page_title: List of artists influenced by Madonna
section_title: Responses from artists
hierarchical_section_title: List of artists influenced by Madonna / Responses from artists
caption_attribution_description: Katy Perry en concert le 08 mars 2011 au Zenith de Paris dans le cadre de sa tournée " California Dreams Tour ".
context_page_description: Since her debut in 1982, Madonna's contributions to music, film, fashion, dance, and popular culture alongside with her attitude has influenced many other artists in the world. Her influence in the entertainment industry has generated extensive commentaries and analysis from critics, the media and public alike.
  Madonna's influence on artists is praised by most authors and historians, because when she emerged in the 80's, almost all the top artists in the world were men and bands, but after her, almost all would be female singers, with many critics saying that she still with the same status and unrivaled by any of her colleagues. This is one of the reasons why a range of authors commented that without her, "there would be no" many artists.
  Although Madonna took inspiration from other singers and people, music journalists from Billboard to MTV have commented that "she didn't follow anybody's formula" and "influenced herself".
context_section_description: The following are some comments made by artists who have been inspired by Madonna. They recognize the importance of Madonna in their careers and the entertainment industry. The O2 website explained that "artists aren’t afraid to admit their admiration for her".
  In 2009, Justin Timberlake recognizes that "her mighty influence seems to have subconsciously seeped into the videos of some of today’s biggest stars too". In 2014, rapper Kanye West declared her as "the Greatest Visual Musical Artist Of All Time" during his commentaries on popular culture and the Madonna's influence on the industry. Her ex-husband, Guy Ritchie admitted: "Madonna completely changed his life" because "it catapulted him into the public eye".
  Rihanna has named Madonna as her idol and biggest influence, and said she wants to be "the Black Madonna". Also, she commented: "I think that Madonna was a great inspiration for me, especially on my earlier work. If I had to examine her evolution through time, I think she reinvented her clothing style and music with success every single time. And at the same time remained a real force in entertainment in the whole world".
  Lady Gaga, who was known in the beginning of her career as "the Next Madonna", explained: "The last revolution was launched by Madonna 25 years ago" in addition to commenting that "there is really no one that is a more adoring and loving Madonna fan than me. I am the hugest fan personally and professionally".
  Britney Spears she is quoted saying in Madonnastyle by Carol Clerk,: "I have been a huge fan of Madonna since I was a little girl. She's the person that I've really looked up to. I would really, really like to be a legend like Madonna". She cites Madonna as a strong influence on her career.
  Katy Perry has cited Madonna as an influence more than once. Her film Katy Perry: Part of Me was largely influenced by Madonna's 1991 film Madonna: Truth or Dare. She also said that wants to be like Madonna.
  Beyoncé has credited to Madonna because she inspired her to take control of her own career.
  Miley Cyrus revealed that wants to be "the Next Madonna" and said that she always reinvents herself, and that's what I want to do.
  Nicki Minaj credits Madonna as a major influence on her career. She stated to Ryan Seacrest in 2012: "Meeting Madonna changed my life. Working with Madonna changed my life".
  Christina Aguilera has named Madonna as one of her biggest influences "for being re-inventive and being brave as a strong female, to explore whatever, even if they do get bad press. It's just like they were fearless."
  Kylie Minogue has been inspired by and compared to Madonna throughout her career. Minogue has said of Madonna: "Her huge influence on the world, in pop and fashion, meant that I wasn't immune to the trends she created. I admire her greatly but in the beginning she made it difficult for artists like me, she had done everything there was to be done ...", and "Madonna's the Queen of Pop, I'm the princess. I'm quite happy with that."
  Avril Lavigne confessed want to be "the New Madonna". She added: "I want to be around the way Madonna has done it. She's had her life but still maintained her career throughout".
  Jessica Simpson when confessed that was accidentally influenced by Madonna's "Holiday", she admitted that Madonna "did influence me and still does today. I hope to have the longevity of her career".
  Dita Von Teese give credits to Madonna "for inspiring her to be individual". Also, she said "with helping her feel comfortable with her looks as a youngster".
  Brittany Murphy confessed that Madonna had a quote: "I’m going to change the world". She later said that "was a huge inspiration to me so I decided I was going to be my own version of Madonna when I grew up".
  Alizée cited to Madonna in many times as one of her biggest influence. In 2008, she declared: "The only my thing left is meet Madonna and singing with her". In 2010, said "Madonna is a singer who I greatly admire her talent and career. Instead, by Lady Gaga I feel not that admiration, sometimes I think that falls into the ridiculous, "I th
caption: Katy Perry one of the best known artists influenced by Madonna.
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