This article highlights the top ten musicians who made it big starting as child stars. Some of these artists include Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joss Stone, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé Knowles, and more. These child prodigies have showcased their excellent musical skills at a very young age, and it has resulted in extraordinary careers with millions of records sold worldwide. Through their music, they have inspired a generation of young artists and have become icons in the music industry, with their contributions recognized both locally and globally. These artists’ stories prove that age is just a number when it comes to making great music.
The Top 10 Musicians Who Started Out as Child Stars
Child prodigies in music are not an entirely new phenomenon. There have been many young talents who have given the world peeks into their extraordinary musical abilities at a very tender age that its aftermath has often been quite remarkable. Many of these young musicians went on to become iconic artists whom people love and adore even to this day. Here, we look at ten top musicians who started out as child stars, proving that age is just a number when it comes to making great music.
1. Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder was undoubtedly one of the most talented child stars in the world. Born in 1950 in Michigan, he was blinded by a medical condition shortly after his birth. Despite his disability, the youngster had an exceptional voice, and his trademark harmonica playing was something to marvel at. By the age of 12, he had released his first-ever album titled ‘Little Stevie Wonder. It contained his early hit song, ‘Fingertips,’ which debuted atop the Billboard charts, a record he still holds as the youngest artist to achieve such a milestone.
2. Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s rise to fame started at the age of 11 when he became the lead singer of the Jackson 5. Alongside his four siblings, Jackson delivered hit after hit, becoming one of the most successful artists of all time. He went on to have a solo career and released some of the most iconic albums in music history, including ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad.’
3. Joss Stone
Joss Stone was in the music industry’s limelight when she was just 14 years old. A child prodigy, she stunned the world with her soulful voice and heartfelt soul music. The young British singer released her debut album ‘The Soul Sessions’ in 2003, and since then, she has released several other albums, selling millions of copies worldwide.
4. Justin Bieber
Canadian singer Justin Bieber was just fifteen years old when he was discovered by talent scout and signed by American singer Usher. Bieber quickly rose to fame with songs like “Baby,” becoming a teen sensation almost overnight. He has since become a global superstar, selling millions of records worldwide.
5. LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes was only 13 years old when she released her debut album titled ‘Blue.’ The album went on to become a massive commercial success, with LeAnn becoming one of the youngest artists to win a Grammy award. Since then, she has released numerous other albums, becoming one of the most successful women in country music history.
6. Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles was just nine years old when she started performing in group talents competitions with her childhood friends Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson. The trio later became Destiny’s Child and sold millions of records worldwide. Beyonce’s solo career took off, and she has since emerged as one of the most prominent and successful musicians in the world.
7. Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson’s singing voice was evident even as a young child. She started singing in church at the age of seven and later entered the world of reality TV, competing in season 3 of “American Idol.” Though she finished in seventh place, she went on to become a star, winning an Academy Award for her role in the movie “Dreamgirls.”
8. Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera was a familiar face on the Disney channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club,” where she appeared alongside the likes of Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake. She later went on to release her debut album, ‘Christina Aguilera,’ which went on to become a massive commercial success.
9. Britney Spears
Like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears also got her start on “The Mickey Mouse Club.” She signed a record deal at the age of fifteen, and her debut album ‘…Baby One More Time’ became a massive commercial success. She went on to become one of the most iconic pop stars of the early 2000s.
10. Diana Ross
Diana Ross, the queen of Motown, started her singing career as a member of the Supremes when she was just 15 years old. The Supremes became one of the most successful groups of the 1960s and, after leaving the group in 1970, Ross continued her success with a string of successful solo albums.
In conclusion, starting young may be beneficial to musicians who tend to develop an ear, taste, and voice for music that may arguably become refined over time. These ten musicians mentioned above have proven that talent can’t be hidden, even when in a child. They have inspired many aspiring artists worldwide and continue to be celebrated for their music, talent, and contribution to the world of music as we know it.