1. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, director, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Her discography spans various genres and storytelling songwriting, often drawing inspiration from her personal life, has garnered widespread media coverage and critical praise. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Taylor Swift is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Taylor Swift is regarded as one of the most successful female singers at a young age. Born in 1989, the country pop queen has garnered passionate adoration from audiences worldwide.
Taylor Swift is one of the few female artists with 4 music videos surpassing 1 billion views on Youtube. The iconic and cinematic music video by Taylor Swift for the single 'Look What You Made Me Do' from the 'Reputation' album has become an addictive anthem, amassing over 1 billion views on YouTube. 'Shake It Off', 'Blank Space', and 'Bad Blood' all boast massive view counts on Youtube. The MV set the record for the most views in 24 hours after its release, reaching 43.2 million views. It surpassed Adele's 'Hello' and was surpassed by BTS's 'Idol.' Taylor Swift became the female artist with the most subscribed channel on YouTube at that time with 2 of the most-viewed female videos.

2. Katy Perry
If you're a fan of pop music, then surely you've heard of Katy Perry, one of the best-selling artists of the music industry in the 2000s. This star has produced countless chart-topping singles, memorable performances, and a unique stage persona. Perry isn't afraid to experiment with her sound, constantly reinventing her music while maintaining her distinctiveness, making her a great artist! Katy Perry is one of the most successful pop music stars of the 21st century.
Katy Perry is a global phenomenon with her YouTube songs surpassing billions of views. The power-pop anthem Roar by the female singer has achieved a rare feat, becoming the latest music video to hit three billion views on Youtube and Katy Perry's most-watched MV on YouTube. Firework was the first song to surpass one billion views on Youtube by the female artist. Katy drew inspiration to write this song after reading the world-famous novel On The Road by Jack Kerouac. Dark Horse is one of the most famous songs in Katy's fourth studio album, being her second most-viewed video on YouTube with 3.4 billion views.

3. Adele
Adele is considered one of the most talented and beloved singers in the world, so it's no surprise she's scooped up all the awards she has over the years, including Best Pop Solo Performance. Adele is undoubtedly one of the biggest artists of the past 15 years, and she has plenty of trophies to prove it. From breaking records on the charts with her first three albums to bagging herself an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and numerous Brits and Grammys. Now, she's added the Hello video to her list of chart-topping singles from 2015's 25, surpassing 3 billion views on YouTube. As of now, the video has over 3 billion views.
The song 'Hello' was dubbed the most explosive debut video ever, racking up an impressive 50 million views in its first 48 hours. The stunning video garnered a staggering 1.6 million views per hour at its peak. The song, written in collaboration with producer and songwriter Greg Kurstin, was released as the lead single from Adele's third studio album, 25, in October 2015. The track had an impressive run on the Billboard charts, spending 26 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, with 10 of those weeks at number 1.

4. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is known as a singer and songwriter from the United States. At just 18 years old, Billie Eilish has made a name for herself in the music world. In 2020, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Many of Eilish's haunting songs exhibit a cartoonish style but also contain deep teenage melancholy.
Billie Eilishhas taken the music industry by storm. The video for 'Bad Guy' almost immediately went viral upon release. 'Bad Guy' has become the latest addition to the list of music videos with over one billion views, reaching this milestone just over a year and a half after its release. 'Bad Guy' marks Eilish's first entry into this prestigious music video club. Eilish's 'Bad Guy' became her first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song dethroned Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which held the record for the longest-running number one hit of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her emotional ballad 'Lovely' featuring Khalid also reached over 1 billion views on YouTube.

5. Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and dubbed the 'Queen of Latin Music.' With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 85 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Billboard has twice honored her as the Top Latin Artist of the Decade (in the 2000s and 2010s). Over more than four decades, Shakira has released over ten studio albums, including a significant number of international hits and fan favorites.
The official song of the 2010 World Cup is Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), one of her most famous works, also one of the most successful with over 15 million downloads and over 3.5 billion views on the singer's official YouTube channel. This song helped Shakira become the third Latin artist to achieve this impressive feat, following Bruno Mars and Enrique Iglesias. Hips Don't Lie reached over 1.2 billion views released alongside Shakira's seventh album, a song so successful it remains her only number one single in the United States. Shakira & Maluma's Chantaje hit 1 billion views on YouTube months after its release, becoming the fastest Spanish-language video to reach the one billion view milestone.

6. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. With a blend of pop, funk, and R&B, Bruno Mars has made significant strides in recent years as both an artist and an actor, with upbeat and catchy melodies like 'Uptown Funk' and '24K Magic,' along with slower but equally captivating tunes like 'The Lazy Song,' all contributing to his fame. Today, the artist is associated with a slew of records such as YouTube views on the popular online video platform.
Bruno Mars can be considered a multi-talented individual in various artistic domains. 'Uptown Funk' is one of the music videos that helped him land on this list due to its record-breaking views. The video stands as one of the most-watched on YouTube to date, amassing a total of 3.7 billion views since its release five years ago in November 2014. 'The Lazy Song' is one of the billion-view-holding tracks of the male singer with the most straightforward content ever. It perfectly describes the course of a lazy day, where all you want to do is relax at home. That's precisely what unfolds in the humorous video executed by Bruno Mars, wherein we see him spending time at home and getting visited by some friends.

7. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is known in the music world as a Canadian singer and songwriter, famous as one of the biggest pop stars globally. Justin Bieber is a global heartthrob not only for his amazing vocals but also for his charming appearance that attracts female fans worldwide. From Baby (2009) to Yummy (2020), every song he releases becomes a hit. He has rapidly evolved in his career, impressing fans with his amazing musical compositions. Justin Bieber boasts a series of music videos with billions of views on YouTube.
Justin is considered one of the best-selling music artists in the Hollywood pop music industry. The song that made Justin Bieber a household name is 'Baby,' one of the songs on the list with over 1 billion views on YouTube. Since Baby (2009), Justin has risen rapidly in the industry in just a decade. In fact, his songs have made it to the top of the most-watched videos on YouTube. His song 'Sorry' (2015) has garnered 3.3 billion views. There are many more videos that have received billions of views online.

8. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is undoubtedly a well-known name in the music industry. His music is renowned for its sincerity and romance. Many of his music videos have captivated fans with their romantic, simple, or creative elements. Ed Sheeran has won the hearts of people worldwide with his melodious voice. He is one of the best-selling music artists globally and has sold over 150 million records worldwide. The billions of views his music videos have garnered on YouTube are a testament to his success.
Ed Sheeran is the king of romantic songs, all worthy of bringing tears or self-love to anyone. 'Shape Of You' (2017) with nearly 5 billion views is undoubtedly one of his most famous songs. 'Thinking Out Loud' (2014) with over 3 billion views is a famous love song that may always be remembered by Ed Sheeran's fans. It's one of Sheeran's most romantic and beautiful melodies to date, with a music video that's equally elegant and beautiful. The adorable music video for 'Perfect' (2017) featuring Zoey Deutch may be the reason it has reached 3.4 billion views.

9. Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who conquered the British music scene at the age of 23. Ellie Goulding won a singing competition while in university and continued to win the 'Brit Award' after releasing her debut EP 'An Introduction to Ellie Goulding.' Her studio albums, such as 'Lights,' 'Halcyon,' and 'Delirium,' have received positive reviews from critics. As a music and fashion icon, she has been featured in magazines like 'Elle' and 'Glamour' among others.
Love Me Like You Do is the main song from the movie '50 Shades of Grey' performed by British singer Ellie Goulding, which has been praised by music critics, who commend Goulding's soft vocals and the song's captivating and grand melody. With over 2.1 billion views, the Love Me Like You Do video is one of the top 50 most-watched YouTube videos of all time; it became the 21st video in YouTube history to break this record. The song earned Goulding her first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance.

10. Beyoncé
Beyoncé has shaped the music and culture of the 21st century. She rose to fame after leaving the successful girl group Destiny's Child and breaking records with her solo music career. While Destiny's Child had many fans, Beyoncé's decision to go solo was her smartest move yet and allowed her to become one of the most famous singers in history. Her first two albums, Dangerously In Love (2003) and I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), both topped the Billboard charts, and her other albums were also hugely successful. She made history in 2010 by winning six Grammy Awards at once for her second album.
Billboard also honored Beyoncé as the highest-earning black musician of all time. Alongside her famous songs, her music videos are equally fantastic. Whenever you hear “Halo,” Beyoncé will immediately come to mind. It's one of the most famous songs released in 2009, and perhaps the most famous song of all time by a female singer. This is the only music video by Beyoncé to reach one billion views on YouTube. Halo is the singer's most-watched ballad in the world with 1.3 billion views.
