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Revision as of 15:48, 12 August 2009

This list documents the world's best-selling music artists alphabetically as well as by record sales. This page lists those artists who have had claims of over 50 million or more records in sales. The list is divided into numerous record-sales brackets within each of which, artists are listed in alphabetical order, rather than by number of records sold. The artists on the list are supported by third-party reliable sources, the sales-figures within which should represent a total number of sold albums, singles, compilation-albums, music videos as well as downloads of singles and full-length albums.

Constraints

Although the criteria for the following list are intended to be expansive (including comparisons for total-sales for all recording artists) there are certain limitations and constraints that may limit the conclusions that can be derived from these data.

Such constraints include:

  • Bias towards acts who have had success in a specific country or region.
  • Bias towards older artists. There is a broader genre spectrum of music to listen to now which limits the number of listeners.
  • Bias towards modern artists. Comparatively fewer successful pre-modern artists will have sold more records, as both global spending power and population have increased. In 1950, the world's population was 2.5 billion; by 2000 it had risen to 6 billion. Also, older artists suffer from bias as their record sales are less likely to have been accurately tracked, and estimates of their early sales are likely to be more vague.
  • Fan sites, press articles and record labels have been known to inflate record sales claims.
  • Inflated claims for artists who performed in different acts during their careers. Sometimes all of the sales data is attributed to an individual artist. For the purposes of this list, an effort is made to separate the individual acts (e.g., the sales figures for The Beatles and Paul McCartney & Wings are mutually exclusive).
  • Inconsistencies between the sources of the various statistics. For example in some cases world sales are compared to US ( RIAA certifies US sales only).

Artists by reputed sales

500 million to 1 billion records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
The Beatles United Kingdom 1960–1970 Rock / Pop rock 1 billion + [1] [2] [3]
Elvis Presley United States 1953–1977 Rock and Roll / Pop 1 billion + [4] [5] [6]
Michael Jackson United States 1964–2009 Pop / R&B / Rock 750 million [7]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). [8]
Nana Mouskouri Greece 1958–2008 Pop folk 300 million [9]
Queen United Kingdom 1970–present Hard rock / Pop rock 300 million [10]

200 million to 299 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
AC/DC Australia 1973–present Hard rock 200 million [11]
A. R. Rahman India 1992–present Film Score / World 200 million [12]
Alla Pugacheva Russia 1965–present Pop 250 million [13]
Bee Gees United Kingdom/Australia [14] 1958–2003 Pop / Disco 220 million [15]
Bob Marley Jamaica 1962–1981 Reggae 250 million [16]
Celine Dion Canada 1981–present Pop 200 million [17]
Elton John United Kingdom 1964–present Pop / Rock 250 million [18]
Herbert von Karajan Austria 1938–1989 Classical 200 million [19]
Julio Iglesias Spain 1968–present Latin 200 million [20]
Led Zeppelin United Kingdom 1968–1980 Hard rock 200 million [21]
Madonna United States 1982–present Pop / Dance 200 million [22] [23]
Mariah Carey United States 1990–present Pop / R&B 200 million [24] [25]
Pink Floyd United Kingdom 1964–1996 Progressive rock 200 million [26] [27]
The Rolling Stones United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Blues rock 200 million [28]
Wei Wei China 1986–present Pop 200 million [29]

