12 Most Popular Female Musicians of All Time

It may come as a surprise that Christian rock and gospel singing were once embraced by Katy Perry. The first album she released did not achieve success on an extraordinary scale. However, in 2008, she swiftly rebounded with "One of the Boys," featuring the unforgettable chart-topper "I Kissed a Girl."

Following this triumph, a series of hit songs followed, including the popular tracks "Teenage Dream" and "Dark Horse." Remarkably, she has maintained the status of one of today's highest-earning female stars for more than a decade.