The 15 most popular artists for singing karaoke
Who is your karaoke GOAT? The artist you immediately turn to when it’s time to hit the stage or the singing booth? Who has the melodies, the harmonies, the diss track, or the power ballad that can be called your all-time fave? We know the answer, but do you?
At Singa, we have collected the session plays from our users across the world to find the most popular artists of all time, and their top songs, for karaoke.
1. Chris Stapleton
The undisputed king, of this list, anyway. Chris Stapleton and his raucous, country-infused catalog of performances have managed to influence the most people in our sessions, making him the all-time champion in our collection. From modern Southern rock classics to eloquent and thoughtful guitar-laden ballads, Stapleton pulls no punches when it comes to gathering folks around the circle and putting on a show.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Tennessee Whiskey”
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2. Backstreet Boys
Backstreet’s back–in fact, they never really left. And according to our data, they are the most popular karaoke boy band of all time. It’s easy to see why: with swoon-worthy harmonies and infectious bubblegum pop singalongs, this five-some still manages to draw a crowd.
Biggest karaoke hit: “I Want It That Way”
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3. Neil Diamond
In a very respectable and unsurprising third-place finish, we’ve got a genius songwriter and creator of, arguably, the MOST karaoke-est song of all time. In fact, the only way to truly sing “Sweet Caroline” is with a room full of total strangers…something about it just brings people together in a way that no other track can. Mr. Diamond is a gem of a karaoke artist and one of the all-time bests to do it.
Biggest karaoke hit: "Sweet Caroline"
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4. Elvis Presley
The ultimate showman. The swiveling hips, the gyrating pelvis, the capes. (The capes!) Whether it’s sleek-and-sexy-Jailhouse-Rock Elvis or more of a mellow, late-70s-Hawaiian-luau-Suspicious-Minds vibe, the Presley catalog is rich with opportunities, and the performance options are limitless. Nobody could smolder a crowd of preening ladies like The King–if you’ve got the guts, take a chance on romance with a classic like “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Can’t Help Falling In Love”
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5. Miley Cyrus
No longer a Disney princess, Miley Cyrus and her all-grown-up catalog of slick electronic and breezy pop anthems has managed to score hit after hit with audiences for years. Given the recent popularity of her latest hit, “Flowers” on TikTok, Miley carves herself a new notch on our chart as the most popular female singer. Girls, take note!
Biggest karaoke hit: “Flowers”
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6. Queen
Quintessential karaoke begins with a Q. Queen, that is. The flamboyant glam rockers turned anthem-thumping pop balladeers, led by the late Freddie Mercury. Catchy? Yes! Popular? Yes! Universally adored and admired? Yes and yes! In fact, a Queen track played during a rowdy karaoke session is practically the law. You just have to start and/or end the night with “Bohemian Rhapsody”. We don’t make the rules.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Bohemian Rhapsody”
7. ABBA
Whether they admit to it or not, everybody (everybody!) loves ABBA. And what’s not to love? An expertly crafted and completely underappreciated body of work that spans over 50 years, including Benny and Bjorn’s expert writing (some of the greatest pop songs ever written) and harmonized by the golden voices of Agnetha and Anni-Frid. ABBA truly set the overall tone when it comes to group vocals… and karaoke in general.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Dancing Queen”
8. Beyoncé
As far as contemporary female belters go, you can’t really touch Beyoncé. The vocals, the breathing, the bops… nobody puts on a show like Queen Bey. And for that reason, she definitely earns a spot on our list. Whether she’s herding all the Single Ladies to the dancefloor or blowing everybody out of the water with her power ballads, Ms. Knowles-Carter is one of the most popular karaoke artist choices.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Halo”
9. Rihanna
There was a time not too long ago when it felt like Rihanna was single-handedly responsible for churning out every single pop and dancefloor hit on the radio. And that's probably because… she did. The 2000s have pretty much been owned by Rihanna–one #1 track after another after another. The discography is great; the legacy is even greater. She may be taking her time to release new music nowadays, but a Rihanna banger at karaoke will always get the feet on the floor.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Umbrella”
10. Nicki Minaj
Hip-hop comes in all packages, but none has been as pretty-in-pink as Nicki Minaj. The spitfire rap star has a ton of bangers under her belt and a flashy on-stage persona that makes her an ideal idol for karaoke fans.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Super Bass”
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11. Taylor Swift
It’s hard to believe that Taylor isn’t higher on our list–she’s not used to sitting comfortably in the double-digit rankings. But here we are. Ms. Swift is a songwriting powerhouse and a live performer like no other her age. She’s got a catalog of power pop and country hits that rival few, not to mention a vast body of singalongs that are cute, catchy, and memorable.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Love Story”
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12. Johnny Cash
The man in black is back on our list. This country-rock icon has a slew of hits that speak to the dark times, the hard times, the tough times… actually, you won’t find many uplifting, sunny tracks in Johnny’s back catalog. But that’s why we love him! Whether he’s singin’ about the perils of prison, or getting revenge on someone who did him dirty, the Cash man’s karaoke choices are as bad-ass as it gets.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Ring of Fire”
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13. Garth Brooks
There's country music. And then there is Garth Brooks. You can't have one without the other. For a time in the 1990s, you couldn't escape his influence on the musical landscape if you tried. And, fortunately for many of our karaoke-ers, Garth’s reign continues. The biggest-selling solo male artist of all time, Brooks is a force to be reckoned with. And his catalog of country hits is vast, making him an ideal artist to sing along to.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Friends In Low Places”
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14. The Beatles
Imagine having to choose just one track from The Beatles' repertoire as their absolute best. With more pitch-perfect entries in the greatest songbook of all time than just about any artist, the Fab Four sets the tone for any karaoke evening.
Biggest karaoke hit: “Let It Be”
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15. Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra: the ultimate crooner, the sultan of schmaltzy standards. Old Blue Eyes has a checkered history with karaoke (through no fault of his own). His rendition of “My Way” may be a controversial karaoke cover in some parts of the world, but as performances go, it’s a capital-c Classic pop song that is universally recognized and adored for better or worse.
Biggest karaoke hit: “My Way”
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There you have it! The 15 most popular artists to try at karaoke. If you plan to host a karaoke night with your friends or family at home (or just love singing on your own), you'll need reliable karaoke software like Singa. Our user-friendly interface seamlessly connects with TVs, phones, and tablets so you can get the party started in any room in your home.