100 million to 199 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Aerosmith United States 1970–present Hard rock 150 million [30]
Adriano Celentano Italy 1957–present Pop 120 million [31]
Backstreet Boys United States 1996–present Pop/Rock 100 million [32] [33] [34]
Barry White United States 1972–2003 R&B / Soul 100 million [35]
Billy Joel United States 1964–present Pop / Rock 100 million [36]
Boney M. Germany 1975–present Disco 140 million [37]
Bon Jovi United States 1983–present Hard Rock 100 million [38]
Bruce Springsteen United States 1972–present Rock 120 million [39]
The Carpenters United States 1969–1983 Pop 100 million [40] [41]
Charles Aznavour France 1936–present Pop / Chanson 100 million [42]
Cher United States 1964–present Pop / Dance 100 million [43] [44] [45]
Chicago United States 1967–present Pop rock 122 million [46]
The Dave Clark Five United Kingdom 1964–1970 Pop rock / Beat 100 million [47] [48]
David Bowie United Kingdom 1964–present Rock 140 million [49] [50]
Deep Purple United Kingdom 1968–present Hard rock 100 million [51] [52]
Depeche Mode United Kingdom 1980–present Electro Rock 100 million [53] [54]
Dire Straits United Kingdom 1977–1995 Rock / Pop 103 million [55]
Dolly Parton United States 1964–present Country / Pop 100 million [56]
Eagles United States 1971–present Soft rock / Country rock 120 million [57]
Engelbert Humperdinck United Kingdom 1956–present Easy listening 120 million [58]
Fleetwood Mac United Kingdom 1967–Present Pop rock 100 million [59]
The Four Seasons United States 1960–present Pop / Rock 100 million [60] [61]
Frank Sinatra United States 1935–1995 Pop / Swing 150 million [62]
Garth Brooks United States 1989–present Country 128 million [63]
Genesis United Kingdom 1967–present Progressive rock / Pop rock 150 million [64]
George Michael United Kingdom 1981–present Pop 100 million [65]
Guns N' Roses United States 1985–present Hard rock 100 million [66] [67]
James Last Germany 1963–present Instrumental / Classical 150 million [68]
The Jackson 5 United States 1966–1990 R&B / Soul / Pop / Disco 100 million [69]
Janet Jackson United States 1982–present R&B / Pop 100 million [70] [71] [72]
Johnny Hallyday France 1957–present Rock / Pop 100 million [73]
Kenny Rogers United States 1958–present Country / Pop 100 million [74]
Lionel Richie United States 1968–present Pop / R&B 100 million [75]
Luciano Pavarotti Italy 1961–2006 Opera 100 million [76]
Metallica United States 1981–present Heavy metal 100 million [77] [78]
Michiya Mihashi Japan 1955–1995 Enka / Min'yō 100 million [79] [80]
Mireille Mathieu France 1950–present Pop 122 million [81]
Modern Talking Germany 1984–2003 Synthpop 120 million [82]
Neil Diamond United States 1966–present Pop / Rock 115 million [83]
Olivia Newton-John Australia 1966–present Pop 100 million [84]
Patti Page United States 1948–present Pop 100 million [85]
Paul McCartney United Kingdom 1957–present Pop rock 100 million [86]
Perry Como United States 1933–1998 Pop / Swing 100 million [87]
Pet Shop Boys United Kingdom 1981–present Synthpop 100 million [88]
Phil Collins United Kingdom 1980–present Adult contemporary 100 million [89]
Roberto Carlos Brazil 1950–present MPB / Brazilian rock 100 million [90]
Rod Stewart United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Pop 100 million [91]
Salvatore Adamo Belgium 1963–present Chanson 100 million [92]
Status Quo United Kingdom 1967–present Rock 100 million [93]
Stevie Wonder United States 1961–present R&B / Soul 150 million [94]
Teresa Teng Republic of China 1967–1995 Pop 100 million [95]
Tina Turner United States 1955–present Pop / R&B 180 million [96]
U2 Ireland 1976–present Rock 150 million [97] [98] [99]
Valeriya Russia 1991–present Pop 100 million [100]
The Ventures United States 1959–present Surf rock 100 million [101]
Whitney Houston United States 1977–present R&B 190 million [102]
The Who United Kingdom 1964–Present Rock / Hard rock 100 million [103]

75 million to 99 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
B'z Japan 1988–Present Pop rock 75 million [104]
Britney Spears United States 1998–Present Pop / Teen pop / Dance-pop 85 million [105]
Carlos Santana Mexico 1966–Present Rock 80 million [106]
Dalida France 1956–1987 Pop / Disco 85 million [107]
Eminem United States 1999–present Hip hop 75 million [108]
Eurythmics United Kingdom 1980–present New wave 75 million [109]
Gloria Estefan United States 1977–present Latin / Dance / Pop 90 million [110]
Journey United States 1973–present Arena rock 75 million [111] [112]
Luis Miguel Mexico 1982–Present Latin pop /Bolero/ Ballad / Mariachi 75 million [113]
Scorpions Germany 1969–present Hard rock 75 million [114]
Tupac Shakur United States 1990–1996 Hip hop 75 million + [115]
Van Halen United States 1978-present Hard Rock 80 million + [116]

