47 Hottest Female Singers

Jill Scott

Jill Scott is an example of a female singer who is sexy despite maybe not having the stereotypical mainstream body image. But the thing is, part of what makes Jill Scott sexy is the fact that she is not advertised for her looks.

Instead, Jill lets the fruit of her voice talents do the talking for her. She’s a highly accomplished singer and voice actress with a preciously powerful musical personality. 

Beyoncé

Beyoncé Knowles quickly gained the world’s attention when she emerged onto the scene in Destiny’s Child. From there, she essentially established herself as one of the hottest and most significant artists of the modern era.

There’s no denying that the work Beyoncé has done in her career has been groundbreaking and legendary. But it’s the accomplishments she’s had outside of music that continue to be attractive and inspiring to aspiring artists. 

Rihanna

One person who may have taken a few pages out of Beyoncé’s playbook is Rihanna. Since the early 2000s, Rihanna has risen to become one of the best-selling artists of the modern age.

Not only is she a beauty to behold, but also has her own business centered around beauty and fashion products. Rihanna is looking good whether she’s singing, acting, or being a business owner.

Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers looks like the kind of girl you might have had a crush on in high school but were too afraid to ask out. She maintains a look of playful youth even as she nears her 30s, proving that the 30s are still a ripe time for beauty.

Maggie Rogers is proof that sometimes, the right person hearing your song is all it takes. Pharell Williams heard Maggie’s song, Alaska, in 2016, and she’s essentially become a famous favorite ever since.

St. Vincent

There are a few things that make St. Vincent wildly sexy in her own way. The first is her unyielding will to express herself the way she sees fit, whether it be related to her clothing or the design of her guitar.

Secondly, it’s the fact that her willingness to express her eccentricity ends up one of her most attractive qualities. Not to mention, as an artist, her abilities are absolutely astounding on every level. 

Jewel

Jewel is an artist that seems to have a true sense of natural beauty. During a time when many other female artists were going to the extreme, Jewel was seemingly just herself.

Sure, maybe the glamorization and sexualization of other acts were attractive to some degree. However, there really is something to be said about natural beauty and the ability to have a commercially successful music career without using looks as a primary marketing tool. 

Missy Elliott

You can’t release a song called Get Ur Freak On and not be sexy in some way or another. Throughout her career, Missy Elliott has had a degree of attractiveness that can’t be denied.

One of her most attractive qualities is the fact that she has stayed true to her own artistic vision, especially surrounding her image. It’s what has helped her become one of the most significant female artists of the last 30 years. 

Madonna

Many of the artists featured on this list would not be known in the same capacity if Madonna didn’t exist. Madonna ushered in a new standard for what was possible for a female pop singer to accomplish in terms of popularity and expression.

It’s also safe to say that Madonna pushed the envelope in sexualizing her imagery, songs, and music videos. Without Madonna pushing these boundaries, today’s music landscape would seem much different.

Lil Debbie

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes rapper Lil Debbie so catching to the eye. Perhaps it's that blending of California style with an attitude of effortlessness.

In a way, her stage name is quite fitting as, not only is she a snack for the eyes, her verses are a treat to hear, too. 

Lisa Loeb

Okay, so, I admit, maybe having Lisa Loeb mentioned here is probably far and away from what someone else would put here. This glasses-wearing singer-songwriter has maintained a look that has become synonymous with her name.

And, if you’re into cute-looking nerdy women who wear glasses and sing songs, then Lisa Loeb is essentially your dream companion. 

Zooey Deschanel 

Chances are, you’re more likely familiar with Zooey Deschanel through her acting career as opposed to her music endeavors. However, this indie queen has been performing in She & Him since 2006.

Zooey Deschanel has a distinct style steeped in indie fashion that takes inspiration from vintage details. Her style and look have made her one of the most iconic humans of the early 21st century.

Hottest Female Singers, Final Thoughts

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder and there’s a solid chance your own personal list would look much different. With that being said, it is interesting to see how the perception of beauty has played into music throughout the years.

Beauty is certainly not a good indicator of skill but has historically been shown to help generate revenue. What will be interesting is whether there will be a shift in beauty’s importance in the future.