In Ballad & R&B
Who are the greatest female R&B singers?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aretha Franklin | 6/6 | 100.0 |
| 2 | Whitney Houston | 6/6 | 70.5 |
| 3 | Gladys Knight | 6/6 | 60.0 |
| 4 | Beyoncé | 6/6 | 55.0 |
| 5 | Chaka Khan | 6/6 | 54.7 |
| 6 | Mary J. Blige | 6/6 | 53.2 |
| 7 | Janet Jackson | 6/6 | 51.4 |
| 8 | Mariah Carey | 5/6 | 49.5 |
| 9 | Anita Baker | 5/6 | 48.2 |
| 10 | Patti LaBelle | 5/6 | 48.2 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| imdb.comreview and listing sites · The 25 best female R&b singers of all time - IMDb |   2 surfaces |
| billboard.comBest R&B Singers of All Time (Staff Picks) - Billboard | 1 surfaces |
| forbes.commedia · 50 Black Female Singers With Incredible Vocals | 1 surfaces |
| google.comportal · Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody | 1 surfaces |
| guitarlobby.com23 Best Female R&B Singers of All Time (with Videos) | 1 surfaces |
| instagram.comsocial · "The Top 20 Best Female R&B Vocalists who changed the game forever! 🎤🔥 Who's your top 3? 👇" | 1 surfaces |
| kulturevulturez.comTop 25 Female R&B Singers: 2024’s Best Female R&B Artists | 1 surfaces |
| live.grammy.com7 Women Essential To R&B: Aretha Franklin, SZA, Mary J. Blige & More | Grammy |  1 surfaces |
| middermusic.com35 Best Female R&B Singers of All Time (Top Picks) - MidderMusic | 1 surfaces |
| musicgrotto.com31 Best Female R&B Singers Of All Time - Music Grotto | 1 surfaces |
| powersof10.com35 Best Female R&B Singers (November 2026): Soul Legends | 1 surfaces |
| ranker.comThe Best Female R&B Singers Of 2026 - Ranker | 1 surfaces |
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