1. Country
Classic & Modern Country, Country Rock
- Johnny Cash
- Willie Nelson
- Reba McEntire
- Alan Jackson
- Brooks & Dunn
- Dwight Yoakam
- Toby Keith
- Travis Tritt
- The Judds
- Dolly Parton
- k.d. lang
- Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Trace Adkins
2. Rock
Classic Rock, Arena Rock, Hard Rock, Heartland Rock
- Beatles
- Rolling Stones
- Queen
- Van Halen
- Aerosmith
- Journey
- Styx
- Bon Jovi
- U2
- Tom Petty
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Guns N' Roses
- Def Leppard
- John Mellencamp
- Paul McCartney
3. Pop
Mainstream Pop, Adult Pop
- Adele
- Celine Dion
- George Michael
- Kelly Clarkson
- Robbie Williams
- Mariah Carey
- Mika
- Michael Bolton
- Gloria Estefan
- Rick Astley
- Wilson Phillips
4. Singer-Songwriter / Folk
Acoustic, Folk, Easy Listening
- James Taylor
- John Denver
- Tracy Chapman
- Eva Cassidy
- Ron Sexsmith
- Simon & Garfunkel
- Peter, Paul & Mary
- Joshua Kadison
- Jewel
- Jason Mraz
5. Alternative / Indie
Alternative, College Rock, Indie
- Cranberries
- Cardigans
- Weezer
- Beck
- Portishead
- Keane
- Matchbox Twenty
- OneRepublic
- New Radicals
- Sugar Ray
6. Soul / R&B
Classic Soul, Modern R&B, Neo Soul
- Stevie Wonder
- Prince
- Whitney Houston
- Boyz II Men
- Luther Vandross
- Anita Baker
- Alicia Keys
- Aaliyah
- Beyoncé
- TLC
- SWV
- Patti LaBelle
- Mary J. Blige
- Stevie Wonder
- Sam Cooke
7. Hip-Hop / Rap
- Run-D.M.C.
- Public Enemy
- Eminem
- Snoop Dogg
- Missy Elliott
- Beastie Boys
- Queen Latifah
- Pitbull
- Salt-N-Pepa
- MC Hammer
- TobyMac (also Christian)
8. Dance / Electronic
Dance Pop, Eurodance, Freestyle, House
- Real McCoy
- Ace of Base
- Technotronic
- Robin S.
- Black Box
- C+C Music Factory
- Crystal Waters
- KC & The Sunshine Band
- Deee-Lite
- AB Logic
9. Jazz
Traditional, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
- Diana Krall
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Chuck Mangione
- Herb Alpert
- Norah Jones
- Michael Bublé
- Frank Sinatra
- Nat King Cole
- Mel Tormé
10. Gospel / Christian
- Amy Grant
- Michael W. Smith
- Kirk Franklin
- CeCe Winans
- TobyMac
- Lauren Daigle
- Carman
- Kathy Troccoli
- Mandisa
- Natalie Grant
- Selah
- Michael Card
- Mary Mary
- Take 6
- Richard Smallwood
- Ron Kenoly
11. Oldies / Classic Pop
1950s–1960s Pop & Vocal Groups
- Elvis Presley
- Beach Boys
- Four Seasons
- Little Richard
- Chubby Checker
- Herman's Hermits
- Mamas & Papas
- Ronettes
- Monkees
- Little Anthony & The Imperials
- Jay & The Americans
12. Motown
- Temptations
- Four Tops
- Supremes
- Jackson 5
- Smokey Robinson
- Gladys Knight
13. Blues / Americana
- Bonnie Raitt
- Eric Clapton
- Sheryl Crow
- Los Lonely Boys
14. World / Celtic / Reggae
- Enya
- Angelique Kidjo
- Jesse Cook
- Bob Marley
- Jimmy Cliff
- Inner Circle
- Barra MacNeils
- Corrs
- Charo
15. New Wave / Synth Pop
- Depeche Mode
- Erasure
- Eurythmics
- Howard Jones
- Thompson Twins
- Berlin
- Bananarama
16. Soundtracks / Instrumental
- Hans Zimmer
- Jim Brickman
- Mason Williams
- John Tesh
- Barrage
17. Vocal Groups / Harmony
- Carpenters
- Cowsills
- Bee Gees
- Spinners
- Oak Ridge Boys
- Moffatts
- Four Freshmen
18. Comedy / Novelty
- Weird Al Yankovic
- Green Jelly