11 Greatest Vocalists Ever | Evanescence Singer Amy Lee's Picks

Evanescence are a heavy band who operate within the hard-rock and alt-metal lane, but bandleader Amy Lee has a one-of-a-kind voice that's clearly informed by singers from far outside that world. While she's always been open about her deep love for music of all stripes, we asked her directly to pick who she believes are the 11 greatest vocalists of all time — across all genres. Naturally, she understood the assignment, hailing everyone from Stevie Wonder and Björk to Zack de la Rocha and Chris Cornell.

Let us know your favorite vocalists in the comments below!

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[vampirekangaroo]

I met Amy Lee about 17 years ago at a radio station in Houston. She was extremely pleasant. Down to earth. I asked her “What’s your favorite album, or one of them?” And she said “Soundgarden Superunknown I think is my favorite ever. But there’s a lot of them.” I’m sure we could’ve gone on talking about music all day all night but the radio DJ interrupted our discussion. Keep shining bright Amy.

[ivanamendez]

Hearing her talk about Beth Gibbons and asking "how do you do that?" About how she emotes with her voice and I'm thinking "but...Amy YOU do that, too!" The way she describes Beth is how I've heard so many others describe Amy. We love a humble queen!!

[kacpilee]

I didn't expect Lana on this list but I respect it a lot! Amy made a very good point explaining that being a good vocalist is not always about the technic and the range but the ability to make people feel something.

[trevorwalden]

She mentioned Chris Cornell!! Love him. So glad he got this shoutout ❤️

[NorthsideChamps]

Amy is my #1. She’s the only vocalist that gives me goosebumps when I hear her sing. Her voice just does something to me. It’s so beautiful. She’s beautiful.

[danielchavez]

Amy Lee is an absolute Legend in the Music Industry. Her voice is so phenomenal!

[vernhoke]

I had the pleasure of seeing Freddie twice, '80 & '82, Ann Wilson in '77, Steve Perry, '82 & '83, Dennis DeYoung, '78 & '83, Annie Haslam of Renaissance, Amy Lee to name a few.

[joekrueger]

I have seen so many reaction videos watching Amy Lee. 90% of them are blown away/in tears/have goose bumps over Amy's voice. I feel her voice deep inside

[xPaLmaaHx]

You are missing on one of these best vocalist list Amy. Your voice is just amazing, you evocate so much power and feelings. I will always love your vocals even on a cover or demo but mostly on your own songs.

[olavocouri]

This can't be Amy Lee.
She just can't still be this beautiful.

[LeadMeTheBliss]

I just bought my tickets for Helmet, Evanescence, and Korn! Can't wait, it will be my 2nd time seeing Korn live.

[ncallaway]

Is put Amy Lee on my list. Her voice is so angelic & beautiful & it has a PIERCING quality that cuts through ur soul and makes u feel every word she sings. Def in my top across genres & without a doubt best female rock vocalist imo ever

[DaveCM]

Amy Lee saying someone is one of the greatest vocalists. That is a huge compliment. Amy Lee is on my list.

[MadLFC]

Love the way Amy refers to Freddie Mercury in the present tense and not past. That's because true legends never die..

[SySoBa]

Amy has got to be #1 for me. By her own standards, her voice evokes such raw and real and powerful and beautiful emotion and makes all her audience feel it too. Her voice has the power to both lift your soul and bring tears to your eyes. Also, I was slightly surprised but pleased to hear that Amy also loves Bjork and Lana del Rey! And I know it's besides the point but I have to say, she looks stunningly gorgeous here, rock on Amy!!!

[sandibergen]

Amy, you are my favourite female ROCK vocalist! Your music 🎶 saved me when I had postpartum in 2003-I heard you and ran to get my CD and learned every song: the music made me cry & also made me feel comfort, and especially that I wasn’t so alone with all I was enduring. Bring Me to Life will forever be one of my top 5 songs, EVER. 🖤 so much gratitude…

[austinspade]

Amy is writting songs with Andrea Bocelli???? Are you kidding Cant wait to hear that!!

[thomasserein]

Amy lee the best ever. She literally saved my life when I was about suicide, you know. Face to face with death...some thing we can't describe with words. I m alive because of her voice. Thank you so much Amy🙏

[dhyatt]

Amy, your definitely one of my all time favorite vocals ever. Just thinking of your songs can bring tears to my eyes with the emotion and connection you bring in your songs.

[mileyledford]

Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, Amy Lee, Floor Jansen, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Prince, Ann Wilson and Ronnie James Dio would be my top ten