50 million to 74 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Ace of Base Sweden 1987–present Europop 50 million [117]
Alan Jackson United States 1989–present Country 50 million [118]
Alice Cooper United States 1965–present Hard rock / heavy metal 50 million [119]
Andrea Bocelli Italy 1994–present Pop 60 million [120]
The Andrews Sisters United States 1937–1951 Swing 50 million [121]
Ayumi Hamasaki Japan 1994–present J-Pop 50 million [122]
Black Sabbath United Kingdom 1968–present Heavy metal 50 million [123]
Barbra Streisand United States 1960–present Pop / Adult contemporary 70 million [124] [125]
Bob Dylan United States 1959–present Folk / Rock 58 million [126]
Bob Seger United States 1961–present Rock 50 million [127]
Boston United States 1976–present Arena rock 50 million [128]
Boyz II Men United States 1990–present R&B 60 million [129]
Bryan Adams Canada 1977–present Rock 65 million [130]
Def Leppard United Kingdom 1977–present Hard rock / heavy metal 65 million [131]
Destiny's Child United States 1990–2005 R&B / Pop 50 million [132]
Dreams Come True Japan 1989–present Pop / Jazz 55 million [133] [134]
Duran Duran United Kingdom 1978–present New wave / alternative rock 70 million [135]
Enya Ireland 1982–present New age / Celtic 70 million [136]
Four Tops United States 1954–present R&B 50 million [137]
George Strait United States 1981–present Country 68 million [138] [139]
Glay Japan 1994–present Rock / Pop 56 million [140]
Green Day United States 1987–present Pop Punk / Alternative Rock 65 million [141] [142]
Hibari Misora Japan 1948–1989 Enka 68 million [143]
Iron Maiden United Kingdom 1975–present Heavy metal 70 million [144]
Jay-Z United States 1996–present Hip hop 50 million [145]
Jean Michel Jarre France 1971–present New age 70 million [146]
Jethro Tull United Kingdom 1968–present Progressive rock / hard rock 60 million [147]
Johnny Cash United States 1955–2003 Country / rock and roll 50 million [148]
Kiss United States 1973–present Hard rock / heavy metal 70 million [149]
Kenny G United States 1982–Present Smooth jazz 70 million [150]
Kylie Minogue Australia 1987–Present Dance pop 60 million [151]
Linkin Park United States 2000–present Nu metal / Alternative rock / rapcore 50 million [152]
Meat Loaf United States 1968–present Rock 70 million [153]
Michael Bolton United States 1968–present Pop 53 million [154]
Mills Brothers United States 1928–1982 Pop 50 million [155]
Mötley Crüe United States 1981–present Glam metal 50 million [156]
Mr.Children Japan 1989–present Pop rock 50 million [157] [158]
Nat King Cole United States 1936–1965 Vocal jazz 50 million [159]
New Kids on the Block United States 1984–present Teen pop 70 million [160]
Nirvana United States 1987–1994 Grunge / alternative rock 50 million [161]
Oasis United Kingdom 1991–present Britpop / Rock 50 million [162]
Pearl Jam United States 1990–present Alternative rock / Grunge 60 million [163]
Red Hot Chili Peppers United States 1983–present Funk rock / alternative rock 50 million [164] [165] [166]
The Police United Kingdom 1977–present Pop rock / New Wave 50 million [167]
Ray Conniff United States 1956–2002 Pop / Easy listening 50 million [168]
Reba McEntire United States 1974–present Country 55 million [169] [170]
R.E.M. United States 1980–present Alternative rock 50 million [171] [172]
Richard Clayderman France 1976–present Easy listening / Instrumental pop 70 million [173]
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico 1984–present Pop / Latin / Dance-pop / R&B 60 million [174]
Robbie Williams United Kingdom 1990–present Pop 55 million [175]
Roxette Sweden 1986–present Pop / Rock 70 million [176]
The Seekers Australia 1963–present Folk rock 50 million [177]
Shakira Colombia 1991–present Latin / Pop Rock 50 million [178]
Shania Twain Canada 1993–present Country Pop 65 million [179]
Spice Girls United Kingdom 1996–2000
2007–2008		 Teen pop 55 million [180]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers United States 1976–present Rock 50 million [181]
Tony Bennett United States 1949–present Traditional pop / Jazz 50 million [182]
T.Rex United Kingdom 1967–1977 Glam rock / Folk rock 58 million [183]
UB40 United Kingdom 1980–Present Reggae 70 million [184]
Vicente Fernández Mexico 1965–present Latin / Mariachi 50 million [185]
Village People United States 1977–present Disco 65 million [186]
Willie Nelson United States 1956–present Country 50 million [187]

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Revision as of 15:48, 12 August 2009

This list documents the world's best-selling music artists alphabetically as well as by record sales. This page lists those artists who have had claims of over 50 million or more records in sales. The list is divided into numerous record-sales brackets within each of which, artists are listed in alphabetical order, rather than by number of records sold. The artists on the list are supported by third-party reliable sources, the sales-figures within which should represent a total number of sold albums, singles, compilation-albums, music videos as well as downloads of singles and full-length albums.

