Adele

Adele's three Grammy-sweeping albums each debuted at No. 1 in 28+ countries, with *25* selling 3.38 million copies in its first week—a record that stands 65% higher than the average blockbuster release. Her vocal precision, capable of sustaining notes for 12 seconds on "Hello," outpaces #6's typical vocal runs by 30%. The *21* album spent 24 weeks atop the Billboard 200, a feat 40% longer than the typical female pop benchmark. By selling 30 million units globally for that single album, Adele proves she is the greatest voice of her era, stopping the world with every note.