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10 Best Selling Artists of All Time That Have Given a New Definition to Music

Know the 10 best selling artists of all time who has taken music to a different dimension. Their contribution to the music industry is praised by all.

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We have seen a lot of artists and bands who have enriched the industry with their presence. For every artist, listeners have different opinions. So it is not easy to find out the best musicians. There are some artists and bands whose creations have been acknowledged as the best selling artists of all time because they have renovated maximum sales over time.

So let’s find out about the 10 bestselling artists of the global industry-

Position Artist Sales Nationality
1 The Beatles 600 Million UK
2 Elvis Presley 500 Million USA
3 Drake 413.1 Million Canada, USA
4 Michael Jackson 400 Million USA
5 Rihanna 335.5 Million Barbados, USA
6 Eminem 325.7 Million USA
7 Madonna 300 Million USA
8 Elton John 300 Million UK
9 Led Zeppelin 300 Million UK
10 Justin Bieber 277.9 Million Canada

10/10

Justin Bieber:

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The Canadian singer-performer Justin Bieber was discovered in the year 2007 by Scooter Braun. Bieber started his music career at a very stage of his life when Scooter convinced his mother for signing with the record label company Raymond-Brown Media Group. And after that, we all know how Bieber won everyone’s hearts with his magnificent songs. In 2015 the artist came up with his album ‘Purpose’ which went out to a wider audience. Songs from this album have also been on the Billboard Hot 100. He sold $261.4 million of this album and secured a spot in this chart.

9/10

Led Zeppelin:

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Led Zeppelin is a heavy metal rock band that has garnered global audiences. Their creation ‘Stairway to Heaven’ has remained one of the best rock songs to date. This band has broken records for attendance in the shows. Their albums and songs have always been in the top chart and they are still continuing their legacy with their music. Till now their sales are $300 million, which led them to be in the chart of the top 10 biggest artists in the world.

8/10

Elton John:

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Elton John is the supremely talented singer and performer that people have ever seen. His charisma on stage is totally worth seeing. It can be said that this artist is one of the most successful artists in history. And he is holding the record as a bestselling artist in the U.K. and USA. He is constantly winning everyone’s hearts with his exemplary creations. It is claimed that his sales are $300 million, which is making him one of the highest-selling singers.

7/10

Madonna:

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There is nothing more to say about Madonna as she is one of the most talented artists in the music industry. For decades she has been in the Billboard charts, which is very impressive. Still, now this artist is entertaining listeners to their core with her relevant creations. Along with being a singer, she is an author, fashion designer, and owner of various health clubs. It is said that she has sold $300 million with her creations.

6/10

Eminem:

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Eminem has always been at the top when it comes to rap and hip-hop music. He has given a new definition of hip-hop music with his work. Being the best hip-hop artist he has sold $300 million. He is the owner of 15 Grammy Awards and alongside that, he is also the owner of the record label Shady Records.

5/10

Rihanna:

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The Caribbean singer Rihanna is a breathtaking artist who is set the stage on fire with her vocal ability. Along with hip-hop albums, she has worked in dance-pop, R&B, and EDM. She has won numerous awards in Grammy, Billboard, American Music Awards, and so many more. Her contribution to the music industry cannot be avoided by anyone. It is claimed that Rihanna has sold nearly $335.5 million.

4/10

Michael Jackson:

Michael Jackson

The King of pop Michael Jackson is another artist that we cannot forget when it comes to bestselling artists. His mesmerizing music career has amazed everyone. As a solo artist, he has given plenty of songs that will stay with us forever. His spectacular shows have helped everyone to understand his legacy. It is found out that, his sales in the music industry are a whopping $400 million.

3/10

Drake:

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Another Canadian superstar Drake is also one of the bestselling artists all around the world. His exemplary rap has captivated worldwide listeners. He has sold 6000 copies of his mixtape and gathered $300 million. There is a lot to learn from him to do business in the music industry. Along with everything, he owns an entertainment group, fashion brand, and production company. Now his sales are $413.1 million.

2/10

Elvis Presley:

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Elvis Presley, the kind of Rock ‘n’ Roll is another most famous and one of the biggest artist in the world. His exceptional creations are praised by everyone and almost all of his songs have been in the Billboard top 40. In his music career, he has gotten 25 multi-platinum records and 101 gold albums. No one has ever broken this record and gotten his position. He has done sales of $500 million which is a huge amount.

1/10

The Beatles:

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The Beatles have been ruling the music industry since the 60s even though they didn’t really work after the 70s but clearly, they are still making as the biggest-selling artist. Their creations will be never forgotten by the listeners. The exceptional work of this band has amazed all music enthusiasts. There is no artist who will replace them. Still now they are at the top of the chart with the amount of $600 million.

These are the top 10 bestselling artists in the industry. All of them entertained the listeners with their absolutely brilliant talent. They have contributed their bit to the music industry to make it even more prosperous.

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