Top 100 Artists of the 2000s

The Top 100 artists of the 2000s, who left an indelible mark on the music charts, are celebrated for their unparalleled contributions to the industry, blending influences across genres and cultures.

This list not only highlights their chart-topping hits but also sheds light on their lasting impact on the music scene of the early 21st century.

Dive into the melodies and rhythms that defined a generation, as we explore the musical pioneers who shaped the sounds of the 2000s.

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1. Outkast
2. Eminem
3. Coldplay
4. Radiohead
5. Kanye West
6. Alicia Keys
7. U2
8. System of a Down
9. The White Stripes
10. Green Day

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11. Red Hot Chili Peppers
12. Jay Z
13. Gorillaz
14. Usher
15. The Strokes
16. Queens of the Stone Age
17. Tool
18. Foo Fighters
19. Missy Elliot
20. Audioslave

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21. Beyoncé (Knowles)
22. Incubus
23. Pearl Jam
24. Weezer
25. A Perfect Circle
26. Linkin Park
27. Wilco
28. Dave Matthews
29. Beck
30. Destiny’s Child

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31. Muse
32. The Roots
33. Franz Ferdinand
34. Bruce Springsteen
35. Common
36. The Mars Volta
37. Opeth
38. Dream Theater
39. Aaliyah
40. Bright Eyes

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41. Ben Harper
42. Blink-182
43. Modest Mouse
44. Death Cab for Cutie
45. The Flaming Lips
46. John Mayer
47. Sigur Ros
48. The Killers
49. Snow Patrol
50. The Shins

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51. The Deftones
52. Phish
53. In Flames
54. The Dillinger Escape Plan
55. Slipknot
56. Porcupine Tree
57. Chevelle
58. The All American Rejects
59. Velvet Revolver
60. 50 Cent

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61. Mudvayne
62. Kamelot
63. At The Drive-In
64. Maroon 5
65. Korn
66. The Libertines
67. Staind
68. Daughtry
69. Nickleback
70. Gov’t Mule

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71. Robert Randolph & Family Band
72. Interpol
73. Keane
74. Mastodon
75. Doves
76. Scissor Sisters
77. The Dandy Warhols
78. Pink
79. Lostprophets
80. Iron & Wine

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81. Les Claypool
82. Fugazi
83. Kreator
84. PJ Harvey
85. Evanescence
86. 311
87. Ryan Adams
88. Los Lonely Boys
89. Meshuggah
90. The Hives

Jill Scott

91. Jill Scott
92. My Chemical Romance
93. Sheryl Crow
94. Fuel
95. Five For Fighting
96. Super Furry Animals
97. AFI
98. Jack Johnson
99. 3 Doors Down
100. Matchbox Twenty

Who was the most popular artist in the 2000s?

A blend of genre-defining sounds and transformative music movements defined the 2000s artists. Eminem, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys stood out as popular 2000s artists, each carving a unique niche in hip-hop, R&B, and pop, respectively. 

With his sharp lyrical prowess, Eminem became one of the top artists of the 2000s, selling millions of albums worldwide and garnering a broad fan base across diverse demographics.

Who are the artists who debuted in 2010?

The roster of 2000s music artists who debuted around 2010 includes names like Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, marking the transition into a new decade of pop music evolution. 

These artists, often referred to as early 2000s artists, quickly rose to fame with their distinctive voices and memorable hits, setting the stage for their dominance in the music industry throughout the subsequent years.