The Top Pop Music Artists of 2020

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A comprehensive list of the top pop music artists of 2020, including chart-toppers, up-and-comers, and breakout stars.

Introduction

Are you a fan of pop music? If so, you may be wondering who the top pop artists of 2020 are. While there are many talented pop artists out there, only a handful can truly be considered the best of the best.

To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the top pop music artists of 2020. These are the artists who have released the most popular songs, won the most awards, and sold the most records. So, if you’re looking for some new music to add to your collection, be sure to check out these artists!

##Artist 1: Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is one of the most talented young musicians in the world today. At just 18 years old, she has already accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime. In 2019, she became the first artist born in the 2000s to have a number one album on the Billboard 200 chart. She has also won five Grammy Awards and is nominated for several more in 2020.

Eilish’s music is unique and unlike anything else out there today. Her debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” was praised by critics and loved by fans. If you’re looking for something new and different in your pop music collection, be sure to check out Billie Eilish!

##Artist 2: Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande is one of the most popular popstars in the world today. She rose to fame in 2013 with her debut album “Yours Truly” and has been consistently putting out hit songs ever since. In 2018, she released her fourth studio album “Sweetener” which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. Grande has also won several American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards over her career.

Grande is known for her powerful voice and catchy tunes. If you’re looking for some upbeat pop songs to add to your collection, Ariana Grande is definitely an artist you should check out!

##Artist 3: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She rose to fame in 2006 with her debut album “Taylor Swift” and has since released seven studio albums that have all been commercial successes. Swift has won numerous awards throughout her career including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Brit Awards. She is also one of only three female artists (along with Adele and Beyonce) to have won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. In 2019, she was named Billboard magazine’s Woman of the Decade. There is no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest names in pop music today!

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish Pirates was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. She is an American singer and songwriter. When she was four years old her parents exposed her to various types of music. Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys were some of the first artists that Eilish grew to love. In 2015, she released her first single “Ocean Eyes” on SoundCloud. The song went viral and has since amassed over 60 million plays on the platform. In March 2018, Eilish released “Bellyache” as her second single and “Hostage” as her third single later that year. Her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? was released in March 2019 to critical acclaim. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and became one of the best-selling albums of 2019. It also debuted at number one in several other countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold over 4 million copies in the United States as of October 2019. In November 2019, Eilish released “Bad Guy” as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 2020, making Eilish the first artist born in the 2000s to have a number-one single on the chart.

Khalid

Khalid Donnel Robinson (born February 11, 1998), known mononymously as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter. His musical style is R&B andpop. He is signed to Right Hand Music Group and RCASeparately, he has released one studio album, two EPs, seventeen singles (including three as a featured artist), and four promotional singles.

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born Montero Lamar Hill, he came out with his debut single, “Old Town Road,” in late 2018. The song became a viral sensation on social media, and eventually rose to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for a record-breaking 19 weeks. In 2019, Lil Nas X released his debut EP, 7, which featured the hit single “Panini.” He has since collaborated with a number of high-profile artists, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Cardi B, and Shane Gillis.

Lizzo

Lizzo is an American singer, rapper, and flutist. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Houston, Texas, she began her musical career as a child with the experimental hip hop group Slick Rick. In 2010, she moved to Minneapolis to pursue a career in music full-time. She released her first album in 2013, titled Lizzobangers.

Her second album, Big Grrrl Small World was released in 2016. Lizzo reached mainstream success with the single “Good as Hell”, which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.Truth Hurts (2019) topped the charts in several countries, including the United States, where it became her first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it also peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and received a nomination for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2020 Grammy Awards.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. Born in Boca Raton, Florida, Grande began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13. She rose to prominence for her role as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014). As she grew interested in pursuing a music career, Grande recorded songs for the soundtracks of Victorious and Sam & Cat. She signed with Republic Records in 2011 after the label’s executives discovered YouTube videos of her covering songs.

Grande’s debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single, “The Way”, reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with critics comparing Grande to Mariah Carey. Grande’s second studio album, My Everything (2014), entered the charts at number one in several countries while reaching the top two of the US Billboard 200 chart. Its singles “Problem”, “Break Free”, and “Bang Bang” all peaked within the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2015, Grande promoted My Everything with her first headlining tour, The Honeymoon Tour. She released her third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016) to positive reviews; it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and produced three top-five singles on the Hot 100: “Dangerous Woman”, “Into You””, and “Side to Side”.

In 2019, Grande won her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Sweetener. In 2020, she released her fourth studio album, Thank U Next; it achieved similar success to its predecessor by debuting atop both Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart while its lead single became Grande’s sixth US top-ten hit on the Hot 100.

Halsey

Halsey is an American singer and songwriter. She started writing songs at the age of seventeen and signed her first record deal in 2014. Halsey rose to fame with the release of her debut album, Badlands, in 2015. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Halsey’s second album, hopeless fountain kingdom, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2017 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Her third album, Manic, was released in 2020 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.

Halsey has received several awards and nominations for her work, including four Grammy Award nominations. She has sold over five million albums and twenty million singles worldwide.

Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer and songwriter. In 2014, he attracted attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label. He has released three studio albums, headlined three world tours, and received several awards. Mendes was included in Time’s “The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014” list, Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list in 2015 and 2016, Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in 2018, and Variety’s “Hitmakers” list in 2019.

In April 2019, Mendes released his self-titled third studio album. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, becoming his third number-one album in the country. All tracks from the album debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with three tracks debuting in the top 10; “If I Can’t Have You”, which peaked at number 3, becoming Mendes’ highest-charting single to date and “Senorita”, which peaked at number 2, marking Mendes’ second consecutive number-one collaboration with Cabello.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame after the release of his debut album “X 100pre” in 2018. Since then, he has released several hit singles, including “Te Bote”, “Mia”, “I Like It” and “Solo de Mi”. He has also collaborated with numerous other artists, including Cardi B, J Balvin and Drake. Bad Bunny is one of the most popular pop music artists of 2020.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the top pop music artists of 2020 are a varied and talented bunch. From established superstars to fresh new faces, there is something for everyone on this list. It’s been an exciting year for pop music, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these artists. Thank you for reading!

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