Who are your three favorite female singers?


I have favorites, but would like to hear from others.  Thanks
whatjd
1+ for Jennifer Warnes, no quarrels w Linda R or Emmylou, but no love for Gillian Welch or Amber Rubarth? 
I still have a credit of one so...I think Melissa Etheridge deserves a shout out. She's a rocker but damn good at it.
1- Lisa Gerrard
( IMVHO, simply the most extraordinary voice  ... )

2- Elizabeth Fraser
( another extraordinary case ... )

3- Siouxsie Sioux
( the one who is singing is mesmerizing, putting you on a spell and bewitching ... )

and I also like very much ...