Who are your three favorite female singers?

My top 10.
1. Eva Cassidy
2. Patricia Barber
3. Tracy Chapman
4. Diana Krall
5. Karen Carpenter
6. Mary Black
7. Stevie Nicks
8. Rickie Lee Jones
9. Hollie Cole
10. Janis Ian

I copied down all of the names. Lots of future listening exploration ... n = 131.
I look forward to finding anew talent. Thanks, OP for the posting!