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Height, like so many important things, is a matter of measurement. From ‘short kings’ to your favorite NBA star, we all work with what we’ve been blessed with, and some have been more blessed than others.
If you’re interested in learning more about some of the tallest singers, you’re in the right place. Make yourself comfortable as we go over 28 professional singers with incredible height.
1. Flo Rida
American rapper and hip-hop singer-songwriter Flo Rida is first on our list of tallest singers. He’s 6’3″, which makes him inches above many professional musicians. You can’t miss him when singing his 2007 hit “Low” onstage.
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2. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a giant in the music industry, but she also happens to be taller than average. Time’s 2023 Person of the Year and the “Blank Space” singer is 5‘11″, which only adds to her larger-than-life success and makes it easy to see her at her performances–no matter where you are sitting.
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3. Machine Gun Kelly
Next up on our impressive tall singers is Machine Gun Kelly, who stands at 6’4″. Of course, some reports have said he’s lied about his height and is 6‘2 – which would still make him much taller than most artists.
4. Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion is a talented pop musician, garnering attention first online for her freestyling videos and eventually pushing her career forward to become one of the biggest names in the recording industry. Her impressive leap to fame isn’t the only fascinating thing about her – she’s also 5‘10,” which is quite tall for a woman.
5. Notorious B.I.G.
The late Notorious B.I.G. made a name for himself in the 90s with hits like “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Sky’s the Limit.” Known as one of the best rappers of all time, the smash hit artist is also on our list of tall singers, standing at an impressive 6‘3″. B.I.G. indeed.
6. Future
Rapper Future is one of the first of his kind, pioneering the use of auto-tune melodies to add another element to the trap music industry. The professional is 6‘2″. Future’s height makes him above average when compared to most of his rapper peers.
Related: 15 Best Future Songs
7. Yung Gravy
Yung Gravy is the next on our list of the tallest singers. The “Welcome to Chilis” and “Mrs. Worldwide” rapper and singer stands at an incredible 6‘8″, making him tall and among some of the tallest people in the country.
8. Waka Flocka Flame
Waka Flocka Flame is 6‘4″, ensuring the “No Hands” artist stands out in a crowd. His height isn’t the only thing memorable about him. The rapper signed to Warner Bros. Records and 1017 Brick Squad in 2009, soon propelling to fame with “Hard in da Paint” and “O Let’s Do It.”
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9. Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow is a rapper and singer who’s received various awards for his work, shooting to fame and landing a spot on Variety’s “30 Under 30” list. Most sources cite the innovative rapper as 6‘3″, though some say he’s around 5‘9″ – so either he’s average or quite tall.
10. Zendaya
Zendaya is next on our list of tall singers. The multi-faceted singer, actress, and model resides much higher than her 5’7″ boyfriend, Tom Holland, at an impressive 5‘10″.
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11. Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger, the lead singer of the rock band Nickelback (and also famous for dating singer Avril Lavigne), is an impressive 6’1″, making him one of the tallest singers in rock and roll.
12. Floor Jansen
Floor Jansen, Dutch singer and songwriter, towers over the rest of her peers at a respectable six feet tall. Her height helps her stand out as the lead vocalist of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. She’s actually unique in that she’s one of the only rock and roll singers that made our tallest singers list besides Chad Kroeger–and she towers over others in the genre, like Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger.
13. Blueface
If you’re looking for some of the tallest singers on the planet, you can’t complete the list without adding rapper Blueface. The 6’3″ rapper became famous after coining his unique, offbeat style in the music video for “Respect My Cryppin.”
14. Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea doesn’t seem like she’d be much taller than other rappers, but the “Fancy” singer is several inches above average at 5’10”. She’s even taller when wearing heels, which she often does.
15. Jay Z
Jay Z is an incredible rapper, but the “Empire State of Mind” singer is often hidden behind the radiant light that is his wife, Beyonce. You might not even notice that the legend of rap and producer of many commercial and creative successes, like Rihanna, is 6’2″.
16. Snoop Dogg
You can’t make a complete list of tall singers without including Snoop Dogg, who might seem like he’s short, but really, he towers above crowds at 6‘4″ and is one of the tallest rappers on the music scene. Many fans noticed this fact when the singer performed at Super Bowl LVI.
17. Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes might seem like an innocent, small young man, but he’s 6’1″. The “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” pop singer is nearly a foot taller than his previous (and possibly current) love interest, Camila Cabello.
18. Adele
Adele has a low-toned, powerful mezzo-soprano voice and a massive stage presence – and her height matches up with her ability to win Grammy awards. Though she might seem much shorter if you’re seated far away from the stage at her Las Vegas residency, Adele is taller than the average woman at 5‘9″.
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19. Lizzo
Next on our list of the tallest singers is Lizzo – another entry on our list of tallest singers that might take some by surprise. The “Truth Hurts” artist already has enough personality to capture any attention she wants, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s also 5’10”.
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20. Jennifer Hudson
Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson became a worldwide phenomenon through her breakthrough on shows like American Idol and released hits like “If This Isn’t Love.” Hudson stands at 5’9″, which only adds to the powerful stage presence she’s mastered.
21. Jordin Sparks
Next on our list of tall singers is pop star Jordin Sparks, towering above other music artists at 5’10”. Perhaps her height is what helped her catch the attention of the judges on the sixth season of American Idol, making her the youngest to win the show at 17.
22. Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton is up next on our list of the tallest singers. The “God’s Country” crooner seems pretty short in real life, but Shelton is above average in stature at 6’5″.
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23. Harry Styles
Former One Direction member and current dominating solo artist Harry Styles is another who seems like he would be of relatively average height in person. However, the modern heartthrob is taller than most people at six feet.
24. Luke Hemmines
Luke Hemmines once opened for Harry Styles as a member of the band Five Seconds of Summer and happens to be next up on our list of tall singers. The lead vocalist and guitarist of 5S0S sang songs like “She Looks So Perfect” while rocking a six-foot height.
25. Paul McCartney
Now, Paul McCartney isn’t technically one of the tallest singers as he stands at only 5’11” tall, which is pretty average for a man. But, he is the tallest of his musical group, the Beatles, even though many fans have disputed this fact, claiming John Lennon was, in fact, taller than Paul.
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26. Elvis Presley
Although the king of rock and roll has been dead since 1977, Elvis Presley was one of the tallest singers of his time, standing at six feet before his death. It’s likely his height contributed to his fame among female fans, though we are sure his soulful voice and rhythmic hips also played a part.
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27. Art Garfunkel
Part of the two-man funk duo Simon and Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel towered over Paul Simon at six feet, which was almost a foot taller than 5’3” Paul Simon. This didn’t stop the two from releasing numerous Billboard hits and becoming one of the most famous singing groups of all time.
28. Calvin Harris
Last but not least is Calvin Harris, a Scottish DJ and record producer and occasional singer and songwriter. The man is responsible for working with dozens of top-tier artists, such as Rihanna and Ne-Yo. Harris is a whopping 6‘6.
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