Alternative Quote by Carmen Ejogo

I can sing, don't get me wrong, but it's no belting singing.

— Jeremih

I guess something people wouldn't expect me to listen to are artists like Alicia Keys. But she is so incredibly talented. She has this…

— Zola Jesus

One of the reasons I didn't ever pursue a career - in the music world if you're black or mixed, you need to be…

— Carmen Ejogo

I've always looked up to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for their outstanding vocal performances. I've always been inspired by them.

— Jessica Mauboy

I've admired Alicia Keys since before I got into the music industry, just everything she represents as a female artist.

— Melanie Fiona

Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and gospel.

— Heather Headley

I think Bruno Mars is a great example of a great voice and classic songwriting with a twist that makes it contemporary. I think…

— Kara DioGuardi

I've always been inspired by female performers and artists who really surround who they are around their voice. For me, it's always been about…

— Lea Michele

Mariah Carey is my favorite singer because her voice sounds utterly groundless. It's not even a human voice; it almost sounds mechanical.

— Grimes

I would say Alison Krauss was a big influence. Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill. I loved, growing up, female voices with a lot…

— Carly Pearce

I love country, folk, and strong female voices, like Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, PJ Harvey, and Kate Bush.

— Alex Winston

I don't take karaoke seriously at all. I'm not the type of person who will go and belt out Whitney Houston.

— Melissa Benoist