VH1’s 50 Greatest Women of the video era

From VH-1.com

From Madonna to the Go-Gos and Queen Latifah and Britney Spears women have commandeered the previously testosterone ruled world of rock, pop and hip-hop like never before. Female groups, rockers, rappers and pop stars have come a long way since pioneering women like Diana Ross & The Supremes and Janis Joplin laid the groundwork and broke down barriers in the 1960’s & 1970’s. Their legacy is the focus of VH1’s 50 Greatest Women of The Video Era, hosted by TV and screen star Julianna Margulies.

Spanning a 20-year period, 1983-to present, 50 Greatest Women will encompass a standout mix of pop sensations, girl groups, female rappers, divas and women rockers. The list will feature profiles on the multitasking female artists of today who not only sing but perform, write, dance, choreograph, act and in some instances manage their own careers. Mariah Carey, Cher, Whitney Houston, Norah Jones, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, Jennifer Lopez and many more will be featured on the program. The special will also include new and exclusive interviews by numerous celebrities to add commentary to the segments.And here’s the 50 Greatest Women of the video era by VH-1:

1. MADONNA
2. Janet Jackson
3. Whitney Huston
4. Britney Spears
5. Mariah Carey
6. Sheryl Crow
7. TLC
8. Shania Twain
9. Gwen Stefani
10. Celine Dion
11. Mary J. Blige
12. Annie Lennox
13. Chrissie Hynde
14. Christina Aguilera
15. Destiny’s Child
16. Alanis Morrissette
17. Cher
18. Missy Elliott
19. Pink
20. The Go-Go’s
21. Jennifer Lopez
22. Tina Turner
23. Stevie Nicks
24. Salt N Pepa
25. Faith Hill
26. Pat Benatar
27. Dixie Chicks
28. Queen Latifah
29. Cyndi Lauper
30. En Vogue
31. Melissa Etheridge
32. Jewel
33. Alicia Keys
34. The Bangles
35. Aaliyah
36. Tori Amos
37. Sade
38. Courtney Love
39. Shakira
40. Lil’ Kim
41. Bjork
42. Lauryn Hill
43. Sarah McLachan
44. Norah Jones
45. Joan Jett
46. Ashanti
47. Paula Abdul
48. Eve
49. Kylie Minogue
50. Avril Lavigne