Rolling Stone is the most legendary resource for those in the music industry. Considered to be a highly esteemed media source reporting and tracking the accolades of musical artists across the globe, Rolling Stone is the go-to for any and all information about our favorite musicians.

A recent report released by Rolling Stone highlights the top 500 albums of all time, and within this highly acclaimed list of greats, you'll find some incredibly strong, powerful, talented women. Their music has connected fans through tough times, adversity, and celebratory moments as well, making their songs universally relatable. Music has a huge impact on all our lives.

Among the top 50 artists that are listed, there are 7 legendary women that really stand out among the rest. Their albums have reached worldwide acclaim and in some cases, the longevity of their success has outlived the artists themselves.

Let's take a close look at the success of these women and which of their albums made such a significant and permanent impact on our society today.

Amy Winehouse: Back To Black

We'll begin with Amy Winehouse, who presented a unique sound and persona to the world of music that simply cannot be duplicated. Her incredibly unique voice belted out some of the most troubled tunes in the world of music, as she opened up and released her pain and darkest times through her art. Her album titled Back To Black is the one that topped this list, depicting her issues with addiction and the struggles associated with some of her darkest days. Winehouse shattered records and amassed a huge following with her raw talent and her ability to portray her darkest reality in a manner that was both relatable and respected by her fans.

Beyonce : Lemonade, Beyonce

If ever there was a working mama that could prove that anything is possible, Beyonce was the lady that did just that. As a mother of 3, Beyonce's success surpassed her single days and she continued to smash records through her pregnancies and as her children and her family continued to grow. A true leader in the world of music, Beyonce is one of the strongest, most powerful women to command the stage. She made Rolling Stone's list of the top 500 albums not once but twice for the albums Lemonade, as well as, her self-titled album, Beyonce.

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Aretha Franklin: I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin will forever be known for her vast vocal talent and her incredible voice. Her talents spanned over a variety of genres, including R&B, soul, pop music and gospel. Her soulful voice and her powerful persona were commemorated on this list with a nod to her successful album l Never Loved A Man The Way I love You. Known forever as the Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin is a true legend in the world of music.

Taylor Swift: Red

When it comes to leading ladies in the world of music, we'd be remiss not to touch on the wild success that Taylor Swift has achieved. She has crossed over various genres of music, moving from the world of Country tunes to the pop song forum. Her lyrics are often centralized around her relationships, breakups, and on her own powerful ability to shed anything around her that doesn't exude the energy she is seeking for her life. Her album Red scored the 99th spot on the top 500.

Missy Elliot: Supa Dupa Fly

Unapologetically true to herself, and boldly unafraid to be raw, real, and revealing, Missy Elliot commanded the 93rd spot on Rolling Stone's list of the top 500 albums. Supa Dupa Fly carries the sounds of the 90s and anyone growing up in that era was undoubtedly enveloped by Miss Elliot's controversially famous songs from this album. She wasn't afraid to "tell it how it is" and some of her songs teeter tottered on the edge of being too crass for radio release. Truly changing and forming the hip hop landscape, Missy Elliot rightfully earned a place on this historic list.

Other notable female artists on this list of super achievers include Erykah Badu, Alanis Morissette, Patti Smith, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, and Carole King. They've each dominated the world of music in their own way and will forever be immortalized on this platform, proving that women can not just achieve, but can surpass their own goals and rise higher than anyone's expectations.

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Sources: RollingStone, Youtube, Billboard