her music...

23. Laura Mvula (1986)

Soul Singer

Soul singer who is best known for her debut album, Sing to the Moon. The original album was released on March 4th, 2013. In August 2014, the album was re-released...

24. Michael Sanchez (1991)

Soul Singer

Christian, soul and pop singer, as well as pianist, who appeared on Season 11 of NBC's The Voice.

25. Paul Byrom (1979)

Soul Singer

Singer known for his time as a member of the group Celtic Thunder, with whom he recorded the albums It's Entertainment and Take Me Home. He left in 2010 to...

26. JP Cooper (1983)

Soul Singer

Recording artist responsible for the EPs When the Darkness Comes and Keep the Quiet Out who would land a record deal with Island Records.

27. Vivian Green (1979)

Soul Singer

Neo-soul singer and pianist who has released several #1 dance singles, including "I Like It (But I Don't Need It)" in 2005. In 2014, she became the first artist to...

28. James Morrison (1984)

Soul Singer

English singer and guitarist whose debut single "You Give Me Something" topped the New Zealand Singles Chart at #1 in 2006. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the top of...

29. Felipe Valente (1970)

Soul Singer

Singer, composer, and instrumentalist known for his gospel style of music and association with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He is known for his solo career but also recognized for having...

30. Ricardo Sanchez (1967)

Soul Singer

Award-winning Christian musician and worship leader who first rose to fame in 2005 with the release of his debut album Unmerited. He has since gone on to release the 2011...

31. Anna Simpson (1985)

Soul Singer

Singer and actress who appeared in the film Our Song in the role of Joycelyn. She is also known for songs like "Rebirth" and "Just Another Day".

32. Bryn Christopher (1985)

Soul Singer

British soul singer best known as a member of the group I See Monstas. His band is known for songs like "Messiah" and "Evolution."

33. Matheus Fernandes (1990)

Soul Singer

Brazil-born singer and songwriter who first rose to fame competing on the inaugural season of The Glee Project. He then went on to try his hand at the twelfth season...

34. Chris Leonard (1995)

Soul Singer

Sole Irish member of the eight-piece boy band Stereo Kicks who competed on The X Factor (UK) in 2014 with the group.

35. Leee John (1957)

Soul Singer

British soul singer known for his time as a member of the band Imagination in the 1980s. He then embarked on a solo career, releasing albums like Mighty Power of...

36. Maxi Jazz (1957)

Soul Singer

Soul singer/songwriter who is best known for his work with the English electronica band Faithless. In 2015, he embarked upon a new project titled Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys.

37. Macy Gray (1967)

Soul Singer

Grammy Award-nominated soul singer and occasional actor, known internationally for her song "I Try" from the album On How Life Is.

38. Berget Lewis (1971)

Soul Singer

Soul music performer who rose to fame after competing on The X Factor (UK) in 2017. She was also a member of the Dutch music group the Ladies of Soul.

39. Grayson Hugh (1950)

Soul Singer

Famous for his hit songs "Talk It Over" and "Bring It All Back," this blue-eyed soul singer and songwriter is also known for his successful albums Blind to Reason (1988)...

40. Roman GianArthur (1988)

Soul Singer

Musician who is known both for his solo and collaborative vocal and instrumental contributions to the soul and R&B genres. He is prominently known for having collaborated with Janelle Monae...

41. Will Heard (1991)

Soul Singer

Soul and pop singer and songwriter who is known for his breakthrough performance on the song "Sonnentanz (Sun Don't Shine)" by Klangkarussell in 2013. The song peaked at #2 on...

42. Ryan Toby (1976)

Soul Singer

American soul singer and actor who was part of the R&B group City High, the group known for songs like "What Would You Do?"

43. James Hunter (1962)

Soul Singer

Grammy Award-winning British soul and R&B singer who has worked as a solo artist as well as with Howlin' Wilf & The Veejays.