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I was inspired by James Brown, Michael Jackson and Prince.

— Ginuwine

I'm massively inspired by Janet Jackson, and I adore Whitney Houston and Madonna.

— Shura

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

My inspiration is R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, and Prince - for the vocals, anyway.

— The Weeknd

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 get a lot of my inspiration from the Jackson 5 and Luther Vandross.

— Jordan Fisher

My inspirations include the Beatles - love, love, love them - Elton John, Carole King, and Stevie Wonder.

— Gloria Estefan

I am inspired by great food, theater, books, the beach, black-and-white photography, and great vocalists, like Dianne Reeves, Alice Smith, and Shirley Horn. I…

— Erica Tazel

I was definitely inspired by Madonna.

— Ariana Grande

Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings.

— Miley Cyrus

I'm inspired by almost every artist I come across.

— Michelle Chamuel

I get my inspiration for my songs and the lyrics from experiences in my life, but I'm also very inspired by the Beatles and…

— Kim Petras