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Top 100 Best-Selling Artists of All Time

"Exploring the musical legends who have sold the most records worldwide"

In the world of music, sales figures often serve as a testament to an artist's popularity and influence. From timeless legends to contemporary icons, the following list ranks the top 100 best-selling music artists of all time based on their record sales worldwide. This list includes solo artists, bands, and duos from various genres and eras, showcasing the incredible diversity and impact of these musical titans.

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Overview

  • Title: "Top 100 Best-Selling Artists of All Time"
  • Subtitle: "The Most Successful Music Artists Ever"
  • Tagline: "Exploring the musical legends who have sold the most records worldwide"
  • Description: "A ranking of the top 100 best-selling music artists based on worldwide record sales. This list spans multiple genres and eras, highlighting the incredible influence and success of these artists."
  • Keywords: Music, Artists, Record Sales, Best-Selling, Legendary Musicians

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# Top 100 Best-Selling Artists of All Time
- The Most Successful Music Artists Ever
- Exploring the musical legends who have sold the most records worldwide
- A ranking of the top 100 best-selling music artists based on worldwide record sales. This list spans multiple genres and eras, highlighting the incredible influence and success of these artists.
- Music, Artists, Record Sales, Best-Selling, Legendary Musicians

## Topics
- Classic Rock Legends: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Queen
- Pop Icons: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion
- Contemporary Stars: Taylor Swift, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Adele
- Hip-Hop and R&B Giants: Eminem, Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Usher
- Country Superstars: Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash

Topic 1: "Classic Rock Legends"

"Timeless rock bands that shaped the music industry"

These classic rock legends have defined generations with their revolutionary music and continue to influence countless artists today. Their record sales reflect their lasting impact on the music industry.

  1. The Beatles
  2. Led Zeppelin
  3. Pink Floyd
  4. The Rolling Stones
  5. Queen
  6. Eagles
  7. AC/DC
  8. The Doors
  9. Fleetwood Mac
  10. U2
  11. Aerosmith
  12. The Who
  13. Metallica
  14. Bon Jovi
  15. Van Halen
  16. Genesis
  17. Deep Purple
  18. Lynyrd Skynyrd
  19. Journey
  20. The Beach Boys

Topic 2: "Pop Icons"

"Global pop sensations with unparalleled success"

Pop icons have captivated audiences worldwide with their catchy tunes and charismatic performances. Their immense record sales highlight their global appeal and influence.

  1. Michael Jackson
  2. Madonna
  3. Elton John
  4. Whitney Houston
  5. Celine Dion
  6. Mariah Carey
  7. Britney Spears
  8. Barbra Streisand
  9. Prince
  10. Janet Jackson
  11. Rihanna
  12. Katy Perry
  13. Lady Gaga
  14. Shakira
  15. Christina Aguilera
  16. Justin Timberlake
  17. George Michael
  18. Cher
  19. Beyoncé
  20. Taylor Swift

Topic 3: "Contemporary Stars"

"Modern-day artists breaking records and topping charts"

These contemporary stars have achieved phenomenal success in recent years, consistently dominating charts and breaking sales records.

  1. Taylor Swift
  2. Drake
  3. Ed Sheeran
  4. Beyoncé
  5. Adele
  6. Bruno Mars
  7. The Weeknd
  8. Post Malone
  9. Justin Bieber
  10. Ariana Grande
  11. Billie Eilish
  12. Harry Styles
  13. Shawn Mendes
  14. Dua Lipa
  15. Cardi B
  16. Sam Smith
  17. Halsey
  18. Camila Cabello
  19. Lil Nas X
  20. Olivia Rodrigo

Topic 4: "Hip-Hop and R&B Giants"

"Influential artists dominating the hip-hop and R&B scenes"

These hip-hop and R&B giants have not only shaped their genres but have also achieved massive commercial success, selling millions of records worldwide.

  1. Eminem
  2. Tupac Shakur
  3. Jay-Z
  4. Mariah Carey
  5. Usher
  6. Kanye West
  7. Drake
  8. Nicki Minaj
  9. Lil Wayne
  10. Chris Brown
  11. Snoop Dogg
  12. 50 Cent
  13. Dr. Dre
  14. Kendrick Lamar
  15. The Notorious B.I.G.
  16. Alicia Keys
  17. R. Kelly
  18. Lauryn Hill
  19. Missy Elliott
  20. OutKast

Topic 5: "Country Superstars"

"Country music legends with remarkable sales records"

Country superstars have won over fans with their storytelling and melodies, achieving significant commercial success in the music industry.

