British Female Pop Singers

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Adele
(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists Known for Her Multi-Platinum Certified Albums '19' and '21')
Adele
158
Birthdate: May 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Adele is one of the most successful female music artists from England. She is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold over 120 million records. The recipient of numerous awards, Adele also holds several Guinness World Records. In 2012 and 2016, she was named in Time magazine's list of most influential people in the world.

 2 
Dua Lipa
(Singer-Songwriter)
Dua Lipa
215
Birthdate: August 22, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England

At fourteen, singer Dua Lipa began her career by posting covers of famous songs on YouTube. She soon signed a contract with Warner Music Group and shot into fame with the release of her eponymous chart topping debut album. Since then, she has released her critically acclaimed second album, bagged two Grammys and created history at 2018 BRIT Awards.

 3 
Rita Ora
(Singer, Actress)
Rita Ora
52
Birthdate: November 26, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia

Rita Ora is a popular singer and actress who became the first British female solo artist to release 13 top ten songs in the UK. Also a well-known philanthropist, Rita Ora was appointed as one of the ambassadors for UNICEF UK in 2019. She performs quite frequently in charity concerts and supports several charity organizations.

 4 
Olivia Newton-John
(One of the Best-selling Artists, Who Starred in the Musical 'Grease')
Olivia Newton-John
47
Birthdate: September 26, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Cambridge, England, US
Died: August 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John's breathy voice and stunning beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s. She charmed generations of movie viewers in the blockbuster film Grease. Following a string of country and soft-rock hits, Newton-John starred opposite John Travolta in the 1978  blockbuster Grease, considered as one the most popular movie musicals of all time.

 5 
Ellie Goulding
(Best Known for Her Album 'Lights')
Ellie Goulding
43
Birthdate: December 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hereford, England
Ellie Goulding has created chart-topping tracks such as Your Song and Lights. In 2010, she earned the BBC Sound of 2010 poll and the Brit Awards Critics' Choice Award, becoming the second artist to win both honors in the same year. She works with charities such as Children in Need.
 6 
Jessie J
(Pop Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Albums 'Who You Are', 'Alive' and 'Sweet Talker')
Jessie J
63
Birthdate: March 27, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Seven Kings, Ilford, England
Jessie J, the first U.K. female artist to score six Top-10 singles from the same album, is best known for her Billboard Hot 100-charting single Domino. She has been a coach on The Voice in the U.K. and Australia, and has also appeared in the Chinese singing contest Singer.
 7 
Charli XCX
(Singer and Songwriter Known for Her Hit Singles ‘I Love It’ and ‘Boom Clap’)
Charli XCX
20
Birthdate: August 2, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Charli XCX began her career by posting songs on Myspace. She then began performing at parties, eventually gaining fame with collaborations such as I Love It, with Icona Pop, and Fancy, with Iggy Azalea. She released Billboard charters such as Boom Clap and co-wrote the Shawn Mendes-Camila Cabello hit Señorita.
 8 
Dusty Springfield
(Singer, Artist, Cleric)
Dusty Springfield
33
Birthdate: April 16, 1939
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: West Hampstead, London,England
Died: March 2, 1999
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 9 
Amy Jade Winehouse
(Known for Her Deep, Expressive Contralto Vocals and Her Eclectic Mix of Musical Genres)
Amy Jade Winehouse
67
Birthdate: September 14, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Enfield, London, England
Died: July 23, 2011
Soul and jazz singer Amy Winehouse is best remembered for her tracks Stronger Than Me and Rehab. She was the first British female to win five Grammys. Following her death due to alcohol poisoning at age 27, her album Back to Black became U.K.’s best-selling album of the 21st century.
 10 
Lily Allen
(English Singer-Songwriter and Actress)
Lily Allen
27
Birthdate: May 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 11 
Anne-Marie
(Singer-songwriter)
Anne-Marie
37
Birthdate: April 7, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: East Tilbury, Essex, England
 12 
Geri Halliwell
31
Birthdate: August 6, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Watford

Geri Halliwell is a British singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as part of the popular girl group, The Spice Girls, which has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. Also a well-known philanthropist, Geri Halliwell has worked closely with the United Nations Population Fund, becoming its goodwill ambassador in 1998. She is widely regarded as a girl power icon.

 13 
Melanie C
(Singer-songwriter)
Melanie C
29
Birthdate: January 12, 1974
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Whiston, England
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 14 
Natalie Imbruglia
(Singer & Actress)
Natalie Imbruglia
14
Birthdate: February 4, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Australian singer-songwriter, model, and actress Natalie Imbruglia aspired for a career in the show business since her youth. Beginning her career with minor roles in commercials, she worked hard to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has acted in many hit films and is also active as a singer with many records to her credit.

