Craig's List: Recording Artists

1. Christina Aguilera: Since 1999 and the release of her debut album, Christina Aguilera has remained my favorite recording artist today. Sadly, she is also one of the few singers that actually can sing live. So naturally, not only do I own every CD (my favorite being "Stripped") she's put out, but also every concert DVD as well. Xtina has proven herself to be a gifted singer, talented songwriter and brilliant performer.

2. Pussycat Dolls: This girl group capture my heart from the first listen of their debut single "Don't Cha." Their first album continue to explode with hit after hit with hot tracks such as "Stickwitu," "Buttons," and "Wait A Minute." Although, their more recent release, Doll Domination, was somewhat of a disappointment to me, the Dolls still easily beat out their competition Danity Kane.

3. Fergie: A member of the hip-hop group The Blackeyed Peas, Fergie has shown that she is just fine on her own. Even though her vocal abilities don't top other budding artists such as Leona Lewis, Fergie does have a talent that may artists don't have: versatility. Fergie can pull off any musical genre whether it's hip-hop ("Glamorous"), ballads ("Finally"), pop ("Big Girls Don't Cry") or rock ("Barracuda").

4. Leona Lewis: Winner of The X Factor, a UK television talent show, Lewis is the best recently discovered talent to date. With superb vocals and song delievery, she is a breath of fresh air. With hits such as "Bleeding Love," Mariah Carey (who's latest album was a huge disappointment) better watch out before she replaced by this rising diva.

5. Colbie Calliat: Discovered on MySpace, Calliat has topped the charts with her soothing singles such as "Bubbly" and "Realize." Her smooth voice is ideal for a relaxing day and her original, upbeat lyrics can put a smile on anyone's face.