  1. Garth Brooks
  2. Shania Twain
  3. Kenny Rogers
  4. Dolly Parton
  5. Johnny Cash
  6. George Strait
  7. Willie Nelson
  8. Reba McEntire
  9. Alan Jackson
  10. Tim McGraw
  11. Faith Hill
  12. Blake Shelton
  13. Carrie Underwood
  14. Keith Urban
  15. Luke Bryan
  16. Toby Keith
  17. Brooks & Dunn
  18. Zac Brown Band
  19. Miranda Lambert
  20. Jason Aldean

Top 100 List

  1. The Beatles (Classic Rock Legends)
  2. Michael Jackson (Pop Icons)
  3. Elvis Presley (Classic Rock Legends)
  4. Madonna (Pop Icons)
  5. Elton John (Pop Icons)
  6. Led Zeppelin (Classic Rock Legends)
  7. Pink Floyd (Classic Rock Legends)
  8. Rihanna (Pop Icons)
  9. Whitney Houston (Pop Icons)
  10. Eminem (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  11. Taylor Swift (Contemporary Stars)
  12. Garth Brooks (Country Superstars)
  13. Celine Dion (Pop Icons)
  14. Mariah Carey (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  15. The Rolling Stones (Classic Rock Legends)
  16. Queen (Classic Rock Legends)
  17. AC/DC (Classic Rock Legends)
  18. Eagles (Classic Rock Legends)
  19. U2 (Classic Rock Legends)
  20. Shania Twain (Country Superstars)
  21. Bruce Springsteen (Classic Rock Legends)
  22. Billy Joel (Classic Rock Legends)
  23. Barbra Streisand (Pop Icons)
  24. Drake (Contemporary Stars)
  25. Justin Bieber (Contemporary Stars)
  26. Ed Sheeran (Contemporary Stars)
  27. Kanye West (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  28. Jay-Z (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  29. Bruno Mars (Contemporary Stars)
  30. Post Malone (Contemporary Stars)
  31. Fleetwood Mac (Classic Rock Legends)
  32. Bon Jovi (Classic Rock Legends)
  33. Prince (Pop Icons)
  34. Britney Spears (Pop Icons)
  35. The Weeknd (Contemporary Stars)
  36. Neil Diamond (Classic Rock Legends)
  37. Phil Collins (Classic Rock Legends)
  38. Metallica (Classic Rock Legends)
  39. Bee Gees (Classic Rock Legends)
  40. George Strait (Country Superstars)
  41. Backstreet Boys (Pop Icons)
  42. Eagles (Classic Rock Legends)
  43. Lady Gaga (Pop Icons)
  44. Journey (Classic Rock Legends)
  45. Usher (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  46. Kenny Rogers (Country Superstars)
  47. Beyoncé (Contemporary Stars)
  48. One Direction (Pop Icons)
  49. Bob Dylan (Classic Rock Legends)
  50. Cher (Pop Icons)
  51. Guns N' Roses (Classic Rock Legends)
  52. Kenny G (Classic Rock Legends)
  53. Janet Jackson (Pop Icons)
  54. Rod Stewart (Classic Rock Legends)
  55. The Who (Classic Rock Legends)
  56. Santana (Classic Rock Legends)
  57. NSYNC (Pop Icons)
  58. Sade (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  59. Red Hot Chili Peppers (Classic Rock Legends)
  60. ABBA (Classic Rock Legends)
  61. KISS (Classic Rock Legends)
  62. Frank Sinatra (Classic Rock Legends)
  63. Van Halen (Classic Rock Legends)
  64. Aretha Franklin (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  65. Simon & Garfunkel (Classic Rock Legends)
  66. Aerosmith (Classic Rock Legends)
  67. The Police (Classic Rock Legends)
  68. Maroon 5 (Contemporary Stars)
  69. Adele (Contemporary Stars)
  70. Michael Bublé (Classic Rock Legends)
  71. Lynyrd Skynyrd (Classic Rock Legends)
  72. Andrea Bocelli (Classic Rock Legends)
  73. Dolly Parton (Country Superstars)
  74. Justin Timberlake (Pop Icons)
  75. Diana Ross (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  76. Faith Hill (Country Superstars)
  77. Journey (Classic Rock Legends)
  78. Def Leppard (Classic Rock Legends)
  79. Foreigner (Classic Rock Legends)
  80. Al Green (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  81. Reba McEntire (Country Superstars)
  82. Blake Shelton (Country Superstars)
  83. Luke Bryan (Country Superstars)
  84. The Chainsmokers (Contemporary Stars)
  85. Twenty One Pilots (Contemporary Stars)
  86. Tim McGraw (Country Superstars)
  87. Selena Gomez (Contemporary Stars)
  88. Ariana Grande (Contemporary Stars)
  89. Halsey (Contemporary Stars)
  90. Lil Nas X (Contemporary Stars)
  91. Camila Cabello (Contemporary Stars)
  92. Shawn Mendes (Contemporary Stars)
  93. Sam Smith (Contemporary Stars)
  94. Nicki Minaj (Hip-Hop and R&B Giants)
  95. Cardi B (Contemporary Stars)
  96. Khalid (Contemporary Stars)
  97. Billie Eilish (Contemporary Stars)
  98. Olivia Rodrigo (Contemporary Stars)
  99. Zac Brown Band (Country Superstars)
  100. Jason Aldean (Country Superstars)