 15 
Jorja Smith
(Singer Best Known for Her Debut Album 'Lost & Found')
Jorja Smith
31
Birthdate: June 11, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Walsall, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Jorja Smith is an English singer-songwriter whose first studio album Lost & Found featured on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at third position. One of the youngest and most exciting talents in the music world, Smith is the recipient of the 2018 Brit Critics' Choice Award. In 2019, she won the Best British Female Artist award at the Brit Awards.

 16 
Jess Glynne
(English Singer Best Known for Her Singles: ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Don't Be So Hard on Yourself)
Jess Glynne
14
Birthdate: October 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England
Jess Glynne, named one of Forbes’s Most Influential People Under 30 in 2019, initially rose to fame as a featured artist on tracks such as Rather Be and My Love. She became the first British female solo singer with seven number one UK Singles Chart tracks.
 17 
Perrie Edwards
(Pop Singer and Member of the British Girl Group ‘Little Mix’)
Perrie Edwards
54
Birthdate: July 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: South Shields, England, United Kingdom

English singer Perrie Edwards is famous for being part of the girl group Little Mix, which is one of the highest-selling girl groups ever, having sold more than 50 million records. Such is Edwards' popularity that she has been signed as the new face for brands like Superga and Nando's. She is also the first female ambassador for Supreme Nutrition.

 18 
Sheena Easton
(Singer, Actress)
Sheena Easton
19
Birthdate: April 27, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Two-time Grammy-winning artist Sheena Easton first gained attention on The Big Time. With the singles Modern Girl and 9 to 5, she became the second female to feature twice on the same Top Ten chart. Easton is the only artist with a top 5 hit on all Billboard singles charts.
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Vera Lynn
(Legendary English Singer Known for Her Performances for the Troops During World War II)
Vera Lynn
7
Birthdate: March 20, 1917
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: East Ham, Essex, England
Died: June 18, 2020

Iconic English singer Vera Lynn was a favorite of the masses during World War II and earned the nickname the Forces' Sweetheart, owing to her outdoor concerts for the army. Initially part of a singing troupe, she later became quite a sensation on both radio and TV.

 20 
Stacey Solomon
(English Singer and TV Personality Known for Her Album ‘Shy’)
Stacey Solomon
9
Birthdate: October 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dagenham, London, England

Stacey Solomon is an English television personality and singer. She won the 10th series of British survival reality television show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and then released her debut single in 2011. Her debut album Shy, which released in 2015, peaked at number 45 on the UK Albums Chart.

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Martine McCutcheon
(Singer)
Martine McCutcheon
27
Birthdate: May 14, 1976
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hackney, London, England, UK
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Victoria Beckham
(English Fashion Designer, Singer and Member of the Girl Group the ‘Spice Girls’)
Victoria Beckham
42
Birthdate: April 17, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Essex, England, United Kingdom

An internationally recognized fashion designer and style icon, Victoria Beckham is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in the UK. She was appointed an OBE for services to the fashion industry in the 2017 New Year Honours. Also a popular singer, she was part of the best-selling female group of all time, Spice Girls.

 23 
Jade Thirlwall
(Pop Singer)
Jade Thirlwall
44
Birthdate: December 26, 1992
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: South Shields, England

English singer and songwriter Jade Thirlwall is a member of the British four-piece girl group Little Mix. Her group became the first group to win the reality TV show, The X Factor. Having sold over 50 million records worldwide, they are one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Besides music, she also runs a cocktail bar. 

 24 
Birdy
(Singer)
Birdy
11
Birthdate: May 15, 1996
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lymington, England
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 25 
Kim Wilde
(English Singer Songwriter and Television Presenter)
Kim Wilde
7
Birthdate: November 18, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chiswick, London, United Kingdom
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Jesy Nelson
(English Singer-Songwriter and Member of the Girl Group ‘Little Mix’)
Jesy Nelson
51
Birthdate: June 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Romford, London, England
Jesy Nelson gained fame as part of the British all-girl pop group Little Mix, which was the first group to win The X Factor. The tattoo-covered singer also won numerous awards, including a National Television Award for Factual Entertainment, for hosting the body image-related documentary Odd One Out
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Natasha Bedingfield
(Singer-songwriter known for her debut album, Unwritten, in 2004, which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music)
Natasha Bedingfield
6
Birthdate: November 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Samantha Womack
(Actress)
Samantha Womack
17
Birthdate: November 2, 1972
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Louise Redknapp
(English Singer, Songwriter, Media Personality and Member of R&B Girl Group ‘Eternal’)
Louise Redknapp
10
Birthdate: November 4, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 30 
Kiki Dee
(Singer. Known for her blue-eyed soul vocals)
Kiki Dee
6
Birthdate: March 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Petula Clark
(One of the Longest Serving British Singers With a Career Spanning More than Seven Decades)
Petula Clark
14
Birthdate: November 15, 1932
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ewell, Surrey, England

Petula Clark is an English singer, composer, and actress. She achieved immense popularity in the USA, for which she is often referred to as the First Lady of the British Invasion. Over the years, Petula Clark has sold over 68 million records worldwide. Some of her best known songs include Downtown, I Couldn't Live Without Your Love, and My Love.

