Rachael Lampa

This is straight, mature pop with an extra helping of grandiosity. "Lift Me Up" was the radio hit; the over-the-top "Shaken" and gospel-inflected "Blessed" are both pretty much perfect; and "Day of Freedom" sounds film score-ready. Lampa sings with blazing pop strength to sweeping, sustained melodies. She'd never accept the title, but she's diva material, hands-down.