The Best Pop Artists of All Time, Ranked
No editor picked this order. Every position is earned in head-to-head fan votes — win a matchup, climb the board. Powered by 434 votes across 10 fan lineups on The Lineup.
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1Michael Jackson9–1win–loss
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2Prince8–1win–loss
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3Madonna6–2win–loss
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4The Weeknd6–2win–loss
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5Mariah Carey6–3win–loss
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6Britney Spears5–3win–loss
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7Billie Eilish4–2win–loss
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8Whitney Houston4–3win–loss
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9Rihanna4–4win–loss
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10Ariana Grande3–4win–loss
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11Dua Lipa3–4win–loss
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12Adele3–5win–loss
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13Beyoncé3–6win–loss
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14ABBA2–5win–loss
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15Harry Styles2–5win–loss
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16Taylor Swift4–8win–loss
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17Lady Gaga1–7win–loss
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18Olivia Rodrigo1–7win–loss
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