THE BEST AMERICAN FEMALE SINGERS-ENTERTAINERS FROM THE COTTON FIELDS ERA TO PRESENT.

SELECTION AND INCLUSION CRITERIA

13-     Art and entertainment historians, reviewers, authors and publishers;

14-     Books and encyclopedias on arts and entertainment;

15-     Bill boards and charts. Listing of all categories, styles and genre and artists’ ranking;

16-     Number of artists performances, appearances, shows and length of career;

17-     Number, size and scope of public references and sites dedicated to artists, entertainers and performers;

18-    National and international news wire agencies;

19-    Size and number of performances, shows and appearances of artists, performers, entertainers in foreign countries;

20-    National and international awards earned or bestowed upon;

21-    Number of artists’ national and international bests-selling records, Albums, CDs and hits worldwide;

22-    Number of public appearances on the silver screen, television and radio;

23-    Number and size of artists’ national and international tours;

24-    Products endorsed by artists;

25-    Products and brands named after an artist;

26-    Independent, authorized and unauthorized bibliographies written about artists;

27-    Academic researches, papers and dissertations written about artists;

28-    Inclusion of artists in major national and international directories, guides, Who’s Who and encyclopedias;

29-    Amount of articles about artists that appeared in regional, national and international newspapers and publications.

30-    Amount of documentaries, programs and specials about artists which were aired on radio and television;

31-    Amount and number of songs recorded by original artists which were re-recorded and performed by other artists worldwide, including foreign languages;

32-    Amount and nature of artists’ names mentioning and reference to in any sort and kind of publications, press releases, interviews, communiqués, comparisons, bills and studies by professional and amateurs at all levels and related fields and disciplines;