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
1 The Beatles Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
2 Michael Jackson Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
3 Elvis Presley Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
4 Madonna Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
5 Elton John Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
6 Led Zeppelin Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
7 Pink Floyd Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
8 Rihanna Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
9 Whitney Houston Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
10 Eminem Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
11 Taylor Swift Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
12 Garth Brooks Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
13 Celine Dion Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
14 Mariah Carey Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
15 The Rolling Stones Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
16 Queen Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
17 AC/DC Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
18 Eagles Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
19 U2 Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
20 Shania Twain Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
21 Bruce Springsteen Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
22 Billy Joel Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
23 Barbra Streisand Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
24 Drake Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
25 Justin Bieber Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
26 Ed Sheeran Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
27 Kanye West Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
28 Jay-Z Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
29 Bruno Mars Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
30 Post Malone Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
31 Fleetwood Mac Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
32 Bon Jovi Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
33 Prince Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
34 Britney Spears Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
35 The Weeknd Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
36 Neil Diamond Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
37 Phil Collins Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
38 Metallica Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
39 Bee Gees Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
40 George Strait Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
41 Backstreet Boys Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
42 Eagles Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
43 Lady Gaga Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
44 Journey Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
45 Usher Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
46 Kenny Rogers Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
47 Beyoncé Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
48 One Direction Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
49 Bob Dylan Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
50 Cher Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
51 Guns N' Roses Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
52 Kenny G Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
53 Janet Jackson Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
54 Rod Stewart Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
55 The Who Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
56 Santana Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
57 NSYNC Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
58 Sade Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
59 Red Hot Chili Peppers Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
60 ABBA Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
61 KISS Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
62 Frank Sinatra Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
63 Van Halen Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
64 Aretha Franklin Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
65 Simon & Garfunkel Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
66 Aerosmith Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
67 The Police Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
68 Maroon 5 Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
69 Adele Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
70 Michael Bublé Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
71 Lynyrd Skynyrd Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
72 Andrea Bocelli Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
73 Dolly Parton Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
74 Justin Timberlake Pop Icons "Global pop sensations with..."
75 Diana Ross Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
76 Faith Hill Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
77 Journey Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
78 Def Leppard Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
79 Foreigner Classic Rock Legends "Timeless rock bands that shaped..."
80 Al Green Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
81 Reba McEntire Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
82 Blake Shelton Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
83 Luke Bryan Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
84 The Chainsmokers Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
85 Twenty One Pilots Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
86 Tim McGraw Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
87 Selena Gomez Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
88 Ariana Grande Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
89 Halsey Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
90 Lil Nas X Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
91 Camila Cabello Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
92 Shawn Mendes Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
93 Sam Smith Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
94 Nicki Minaj Hip-Hop and R&B Giants "Influential artists dominating..."
95 Cardi B Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
96 Khalid Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
97 Billie Eilish Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
98 Olivia Rodrigo Contemporary Stars "Modern-day artists breaking..."
99 Zac Brown Band Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."
100 Jason Aldean Country Superstars "Country music legends with..."

Conclusion

These best-selling artists have made an indelible mark on the music industry, influencing generations and shaping the soundtracks of our lives. Their impressive sales figures are a testament to their talent, perseverance, and connection with fans worldwide. Whether through timeless classics or contemporary hits, these artists continue to inspire and entertain, proving that great music truly stands the test of time.