20 Best German Singers Of All Time

Hello readers! Wie geht es Ihnen heute? (how are you?) I am back with another topic named German singers. We must know that Germany is a very popular country in terms of everything, such as beer, football, bread and sausages, palaces and castles, festivals, carnivals, and last but not least German singers.

Undoubtedly, the music industry is a huge part of Germany. It has given the world several great composers, bands, and artists for sure. These German singers are creating music of another level that barely could be defined through words. 

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In addition to this, the German singers are also grammar freaks, the lyrics of their songs are bound to draw applause. However, this article comprises the list of the 20 best german singers of all time. So without any further ado let’s dive straight into the list. 

1- Nena

Nena is one of the most successful German singers of all time with a net worth of $15 million. Her real name is Gabriele Susanne Kerner. It has been almost four decades since she has been in this musical world. In addition to this, she also has served as a TV presenter and a judge.  Her journey has been inspirational from starting out her career as a singer then becoming a popular actress and then a well-known TV personality. Kudos! To her. 

The singer’s best hits include  

• Rette mich 
• Made in Germany 
• Du bist so gut für mich
• Warning signs

2- Sarah Connor

The singer has a net worth of $10 million. Not just a popular german singer but is also a popular songwriter as well. Sarah has grown up in Hamburg which is a wonderful place to be at. However, she also has learned soul music residing there. She was very young when she sang gospel. Following 2001, her masterpiece debut single, “let’s get back to the bad boys”, climbed to number 2 in the Grammy. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Bounce
• Just one last dance
• Vincent 
• Let’s get back to bed- boy!

3- Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich is one of the most famous German singers of all time and has a beautiful tone of voice. The singer has a net worth of $20 million. However, she often used to be in the headlines for having professional relationships with photographers. Do you know her real name? It’s not Marlene, it’s Marie Magdalene Dietrich and her family nicknamed her Lena. Furthermore, she had orchestral aspirations. Later, she suffered from bacillophobia. Well guys, Towards the end of her life she lived in almost total isolation. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Falling in love again
• The boys in the backroom
• Peter
• I have been in love before

4- Lou Bega

Lou Bega has spent most of his life with his mother Nicole in Italy as he was very close to her. Later on, he moved to Florida where he derived inspiration for recording his hit single named, “Mambo No. 5”. The singer has a net worth of $2 million. In his musical career, he started out as a rapper. When he turned 13 he started working with a hip-hop group comprising two members. However, In 2019, Bega released “Scatman & Hatman”, his first release since 2013.

The singer’s best hits include, 

• I got a girl 
• Sweet like cola
• Mambo mambo
• A little bit of Monica

5- Till Lindemann

Till Lindemann grew up and was raised in an educated family. The singer has a net worth of $8 million. He spent most of his childhood in a village (Germany). When he was in his teenage years he had a keen interest in sports and wanted to achieve something huge in sports. Nevertheless, it didn’t happen. Speaking of his musical career, he began his career with a punk rock band First Arsch, where he played drums. Although he used to consider himself a weak vocalist in the prior, later he realized that he is The Best. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Cowboy
• Yukon
• Frau & Mann
• Golden shower 

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6- Lena Meyer-Landrut

Lena Meyer-Landrut has a net worth of $5 million. She is a popular german singer, songwriter, and voice actress as well. In addition to this, she has won numerous awards in her career. She has a charming personality and people refer to her as a quick-witted and intuitive person. However, she is not so open about her personal life or her personal matters. She only likes to talk about her professional life. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Satellite 
• Taken by a stranger 
• A million and one 
• time

7- Kim Petras

Kim Petras’s older sister is also a singer like him. Her parents are creative as well. Hence, she grew up in a positive environment and with people from whom she can be inspired. She was also known as the world’s youngest Transsexual person. The singer has a net worth of $5 million. Apart from singing she also has worked as a model. Furthermore, Between 2008 and 2009, Petras released a string of singles. Moreover, Petras was ranked at number 19 on Billboard’s Artist Chart. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Heart to break 
• I don’t want it all 
• Treat me like a slut 
• Can’t do better
• Unlock it 

8- Bill Kaulitz

Bill Kaulitz is a singer and songwriter. However, he is very much fond of  Parties, singing, songwriting, and fashion designing. The singer has a net worth of $30 million. He strongly looks up to Nena, the greatest German singer. Furthermore, He is open-minded, friendly, extremely talkative, ambitious, sensitive, and romantic. Moreover, He describes himself as an “insider” because he’d rather spend time slouching inside the house than go outside and get some fresh air. However, He’s not a fan of exploring nature. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• If i die tomorrow
• Love don’t break me 
• White lies 
• monsoon

9- Nico

Nico has inspired a plethora of singers with a net worth of $5 million. However, her actual name is Christa Paffgen. Apart from being an outstanding singer, she is also a songwriter, musician, model, and actress. Furthermore, she started out her career at a very young age. Later, she worked with numerous producers and directors. The great thing about her is she started singing at an early age till the time she died.  