Constraints

Although the criteria for the following list are intended to be expansive (including comparisons for total-sales for all recording artists) there are certain limitations and constraints that may limit the conclusions that can be derived from these data.

Such constraints include:

  • Bias towards acts who have had success in a specific country or region.
  • Bias towards older artists. There is a broader genre spectrum of music to listen to now which limits the number of listeners.
  • Bias towards modern artists. Comparatively fewer successful pre-modern artists will have sold more records, as both global spending power and population have increased. In 1950, the world's population was 2.5 billion; by 2000 it had risen to 6 billion. Also, older artists suffer from bias as their record sales are less likely to have been accurately tracked, and estimates of their early sales are likely to be more vague.
  • Fan sites, press articles and record labels have been known to inflate record sales claims.
  • Inflated claims for artists who performed in different acts during their careers. Sometimes all of the sales data is attributed to an individual artist. For the purposes of this list, an effort is made to separate the individual acts (e.g., the sales figures for The Beatles and Paul McCartney & Wings are mutually exclusive).
  • Inconsistencies between the sources of the various statistics. For example in some cases world sales are compared to US ( RIAA certifies US sales only).

Artists by reputed sales

500 million to 1 billion records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
The Beatles United Kingdom 1960–1970 Rock / Pop rock 1 billion + [1] [2] [3]
Elvis Presley United States 1953–1977 Rock and Roll / Pop 1 billion + [4] [5] [6]
Michael Jackson United States 1964–2009 Pop / R&B / Rock 750 million [7]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). [8]
Nana Mouskouri Greece 1958–2008 Pop folk 300 million [9]
Queen United Kingdom 1970–present Hard rock / Pop rock 300 million [10]

200 million to 299 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
AC/DC Australia 1973–present Hard rock 200 million [11]
A. R. Rahman India 1992–present Film Score / World 200 million [12]
Alla Pugacheva Russia 1965–present Pop 250 million [13]
Bee Gees United Kingdom/Australia [14] 1958–2003 Pop / Disco 220 million [15]
Bob Marley Jamaica 1962–1981 Reggae 250 million [16]
Celine Dion Canada 1981–present Pop 200 million [17]
Elton John United Kingdom 1964–present Pop / Rock 250 million [18]
Herbert von Karajan Austria 1938–1989 Classical 200 million [19]
Julio Iglesias Spain 1968–present Latin 200 million [20]
Led Zeppelin United Kingdom 1968–1980 Hard rock 200 million [21]
Madonna United States 1982–present Pop / Dance 200 million [22] [23]
Mariah Carey United States 1990–present Pop / R&B 200 million [24] [25]
Pink Floyd United Kingdom 1964–1996 Progressive rock 200 million [26] [27]
The Rolling Stones United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Blues rock 200 million [28]
Wei Wei China 1986–present Pop 200 million [29]

