Best female vocals on CD

Going to get booted for this one! but what about Reba McEntire.... she just makes me very content. (showing my age now). Maybe with your help, I will outgrow this!

Reba is one of a handful of the very best non-classical singers in the last 30 years. Wonderful voice and knows how to use it. Only problem is the materal she chooses to sing. I still have several of her lps, but have never bought one of her cds.

Every collection needs Amanda McBroom (Dreaming).

Janis Ian and Anna Caram are among the most gifted female vocalists I have heard. Ofcourse, many of those previously mentioned are wonderful; Sara M, Margo T., Baez....

TSK TSK TSK!! SHAME SHAME SHAME!! How can you all forget the very talented and active Dianne Reeves? Her recent live album was nominated for a grammy and to mention a few of my favorites like My Valentine on the Palo Alto Sessions album. Also, the "Quiet after the storm" album offers tracks #9 In A Sentimental Mood and #10 Both Sides Now. Her "I Remember" album offers #2 Misty which is absoulutley gorgeous! trks #8 & #9 titled "You Taught My Heart To Sing and For all we know". Power, lushness and sweetness comes to mind just off the top. She has just released an album dedicated to Sarah Vaughn by singing some of her greatest hits. Don't sleep on this currently active and beautiful singer!!!