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Sunday morning 
• Facing the wind
• No one is there 
• Waiting for the man 

10- Xavier Naidoo

German soul and R&B singer, Xavier Naidoo has appeared on several channels such as Universal URBAN, Xavier Naidoo, VanessaMaiVEVO, Samy Deluxe, and Shirin David. The singer has a net worth of $5 million. Furthermore, he is someone who has been a part of numerous controversies only because of the content of his songs which comprised political statements, and the use of homophobic, and racist tropes. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Dieser weg 
• Ich kenne nichts
• Alles kann besser werden 

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11- Herbert Grönemeyer

The singer has a net worth of $20 million. Following 1995, Herbert became the first German singer to perform an MTV unplugged concert. Do you remember the role that he played in a movie named “das boot”? Yes, it was released during the time when he was not so famous as a rock star. apart from being a singer and actor, he is also a musician, producer, and composer. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Der weg 
• Manner
• Deine hand 
• Bochum 

12- Thomas Anders

Famous german singer, Thomas Anders is also a songwriter and a record producer well known for his various hit singles. Well, he is a popular vocalist for the successful ’80s-era dance-pop duo Modern Talking. More precisely, he is one of those  German stars who has made both a national and international impact on music history. The singer has a net worth of $145 million. Let me also tell you about Worldwide CD sales of Modern Talking and of Thomas Anders’ solo works have now topped the 125 million mark. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Wir leben schlager 
• Sie hat es wieder getan 
• Alles wird gut 

13- Rob Pilatus

The singer has a net worth of $5 million. He is a German singer, dancer, model, and rapper. Unfortunately, When he was born his parents gave him up. He spent his first four years in a Bavarian orphanage. Fortunately, he was adopted by a Munich family. Apart from being a singer, he is also a model and a dancer. Moreover, his album named “girl you know it’s true” became a worldwide hit. Hence the album sold millions of copies. Apart from this, he was a member of the pop music duo Milli Vanilli. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Girl you know it’s 
• Baby don’t forget my number 
• Girl I’m gonna miss you 
• Keep on running 

14- Dieter Bohlen

The singer has a net worth of $250 million, making him one of the thousand richest germans. This popular german singer and songwriter who is also a successful producer and television personality have given back-to-back hit singles tracks. Furthermore, the list of genres that he is great at is as follows: pop, Europop, Synthpop, Eurodance, Euro disco, and Sand Chlager. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• You are my heart, you are my soul 
• You can win if you want 
• Do you wanna 
• Sexy sexy lover 

15- Annemarie Eilfeld

The list of genres that german singer, Annemarie Eilfeld follows are Electropop and Electro rock. She is a famous songwriter as well with a net worth of $7 million. Following May 2010, she released her first single named “Animal Instinct”. As she is the daughter of a music teacher and an estate agent, she had an amazing childhood. As soon as she turned 7, her parents got him into music and dance school. Following this, she participated in numerous local song contests. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Keine panik 
• Hor nicht auf zu tanzen 
• Es geht vorbei
• Dein herz ist eine geisterstadt

16- Klaus Meine

The singer has a net worth of $75 million. He is a popular german singer and songwriter who is best known for being a member of an outstanding rock band named scorpions. Furthermore, he follows the list of genres: hard rock, heavy metal, and glam metal. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Still loving you 
• Wind of change 
• Always Somewhere 
• You & I 
• Holiday 

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17- Yvonne Catterfeld

Yvonne Catterfeld is one of the famous German singers, phenomenal actress, and television personality with a net worth of $10 million. The list of genres that she follows is pop and soul. As a solo artist, she has sold nearly one million records in her 15 years of a musical career. Apart from this she also has won numerous awards such as Bambi Award, a Goldene Stimmgabel, and an ECHO Award. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Fur dich 
• Irgendwas 
• Pendel 
• Back in July 

18- Helene Fischer

The singer has a net worth of $45 million. This german singer has a melodious voice. To date, she has sold around 15 million records worldwide. Furthermore, She holds the record for having won the most ECHO awards by any artist, with a total of seventeen times, between the years 2009 and 2018. Moreover, She also holds the record for having won seven Goldene Henne awards, three Bambis, and, two Golden Cameras, by any artist, separately in each category.in addition to this, She was listed at number 8 in the Forbes’ list of top-earning female artists worldwide, making her the current most successful non-English singer.

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Vamos a Marte 
• You raise me up 
• Achterbahn 
• Null auf 100

19- Sandra

Sandra is absolutely amazing and has been showcasing her talents since she entered this musical world. The singer has a net worth of $25 million. Furthermore, the list of genres that she follows is pop, synth-pop, and disco. Yet, she has sold around 33 million records worldwide. Undoubtedly, she is one of the most successful German female vocalists who also has a huge fanbase. 

The singer’s best hits include, 

• Sadness
• Maria Magdalena 
• Return to innocence
• In the heat of the night 

20- Klaus Nomi

The singer has a net worth of $15 million. Do you know what made him a legend? It’s his operatic and virtuosic range as a singer that made him a legend. In addition to this, he has a quirky dressing style that catches the attention. Apart from this, his wild stage performance would have been enough to gain him popularity and a fan base alone. Furthermore, He was a classically trained opera singer and his voice was almost as shocking to hear as his outfits were to see.

The singer’s best hits include 

• Total eclipse
• Cold song 
• Nomi song 
• Wasting my time