100 million to 199 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Aerosmith United States 1970–present Hard rock 150 million [30]
Adriano Celentano Italy 1957–present Pop 120 million [31]
Backstreet Boys United States 1996–present Pop/Rock 100 million [32] [33] [34]
Barry White United States 1972–2003 R&B / Soul 100 million [35]
Billy Joel United States 1964–present Pop / Rock 100 million [36]
Boney M. Germany 1975–present Disco 140 million [37]
Bon Jovi United States 1983–present Hard Rock 100 million [38]
Bruce Springsteen United States 1972–present Rock 120 million [39]
The Carpenters United States 1969–1983 Pop 100 million [40] [41]
Charles Aznavour France 1936–present Pop / Chanson 100 million [42]
Cher United States 1964–present Pop / Dance 100 million [43] [44] [45]
Chicago United States 1967–present Pop rock 122 million [46]
The Dave Clark Five United Kingdom 1964–1970 Pop rock / Beat 100 million [47] [48]
David Bowie United Kingdom 1964–present Rock 140 million [49] [50]
Deep Purple United Kingdom 1968–present Hard rock 100 million [51] [52]
Depeche Mode United Kingdom 1980–present Electro Rock 100 million [53] [54]
Dire Straits United Kingdom 1977–1995 Rock / Pop 103 million [55]
Dolly Parton United States 1964–present Country / Pop 100 million [56]
Eagles United States 1971–present Soft rock / Country rock 120 million [57]
Engelbert Humperdinck United Kingdom 1956–present Easy listening 120 million [58]
Fleetwood Mac United Kingdom 1967–Present Pop rock 100 million [59]
The Four Seasons United States 1960–present Pop / Rock 100 million [60] [61]
Frank Sinatra United States 1935–1995 Pop / Swing 150 million [62]
Garth Brooks United States 1989–present Country 128 million [63]
Genesis United Kingdom 1967–present Progressive rock / Pop rock 150 million [64]
George Michael United Kingdom 1981–present Pop 100 million [65]
Guns N' Roses United States 1985–present Hard rock 100 million [66] [67]
James Last Germany 1963–present Instrumental / Classical 150 million [68]
The Jackson 5 United States 1966–1990 R&B / Soul / Pop / Disco 100 million [69]
Janet Jackson United States 1982–present R&B / Pop 100 million [70] [71] [72]
Johnny Hallyday France 1957–present Rock / Pop 100 million [73]
Kenny Rogers United States 1958–present Country / Pop 100 million [74]
Lionel Richie United States 1968–present Pop / R&B 100 million [75]
Luciano Pavarotti Italy 1961–2006 Opera 100 million [76]
Metallica United States 1981–present Heavy metal 100 million [77] [78]
Michiya Mihashi Japan 1955–1995 Enka / Min'yō 100 million [79] [80]
Mireille Mathieu France 1950–present Pop 122 million [81]
Modern Talking Germany 1984–2003 Synthpop 120 million [82]
Neil Diamond United States 1966–present Pop / Rock 115 million [83]
Olivia Newton-John Australia 1966–present Pop 100 million [84]
Patti Page United States 1948–present Pop 100 million [85]
Paul McCartney United Kingdom 1957–present Pop rock 100 million [86]
Perry Como United States 1933–1998 Pop / Swing 100 million [87]
Pet Shop Boys United Kingdom 1981–present Synthpop 100 million [88]
Phil Collins United Kingdom 1980–present Adult contemporary 100 million [89]
Roberto Carlos Brazil 1950–present MPB / Brazilian rock 100 million [90]
Rod Stewart United Kingdom 1962–present Rock / Pop 100 million [91]
Salvatore Adamo Belgium 1963–present Chanson 100 million [92]
Status Quo United Kingdom 1967–present Rock 100 million [93]
Stevie Wonder United States 1961–present R&B / Soul 150 million [94]
Teresa Teng Republic of China 1967–1995 Pop 100 million [95]
Tina Turner United States 1955–present Pop / R&B 180 million [96]
U2 Ireland 1976–present Rock 150 million [97] [98] [99]
Valeriya Russia 1991–present Pop 100 million [100]
The Ventures United States 1959–present Surf rock 100 million [101]
Whitney Houston United States 1977–present R&B 190 million [102]
The Who United Kingdom 1964–Present Rock / Hard rock 100 million [103]

75 million to 99 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
B'z Japan 1988–Present Pop rock 75 million [104]
Britney Spears United States 1998–Present Pop / Teen pop / Dance-pop 85 million [105]
Carlos Santana Mexico 1966–Present Rock 80 million [106]
Dalida France 1956–1987 Pop / Disco 85 million [107]
Eminem United States 1999–present Hip hop 75 million [108]
Eurythmics United Kingdom 1980–present New wave 75 million [109]
Gloria Estefan United States 1977–present Latin / Dance / Pop 90 million [110]
Journey United States 1973–present Arena rock 75 million [111] [112]
Luis Miguel Mexico 1982–Present Latin pop /Bolero/ Ballad / Mariachi 75 million [113]
Scorpions Germany 1969–present Hard rock 75 million [114]
Tupac Shakur United States 1990–1996 Hip hop 75 million + [115]
Van Halen United States 1978-present Hard Rock 80 million + [116]

