Name These Top 40 Singers And Get A Musical Wifey
- by Clayton Leir
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Don't worry. We understand that not everyone here is a huge fan of the Top 40. Everyone has their own taste in music and that is just fine. That being said though, there is every reason why prospective quiz-takers should be able to name each and every one of these Top 40 artists.
Of course, those who cannot actually guess the correct name of each of these Top 40 artists will still be handed what we are calling a musical wifey, at the end of the quiz. Essentially, the answers to these questions about these Top 40 stars will determine just which of these lovely ladies one will be taking down the aisle as their new musical wifey.
Sure, it's all fantasy but lots of people like Lord of the Rings, so why should people not like and enjoy the fantasy of having an awesome musical wifey?
Who is this former Disney star?
This Top 40 star is not all that old, at all. She's only 22 and, according to Disney, started her work life as a performer at a much younger age. Starting out as nothing more than a child model, this eventual Top 40 artist managed to land a couple of roles with the Disney Channel.
Who is this star who hails from Sweden?
This particular Top 40 star is only 21 and already a big deal. She made it big in her home country of Sweden due to her performance in their version of "Got Talent". She was only 10 years old at the time. Who is she?
Who sang "I Will Always Love You" in The Bodyguard?
Here is a Top 40 who has unfortunately passed on, but her influence in the music industry is still present. According to Guinness, this singer held the record for the most awarded female artist of all time. The 200 million records she has sold also does not hurt her legacy.
Who is this singer?
At just about 30 years old, this singer, guitarist, and songwriter has been pushing her life in music since she moved to Nashville back when she was only 14. She started out as a country singer but that changed fairly quickly. According to Sony, she was the youngest artist to have ever been signed by them.
Who is this singer?
This musician has been in the business for a long while and it took her about 20 years to actually really make a name for herself and not only hit the Top 40 but also the Top 10! It wasn't until 2014 that she topped the charts with "Chandelier"!
Who sang about her umbrella?
This singer was probably best known, at one point or another, for her hit song "Umbrella". She won her very first Grammy with that song, according to her Wiki. Since then, she has continued to win awards, she has sold over 250 million albums, and she has even busted into acting, to some extent.
Who is this singer?
Well, here is the thing about this singer. We can actually full on say her name because most people will likely only know her by her stage name. By birth, this Top 40 star is named Alecia Beth Moore. She's not only a singer and songwriter but is also an actor on top of it.
Which of these singers is from Trinidad?
From Port of Spain, this Top 40 singer really made her way into the business back in 2007 and has been doing all manner of weird things since. She has some rather intense and bizarre videos and wardrobe pieces. That doesn't change the fact that she is incredibly successful though.
Who is this singer?
This singer, according to the Billboard Hot 100, has one of the best-selling singles of all time. Her hit single "All About That Bass" made a real stir, especially when she made some social commentary alongside the song about how average-sized women are also beautiful. And hey, she's not wrong.
Who is known as the Songbird Supreme?
First of all, we think it might be a little silly for some Top 40 artist to be referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", but let's just take a look at who gave her that name in the first place...Guinness is responsible for that name. Why? It might have something to do with her five-octave range.
Name this pop group from England!
This particular girl pop group from across the pond managed to overcome a record that The Spice Girls originally set for longest number one album for a girl group. They even reached the U.S. Top 5 with their debut album which hadn't happened since the Pussycat Dolls.
Who is known for singing, "Rolling In The Deep"?
To be fair, "Rolling In The Deep" is not the only reason people know this singer. Since that hit single, this singer has put out hit after hit and even though she had to take some time away from singing after blowing out her voice at one point.
Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
This particular singer is out on tour all summer long so if anyone wants to go see her, remember to book those tickets ahead of time. We are willing to bet that most people taking this quiz will know her from her hit single "Summertime Sadness", which debuted in 2012.
Who recently co-starred with Bradley Cooper?
This one should be a no-brainer but we are willing to bet that in spite of this people may still not even know this singer's real name. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is the real name of this singer but we are looking for her stage name.
Which of these stars is a judge on Idol?
When she started out, according to her own bio, she pushed herself out there as Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. Her first album was actually a version of her own name. Since then, she has adopted a stage name and has made hit after hit as well as landing a job as a regular judge on Idol.
Which of these stars had music used in Pitch Perfect 2?
"Do It Like A Dude" or maybe even "Price Tag"... these are songs that quiz-takers here may very well be familiar with from this singer. Hailing from across the pond, this singer has been pushing her music life since she was 11 years old. Who knows her name?
Which of these stars was featured with Clean Bandit?
She signed with Atlantic Records in 2014 and put out a couple of singles that made a decent amount of buzz for her to bring her name into the Top 40 charts. Anyone know the song "Rather Be" with Clean Bandit? Or maybe Rout 94's "My Love"? Well, she worked on both of those tunes.
Who helped make Frozen a hit cartoon musical?
This singer's bio is actually pretty full, considering how seemingly little she has done in terms of very successful work. Once Frozen came out, everyone knew about this singer (not just nutty musical theatre people). Her hit song from Frozen, "Let It Go", was so big that it landed her an Oscar!
Who played Lizzie McGuire?
Lizzie McGuire, Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper By The Dozen, A Cinderella Story, Material Girls...there are plenty more films we could mention when it comes to this Top 40 singer. She started out when she was about 14 and her show, Lizzie McGuire was quite musical and allowed her to push out her debut album.
