Top Ten: Favorite Clean Vocalists

     This is something I have been thinking about for a long time.  I thought it would be fun to rank my favorite band members according to a variety of different things such as guitarists, singers, etc.  So this is my first official top ten on this blog.  I just want to clarify that this list is my top ten favorite clean singers, no screamers or dual singer/screamers involved.  I am not necessarily judging my selections on skill, but just how much I enjoy them.  So here is is folks, my top ten favorite clean singers.  And if you notice, the singers name will be in a different color.  If you want to hear the singer I selected singing just click the name and it will bring you to a link showing off the singers ability. 

10. Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty, solo work)
I have been a Rob Thomas fan ever since could enjoy music.  Matchbox Twenty was one of my first favorite bands as a kid and I loved what he did in Yourself Or Someone Like You.  I love how he is a very emotional sounding singer at times, but he also knows how to sound great in a more reserved role.  I also enjoy his work in his solo projects, as well as the song "Smooth" that he did with Santana. 
9. Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Call him raspy, call him grunge, call him whatever you want, but Cobain was more than just a fad.  Although Cobain also plays guitar in Nirvana, it is his singing that really gets me into them.  Whether he is mumbling or yelling until his vocal chords are about to shred, Cobain arguably has one of the best voices of the grunge movement. 
8. Hayley Williams (Paramore)
First off, I just want to give kudos to Ms. Williams for being the only girl to make it on my list.  Most would say the world of punk rock is a boys club of sorts, but Hayley does a great job of holding in there.  Hayley is one of those front(wo)men that really take command of a song and add that extra kick to it.  Hayley is truly one of the great singers of her time, and in my opinion, is still on the incline. 
7. John Mayer (John Mayer Trio, solo work)
Mayer has been seducing the women of the world for more than a decade, but has also been seducing mine, since I heard the song "No Such Thing."  John Mayer has one of the smoothest voices I have ever heard, and is one of my favorite easy listening artists to listen too.  Even as I write this, he is relaxing me with his smooth vocal delivery. 
6. Max Bemis (Say Anything, Two Tongues, Max Bemis and the Painful Splits)
Many people might argue with me about this pick.  Although he doesn't have the strongest vocals per-say, I am in love with his nasally vocal delivery.  He also really knows how to work a live set and an acoustic stage, both things meaning a lot to me.  It was Bemis' lyrics and singing that first brought me to Say Anything, which is my favorite band. 
5. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, solo work)
I like Cornell for a lot of the same reasons that I like Cobain.  His delivery is more of a raspy style and he knows how to control his voice between mellow singing and yelling.  But what makes Cornell such a great singer is the fact that no matter what kind of musical environment he is in, he can strive.  In more reserved mellow songs he can take command with his mellower style vocals and be great at it, while during more up beat and aggressive songs he can maintain his more upbeat and yelling style of singing while staying in command of the song. 
4. Craig Owens (D.R.U.G.S., Chiodos)
Many people wouldn't know what would happen to Craig Owens when he was released from the band Chiodos.  For those of you who guessed make a new band that was as good as his old band, you guessed correctly.  Owens has been tearing the scene up with his new band that just released their first CD, and I am really impressed with his singing on the CD.  Owens is really good at singing at a higher key, which not all men can say that they are good at. 
3. Justin Timberlake (solo work, Nsync)
I know I'm going to get criticism for this choice, but honestly Timberlake was one of the greatest singers to come out of the pop genre.  Timberlake has many things admired in a singer; a good voice, range and lack of auto-tunes.  I will continue to view Timberlake as an elite singer until someone convinces me otherwise.
2. Tyler Carter (Woe, Is Me and solo work)
The only thing that is currently keeping Tyler Carter from being my number one pick at this moment is his lack of experience.  Carter was truly gifted with a great voice and vocal range and I am extremely happy that I stumbled across his band.  Carter has a really great range and even with lack of experience, has great control.  I am really excited to see what he can do in the future and maybe one day he can become my favorite singer. 
1. Jonny Craig (Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance, solo work)
Regardless of whatever scandals Craig is currently going through, you can't deny the power of his voice.  Whether he is singing in a more reserved fashion or absolutely shrilling his vocals out, Jonny Craig does it with poise and command.  Currently in enroled in three projects, and that's just what I know of, this man has devoted himself to a life of singing and it really shows in his vocals.  Currently only being able to be touched by Tyler Carter, who shares a similar style of singing, Craig will be securely at the top of my list for at least another couple of years.

     Well there you have it everybody, my list of favorite clean singers.  Now I really want to stress these next points.  The first is that you should take the time to really check out these bands or artists if you haven't already, you might find something you really like.  Second of all, I would really like some feedback on this one.  I would love to know your opinions on this list.  Let me know if you think I missed someone, or if you feel someone shouldn't be on the list, or even if you feel someone should be higher or lower.  Also remember that this list is for singers that just sing, no screamers or combos.  Thank you for reading this and I hope you comment so I can reply back.