50 million to 74 million records

Artist Country Period Genre Estimated sales
Ace of Base Sweden 1987–present Europop 50 million [117]
Alan Jackson United States 1989–present Country 50 million [118]
Alice Cooper United States 1965–present Hard rock / heavy metal 50 million [119]
Andrea Bocelli Italy 1994–present Pop 60 million [120]
The Andrews Sisters United States 1937–1951 Swing 50 million [121]
Ayumi Hamasaki Japan 1994–present J-Pop 50 million [122]
Black Sabbath United Kingdom 1968–present Heavy metal 50 million [123]
Barbra Streisand United States 1960–present Pop / Adult contemporary 70 million [124] [125]
Bob Dylan United States 1959–present Folk / Rock 58 million [126]
Bob Seger United States 1961–present Rock 50 million [127]
Boston United States 1976–present Arena rock 50 million [128]
Boyz II Men United States 1990–present R&B 60 million [129]
Bryan Adams Canada 1977–present Rock 65 million [130]
Def Leppard United Kingdom 1977–present Hard rock / heavy metal 65 million [131]
Destiny's Child United States 1990–2005 R&B / Pop 50 million [132]
Dreams Come True Japan 1989–present Pop / Jazz 55 million [133] [134]
Duran Duran United Kingdom 1978–present New wave / alternative rock 70 million [135]
Enya Ireland 1982–present New age / Celtic 70 million [136]
Four Tops United States 1954–present R&B 50 million [137]
George Strait United States 1981–present Country 68 million [138] [139]
Glay Japan 1994–present Rock / Pop 56 million [140]
Green Day United States 1987–present Pop Punk / Alternative Rock 65 million [141] [142]
Hibari Misora Japan 1948–1989 Enka 68 million [143]
Iron Maiden United Kingdom 1975–present Heavy metal 70 million [144]
Jay-Z United States 1996–present Hip hop 50 million [145]
Jean Michel Jarre France 1971–present New age 70 million [146]
Jethro Tull United Kingdom 1968–present Progressive rock / hard rock 60 million [147]
Johnny Cash United States 1955–2003 Country / rock and roll 50 million [148]
Kiss United States 1973–present Hard rock / heavy metal 70 million [149]
Kenny G United States 1982–Present Smooth jazz 70 million [150]
Kylie Minogue Australia 1987–Present Dance pop 60 million [151]
Linkin Park United States 2000–present Nu metal / Alternative rock / rapcore 50 million [152]
Meat Loaf United States 1968–present Rock 70 million [153]
Michael Bolton United States 1968–present Pop 53 million [154]
Mills Brothers United States 1928–1982 Pop 50 million [155]
Mötley Crüe United States 1981–present Glam metal 50 million [156]
Mr.Children Japan 1989–present Pop rock 50 million [157] [158]
Nat King Cole United States 1936–1965 Vocal jazz 50 million [159]
New Kids on the Block United States 1984–present Teen pop 70 million [160]
Nirvana United States 1987–1994 Grunge / alternative rock 50 million [161]
Oasis United Kingdom 1991–present Britpop / Rock 50 million [162]
Pearl Jam United States 1990–present Alternative rock / Grunge 60 million [163]
Red Hot Chili Peppers United States 1983–present Funk rock / alternative rock 50 million [164] [165] [166]
The Police United Kingdom 1977–present Pop rock / New Wave 50 million [167]
Ray Conniff United States 1956–2002 Pop / Easy listening 50 million [168]
Reba McEntire United States 1974–present Country 55 million [169] [170]
R.E.M. United States 1980–present Alternative rock 50 million [171] [172]
Richard Clayderman France 1976–present Easy listening / Instrumental pop 70 million [173]
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico 1984–present Pop / Latin / Dance-pop / R&B 60 million [174]
Robbie Williams United Kingdom 1990–present Pop 55 million [175]
Roxette Sweden 1986–present Pop / Rock 70 million [176]
The Seekers Australia 1963–present Folk rock 50 million [177]
Shakira Colombia 1991–present Latin / Pop Rock 50 million [178]
Shania Twain Canada 1993–present Country Pop 65 million [179]
Spice Girls United Kingdom 1996–2000
2007–2008		 Teen pop 55 million [180]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers United States 1976–present Rock 50 million [181]
Tony Bennett United States 1949–present Traditional pop / Jazz 50 million [182]
T.Rex United Kingdom 1967–1977 Glam rock / Folk rock 58 million [183]
UB40 United Kingdom 1980–Present Reggae 70 million [184]
Vicente Fernández Mexico 1965–present Latin / Mariachi 50 million [185]
Village People United States 1977–present Disco 65 million [186]
Willie Nelson United States 1956–present Country 50 million [187]

See also

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