Taylor Swift

A 22-year-old woman who, despite all of the critics and haters bashing her apparently for not singing 'well' live (though that argument is invalid-- if only you would give yourself a chance to take an actual listen to her singing live, you would find out she sings better than most of the artists you praise so much today for having such high vocal range. This just proves that a good singer is not defined as having an immensely high vocal range or hits notes perfectly all the time, but sings with heart and soul and uses her own style of singing) has made it to the top of the charts and has been relentlessly winning slews of awards. Has songs for almost everything and every one-- contrary to popular belief, not all of her songs are about boys and love. If you've never heard of the songs 'Long Live', 'Change', 'Never Grow Up', or 'The Best Day', you're a goner. Survives in the music industry for her undeniably great songwriting skills and the capability to work through any instrument to express her feelings. Manages herself, co-produces her albums and plans her own world tours. Taking things one step at a time, yet dominating the entire world.