21 Under 21 is an annually ranking by American music magazine ''Billboard'' beginning in 2010. It honours young musicians under the age of 21 in the music for impact over the previous and their potential to "rule pop culture zeitgeist over the next 12 months". Taylor Swift topped the first ranking in 2010 at age 20. Justin Bieber (2011),

Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (born 7 November 1996), known professionally as Lorde ( ), is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from aristocracy for her stage name, she is known for her unconventional musical styles and i ...

(2014) and Billie Eilish (2019) are the youngest acts to be #1 (all aged 17). Willow Smith is the youngest act to appear on any ranking, (aged 9 in 2010). Smith also has the longest period of inclusion, appearing on five rankings across 11 years (2010, 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2021). Bieber; Camila Cabello; Billie Eilish; Lorde; Shawn Mendes; Smith and Grace VanderWaal are tied for the most appearances, with five each. Bieber and Mendes are the only acts to top the ranking more than once (twice each).

Poll results by year

2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ...

2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ...

2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ...

2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fact ...

2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...

2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ...

2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt; the impeachment trial of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff; Damaged houses during the 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh ...

2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a ser ...

2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ...

2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR gene editing first used to experim ...

2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...

2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ...

2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ...

Musicians with multiple wins

;2 wins * Justin Bieber (consecutive) * Shawn Mendes (consecutive)

People with multiple nominations

;5 placements * Justin Bieber (2010–2014) * Billie Eilish (2018–2022) *

(2013–2017) * Shawn Mendes (2014–2018) * WILLOW (2010–2011, 2017, 2019, 2021) * Grace VanderWaal (2016–2019, 2021) ;4 placements * Chloe x Halle (2016–2017, 2019–2020) * Fifth Harmony (2013–2016) * The Kid Laroi (2020–2023) * Mindless Behavior (2011–2013, 2017) * NLE Choppa (2020–2023) *

Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer and actress. Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and had a recurring role on Fox Broadcasting ...

(2016–2019) ;3 placements * CNCO (2016–2018) * The Linda Lindas (2021–2023) *

Moore Kismet Omar Davis, known by their stage name Moore Kismet, is a DJ, songwriter, and music producer. Moore Kismet is currently signed with Thrive Music and Universal Music Group. Career In 2021, Kismet became the youngest artist ever to perform at ED ...

(2020–2022) * NCT Dream (2018–2020) * Olivia Rodrigo (2021–2023) * One Direction (2011–2013) * PrettyMuch (2017–2019) * Tate McRae (2021–2023) ;2 placements * Ángela Aguilar (2022–2023) * Chloe Moriondo (2022–2023) * DannyLux (2022–2023) * GAYLE (2022–2023) * Jxdn (2020–2021) * Kidd G (2022–2023) *

Lauren Spencer-Smith Lauren Spencer-Smith (born September 28, 2003) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island. She appeared as a contestant on the 18th season of ''American Idol'' in 2020, placing in the top 20 in the competition. Her 2019 album ''Unp ...

(2022–2023) * Lil Tecca (2022–2023) * Manuel Turizo (2019–2020) * Snail Mail (2018–2019) * Eslabon Armado (2021–2022) *

Callista Clark Callista Clark (born September 29, 2003) is an American country music singer from Zebulon, Georgia. She released her debut EP, Real to Me, on February 12, 2021, with the EP's lead single " It's 'Cause I Am" peaking at No. 30 on the ''Billboard'' ...

(2021–2022)

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References

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