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In the old days, I preferred to listen to men. It was Elvis Presley and The Beatles. With ABBA and Shania Twain, I went over to the women. Being a songwriter, I have written for and recorded 25 women since 1978.

I like both men and women...both of them could be innovative but back in those time women who would sing about sex would be seen as temptations of the devil I guess...Ray Charles sang gospel while talking about love and sex...Millie Jackson was one of my favorite...did you ever see the cover of her album called "Back to the [censored]"? If you haven't then you should. I also like Nina Simone, and nowadays I listen a lot to Erikah Badu, I love her live performances and unique voice...Diana Krall is great too. And one of my favorite goth/celtic group called Therion's singer is a woman...:D

I became a fan of Jann Arden's when I saw her opening for Michael Bubl� in concert last month. Not only are her songs beautiful and touching, she was wickedly funny. I checked out her website when I got home and found her to be an intriguing personality as well. I can't understand why she hasn't had more hits since "Insensitive" back in 1995.

everyone check out this girl band! its like the new gogos or something! i just say them play!!

myspace.com/rocket

i love to listen to female vocalists in different music styles, of late i have been enjoying carla bruni,lisa ekdahl and chantel chamberland. they add the perfect backgound sounds to my days and nights.
i love to sloow my thoughts down with some jazzy bluesy cool female vocalists...i'll let you know when i fing someone new.
find them at barnes and nobles or www.amazon or www.hotmooncollection.com

My favorite female artists are (in no particular order):
Amy Grant
Sheryl Crow
Kelly Clarkson
Heart
Amanda Marshall
Madonna
Cher
The Bangles
Leigh Nash
Gwen Stefani

I like women singing, some of what I like is Dionne Warwick, Shannon Moore, and Nina Sky

How about Gretchen Wilson?

I am a die-hard Gwen Stefani fan!!

I love music. Women in music are very prominent. Some of my favourites are: Tori Amos (awesome!); Alanis Morissette; Dar Williams; and Jann Arden ... many more though!