AOR, or Adult-Oriented Rock, is a genre that combines the melody and grandiosity of rock with a soft, mainstream appeal, creating an infectious sound that has captured audiences for decades. At the heart of these timeless hits are the vocalists, whose powerful and emotive voices have become synonymous with the genre itself. The following is a list of the 40 best AOR vocalists of all time, each with their own unique contributions to the music world.

1. Steve Perry (Journey)
2. Lou Gramm (Foreigner)
3. Richard Marx
4. Mickey Thomas (Starship)
5. Jimi Jamison (Survivor)
6. John Farnham
7. David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
8. Brad Delp (Boston)
9. Ann Wilson (Heart)
10. Robin Zander (Cheap Trick)
11. Benjamin Orr (The Cars)
12. Eric Martin (Mr. Big)
13. Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon)
14. Peter Cetera (Chicago)
15. Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force)
16. Freddy Curci (Sheriff, Alias)
17. Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, The Firm)
18. Bobby Kimball (Toto)
19. Kelly Hansen (Foreigner)
20. Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
21. Steve Overland (FM)
22. Lou Pardini (Chicago)
23. Fergie Frederiksen (Toto)
24. Stan Bush
25. Tommy Shaw (Styx)
26. Jack Blades (Night Ranger)
27. Steve Augeri (Journey)
28. John Payne (Asia)
29. Bob Catley (Magnum)
30. Jeff Scott Soto
31. Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)
32. Phil Collins
33. Don Henley
34. Richard Page
35. Greg Rolie
36. Danny Vaughn
37. David Paich
38. Steve Walsh
39. Dave Bickler
40. Jim Peterik

Each one of these vocalists has brought something unforgettable to AOR music; their voices resonate with emotion and power, enchanting listeners and earning them a place in music history as some of the greatest voices in rock and pop music all around the world.