A Ranking of the Top Female Vocalists in Music History

Reba didn’t just sing country music—she wore it like denim: fitted, familiar, and proudly homegrown. With that unmistakable Oklahoma twang and fiery red curls, she turned everyday heartbreak into boot-stomping anthems. Fancy wasn’t just a cover—it was a curtain call. Her phrasing had sass, her delivery grit.

But Reba’s gift wasn’t only vocal—it was theatrical. She didn’t just hit notes; she embodied stories. Her albums were stage plays in disguise. And when she wasn’t singing, she was acting, running businesses, or lifting new artists. Queen of Country? Sure. But truth be told, Reba reigns over more than just a genre.