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Samantha Fox
(Singer-songwriter)
Samantha Fox
16
Birthdate: April 15, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Mile End
Samantha Fox soared to fame as a Page 3 topless model in The Sun. She then released Billboard-charting pop tracks such as Touch Me and Naughty Girls. She has also appeared in a few films, in the sitcom Charles in Charge, and on reality shows such as Celebrity Big Brother
 33 
Ella Henderson
(Singer-songwriter)
Ella Henderson
9
Birthdate: January 12, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lincolnshire, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 34 
Cilla Black
(Singer)
Cilla Black
31
Birthdate: May 27, 1943
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Vauxhall, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Died: August 1, 2015
Priscilla Maria Veronica White, better known as Cilla Black, is best remembered for her chart-topping hits You're My World and Anyone Who Had a Heart. She had her own show, Cilia, and also acted as a comedy actor. She later presented shows such as Blind Date and Surprise Surprise.
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Aimee Osbourne
(Actress, Singer and Daughter of Singer Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne)
Aimee Osbourne
10
Birthdate: September 2, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England

The daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne followed in the footsteps of her father to become a singer. However, she has disapproved some of her parents' behavior. She failed to hog the limelight in the reality TV series The Osbournes. Aimee Osbourne helped found a synth-pop band called ARO where she is the lead vocalist.

 36 
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
(singer-songwriter)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
11
Birthdate: April 10, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hounslow, London, England, United Kingdom

English singer-songwriter, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, first gained prominence in the 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band, Theaudience. Following the group’s disbandment, she went on to build a successful solo career, and her debut solo album was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). She has appeared in a few TV shows as well.

 37 
Hannah Spearritt
(Actress)
Hannah Spearritt
12
Birthdate: April 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 38 
Sophia Grace Brownlee
(Pop Singer, TV Personality, YouTuber)
Sophia Grace Brownlee
12
Birthdate: April 18, 2003
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Essex,England
 39 
Sheridan Smith
(Actress)
Sheridan Smith
21
Birthdate: June 25, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Epworth, North Lincolnshire, England, UK
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 40 
Keren Woodward
(Singer-Songwriter and Founding Member of the Girl Group ‘Bananarama’)
Keren Woodward
24
Birthdate: April 2, 1961
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Keren Woodward soared to fame as part of the pop group Bananarama, along with Sara Dallin and Siobhan Fahey. They delivered Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks such as Venus. Keren later performed with Sara as a duo and also briefly reunited with Siobhan. Keren is also a trained pianist.
 41 
Rochelle Humes
(English Television Presenter and Singer)
Rochelle Humes
18
Birthdate: March 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barking, London, England

Rochelle Humes is an English television presenter and singer. She is best known for her association with the British-Irish girl group, The Saturdays, which was active from 2007 to 2014. She then established herself as a TV presenter and achieved fame after co-presenting shows like Ninja Warrior UK and The Hit List.

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Nicola Roberts
7
Birthdate: October 5, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Sara Dallin
(Pop Singer and a Founding Member of the Music Group Bananarama)
Sara Dallin
6
Birthdate: December 17, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 44 
Kate Robbins
(English Singer, Songwriter, and Actress)
Kate Robbins
10
Birthdate: August 21, 1958
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Margate, Kent, England

Kate Robbins is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. She achieved popularity in the 1980s when her song More Than in Love peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. From 1986 to 1996, she voiced various characters in the popular satirical television puppet show Spitting Image, which established Kate Robbins as a much sought-after voice actress.

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Mollie King
(Singer from the girl group The Saturdays)
Mollie King
7
Birthdate: June 4, 1987
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 46 
Frankie Bridge
(Singer)
Frankie Bridge
12
Birthdate: January 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Essex, England
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 47 
Kelly Osbourne
(Television Personality)
Kelly Osbourne
27
Birthdate: October 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 48 
Jasmine Thompson
(British Singer and Songwriter)
Jasmine Thompson
10
Birthdate: November 8, 2000
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London, England
 49 
Gabrielle
(British Singer and Songwriter)
Gabrielle
3
Birthdate: July 19, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 50 
Tina Barrett
(English Singer and Actress)
Tina Barrett
3
Birthdate: September 16, 1976
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)