American women country singers

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions. Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist, the wealthiest female musician, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman. The daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading lady appearing in primarily mid-budget and period films during the 1990s and early 2000s, before transitioning to blockbusters and franchises. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including an humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.

American contemporary folk musician (born 1941)

American singer and actress

American musician (born 1979)

American actress and singer

American country singer and actress (born 1955)

American actress and singer

American musician (born 1962)

American singer and actor (born 1983)

American singer (born 1946)

American singer and actress (1937–2025)

American country singer

American singer and actress (born 1940)

American country singer (1932–1963)

American country-pop singer (1927–2013)

Jennette McCurdy is an American writer and former actress. Her breakthrough role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly (2007–2012) won her four Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. She reprised the character in the iCarly spin-off series Sam & Cat (2013–2014) before leaving Nickelodeon. She also appeared in the television series Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2005), Zoey 101 (2005), Lincoln Heights (2007), True Jackson, VP (2009–2010), and Victorious (2012). She produced, wrote, and starred in her own webseries, What's Next for Sarah? (2014), and led the science-fiction series Between (2015–2016).

American actress and singer (born 1991)

American country singer (1932–2022)

American singer, songwriter and musician

South African actress, singer

American singer and actress (1959–2022)

American actress, singer, author (born 1968)

American singer (1929–2003)

American singer-songwriter

American singer, songwriter and musician

American musician (born 1949)

American musician

American singer and actress (born 1982)

American singer and recording artist (born 1944)

American singer (born 1988)

American country singer

American country singer and professional wrestler

American actress and singer

American country singer (1942–1998)

American singer and songwriter

American voice actress and singer-songwriter

American actress (1944–2018)

Brandi Marie Carlile is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans multiple genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. During her career, she has received eleven Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards, in addition to being nominated for an Academy Award. In 2026, she was named one of Time's Women of the Year.

American actress

American country singer

American singer (born 1939)

American actress

American dancer, choreographer, actress, singer, and songwriter (born 1988)

American recording artist; singer

American rock, folk, blues, and country music singer, songwriter and musician

American actress (1933-2015)

American singer and songwriter

American country singer

actress, singer

American recording artist, singer, and composer

American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist

American country singer

American actress, singer, and model

American country music singer (1947-2015)

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