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5 most recognizable voices in American music?

While watching CNNs Larry King interview Johnny Cash a few days ago, I commented to my wife that Johnny Cash probably has one of the five most recognizable voices in American music today. My wife agreed and then asked "Well who are the other four?" After some discussion, we came up with our nominations (in no particular order):

Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
Barbra Streisand
Louie Armstrong

This question probably assumes that the singer is quite famous and that their music has been around quite awhile-- or they became really famous really fast. We'd be interested in knowing what other A'Gon members think about these five, or others you would nominate instead for this "top five"? Thanks. Craig
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John Lee Hooker, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Todd Rundgren, Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefhart - 5 octave range?).
Heard Bing Crosby today on the car radio singing "White Christmas".
Comfort food for your ears. Merry Christmas!
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The average person, seeing a Captain Beefhart show, would think he and his mates were a big spoof -a put on. No! This was who they were. Their music was utterly flawless. Their music WAS their reality. Like Hendrix, they were not their true selves unless they were playing.
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French: Edith Piaf, Charles Boyer, Pepe LePew.
Russian Aida Nikolaychuk (YouTube sensation).  
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sevs: If you like to drone, check out "Program" on the Silver Apples album. Happy Holidays!
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Sevs: If you don't know Captain Beefheart, check out his "Spotlight Kid" album. He is the best-of-the-best of "out there" americans (IMO of course). Check out this footage from German TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpHgG4jILa0
P.S. I've recently learned of 4-5 previously unheard Silver Apples albums! Overwhelming! 
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