Whose stage name is based on a New York subway station?
So, this is a truth right here. This Top 40 singer, who is fairly new on the scene, according to her Wiki, took her name from a New York subway station. That and a mix of letters from her actual name. And what is her real name? Ashley Nicolette Frangipane.
Who sang the hit song, "Shake It Out"?
Here is an artist who has some decent number of awards under her belt. This artist started making a real go of the business back in 2009 and, according to the UK Albums Charts, her debut album shot right to number two before taking the top pole position for 28 straight weeks.
Name this girl group!
This group is still technically together, according to their site, but they have gone on hiatus for a time. Given that one of the singers of the group is herself now a Top 40 singer in her own right, it looks less and less likely that they will stay together.
Who was featured on Chipmunk's single, "Diamond Rings"?
When this girl started out in 2009, she was featured in other people's songs like Chipmunk and Wiley. It wasn't until two years later that she released her first solo album to great critical acclaim. According to the UK Charts, she managed to stay at the top for over ten straight weeks in 2012.
Who just released the single, "Sixteen"?
Starting out in the UK back in 2009, this singer hit award after award once she broke through with her EP. She made a very successful cover of "Your Song" by Elton John for a Christmas commercial and those who would likely know her better by her own stuff may know her hit, "Lights".
Which of these stars was a contestant on The X-Factor?
This particular singer, according to The X Factor, was dropped by her first label, Syco Music. While she finished 6th in the show, and though Syco dropped her, she picked up with Warner Music Group and has hit the charts several times now. What's her name?
Who is this singer?
While she didn't release her debut album until 2017, she was still signed with Warner Music Group and has now put several singles up in the UK Top 10. She's pushed up there in the U.S. as well and her work has brought her two Grammy Awards.
Which of these singers appeared on Barney & Friends?
There are plenty of Top 40 singers out there who have made their break through the Disney Channel and, this one is no different. She appeared in Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2, and The Final Jam before finally breaking into her own music life through her single "This Is Me".
Which of these stars had music featured in the Twilight series?
Likely, everyone has heard "Jar of Hearts" at least once by now. Well, that song was put out by this singer before she ever made it anywhere or was signed by a major label. According to Atlantic Records, they took her on after this tune played on So You Think You Can Dance.
Which of these ladies was a member of Girls Aloud?
This singer released four different albums while the band was still a thing. 3 Words, Messy Little Raindrops, A Million Lights, and Only Human all came out while this singer was still rocking with Girls Aloud. That is a productive singer right there!
Who had a big hit single on the Titanic soundtrack?
I don't think this singer really needs any introduction or description at all. Anyone who knows anything about not only the Top 40 but even just music from the past 20 years should probably know who this is. Either way, according to Forbes, she is worth about $700 million. She must be doing something right!
Who is this singer?
According to her bio, this Top 40 singer started out in the middle of nowhere B.C., Canada. Once she got the drive to have a life in music, she moved to Vancouver. It wasn't until her hit song "Call Me Maybe" came out in 2012 that she really "made it".
Who is this singer?
After appearing on Love & Hip Hop: New York, this Top 40 rapper went out of her way to really make a difference in the world of music and that is exactly what she did. She started matching and breaking records, charting several hits, and being the first female rapper to have three chart-topping singles.
Which of these stars was once a member of Fifth Harmony?
It's hard to believe this solo Top 40 singer is only 22. Even while she was still with Fifth Harmony, she managed to start her solo life in the music business and recorded tracks with the likes of Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, and Pitbull.
Who is this singer?
"...Baby One More Time"? "Oops!...I Did It Again"? Do either of these tunes sound at all familiar? They should. At least for anyone who knows anything about pop music. Sure, these songs both were released in 1999 and 2000, respectively, but we would be very surprised if someone could not guess who this was.
Who was the lead singer of Destiny's Child?
With a net worth of over $355 million (according to Forbes), this Top 40 singer not only helped establish one of the biggest girl groups in R&B history but she also wholly established herself as one of the biggest names in R&B solo history as well.
Who is this singer?
Why do things have to be so complicated? We are not sure. I think this artist should be asked about it. She did write the song, "Complicated". She also put out "Sk8ter Boi" and "Girlfriend". Of course, those were the younger and less-developed years. According to countless music publications, she is the "Pop Punk Queen".
Who is this singer?
Here is one of the funniest of all the Top 40 singers on this list. This singer could probably imitate all of the other singers on this list with a fair bit of accuracy. Anyone who knows anything about her will know that she is very good at putting on voices of other singers.
Who made the charts with Clean Bandit's, "Rockabye"?
At 28 years old, this Top 40 singer has been a little late to the game. At least with her solo stuff. She's been putting out music with other artists for some time now but she only released her debut album Speak Your Mind, this past year.
Who is this singer?
It is interesting when singers like this Top 40 musician actually parade their issues through their music and talk about things like she did in her hit song "Rehab" without ever getting any real help. Because of this unfortunate reality, this singer has joined the infamous "27 Club".
Who is this singer?
This singer, according to her bio, was composing songs on the piano when she was only 12 years old and was picked up by Columbia Records when she was only 15. When she released her debut album back in 2001, she won five Grammy Awards the following year for her work.
