Apple Music revealed its top 20 most streamed female artists in its history on Friday, in honor of International Women’s Day. Check out where some of the biggest names in music rank, including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna.
1) Ariana Grande
The “Thank U, Next” singer is not only the most streamed woman in Apple Music’s four-year history, she’s the only female artist to crack 3 billion total streams.
2) Taylor Swift
The second-most streamed female artist released her most recent album, “Reputation,” in 2017.
3) Rihanna
Bad Gal RiRi is, along with Swift and Grande, one of only three women to hit 2 billion streams — and the first to ever accomplish the feat.
4) Beyoncé
Coincidentally, Beyonce’s album “Irreplaceable,” is also the fourth-most streamed album of 2019 so far, according to an Apple rep.
5) Nicki Minaj
The longtime hip-hop star narrowly edged out rival Cardi B for top 5 status.
6) Cardi B
Her “Invasion of Privacy” album last year set an Apple Music record for a female R&B/hip-hop artist by pulling in 100 million streams in its first week.
7) Adele
The British singer lands in the top 10 despite not having released an album since Apple Music’s launch year in 2015.
8) Sia
The face-hiding singer in action at V Festival in England, 2016.
9) Lady Gaga
No Bradley Cooper necessary for the Academy Award winner to grab the ninth slot.
10) Halsey
The 24-year-old singer pictured performing last year at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
11) Lana Del Rey
Her upcoming album, “Norman F—ing Rockwell,” is set for a 2019 release.
12) SZA
She joined Kendrick Lamar on “All of the Stars,” the Oscar-nominated Best Original Song from “Black Panther.”
13) Demi Lovato
Ex-Disney star has had seven top-2o hits in her career.
14) Selena Gomez
Another former Disney star that’s doing just fine despite not having released a solo album since 2015.
15) Katy Perry
Still churning out hits after more than a decade, Perry is pictured here in 2015 performing at the Super Bowl.
16) Pink
Yes, she’s the only member of the “Lady Marmalade” foursome that makes the Top 20.
17) Camila Cabello
Cuban-born singer’s debut studio album hit the top of the Billboard charts in 2018.
18) Mariah Carey
Still going strong after three decades in the spotlight.
19) Ella Mai
London-born singer-songwriter is riding high after releasing her debut studio album last fall.
20) Billie Eilish
The 17-year-old is the youngest member in the Top 20 — even before her debut album is released at the end of March.
