Celine Dions exclusion from Rolling Stones Greatest Singers List sparks

Celine Dion’s exclusion from Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Singers List’ sparks outrage

CNN —

Near, far, wherever you are, there’s anger that Celine Dion wasn’t included in Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

The list released on New Year’s Day ranges from Aretha Franklin to Rosalía and other artists known for outstanding singing.

But some on social media are calling out what they believe was a Titanic mistake – Dion’s absence from the list.

“Respectfully, not including Celine Dion, arguably the greatest vocal technician of all time, in this list is borderline telltale,” producer, promoter and recording artist Jamie Lambert tweeted.

There were also complaints that others, including Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and Sting, weren’t included.

The release seemed to anticipate the gripe.

“Before you start scrolling (and commenting), remember that this is the list of the greatest singers, not the list of the greatest voices,” the introduction reads. “Talent is impressive; Genius is transcendent.”

Dion recently announced that she is postponing several tour dates across Europe after being diagnosed with a neurological disorder that doesn’t allow her to “sing the way I’m used to”.

The condition she has, stiff-person syndrome, is “a rare, progressive syndrome affecting the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord,” according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

CNN has reached out to Rolling Stone for comment.