5 most recognizable voices in American music?


While watching CNNs Larry King interview Johnny Cash a few days ago, I commented to my wife that Johnny Cash probably has one of the five most recognizable voices in American music today. My wife agreed and then asked "Well who are the other four?" After some discussion, we came up with our nominations (in no particular order):

Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
Barbra Streisand
Louie Armstrong

This question probably assumes that the singer is quite famous and that their music has been around quite awhile-- or they became really famous really fast. We'd be interested in knowing what other A'Gon members think about these five, or others you would nominate instead for this "top five"? Thanks. Craig
garfish
"American Music awards" happened yesterday.   English musician Sting won award of merit at AMAs.   What's up with that?
Mapman, that is absolutely ridiculous, and I share your outrage. Not only is Sting not American, neither is his musical style or influences. Whores!
Except for one_shot, you guys are showing your (our) age.  Do you really think Americans under 30 know what some of these folks sound like?  They probably do recognize Willie Nelson but not many of the others.  Kurt Cobain is about as far back as some of them go.  And they are the majority.