Distinguished by theme rather than a particular style or era, most Easy Listening artists work at one time or another in this subgenre. Beginning with the heart-breaking songs of Billie Holiday and continuing all the way to the present with sweet tunes by teen idols N' Sync and Boyz II Men, love songs have become synonymous with popular American culture. Key Artists: Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, and Barbara Streisand.
Read more: the ListenSmart article on this style.