Madonna at the Beginning

Here are a couple of recently released photos from 1982, the year she debuted her first single, "Everybody." At this time Madonna was known only to her neighbors as the star she would become.

Madonna Today

Here is Madonna at the 2010 Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for her latest hit single, "Celebration." She has been making top singles for 28 years, and still looks fabulous.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a country superstar, with millions of fans worldwide. She embodies purity and innocence in the music business, while Madonna represents sex appeal and lasciviousness.

Madonna's Worldwide Album Sales

Her album sales seem to have dropped over the years, but they total 320 million!

Compared to Other Top Female Artists

According to recent data, Madonna has sold nearly 100 million more albums than the next leading female artist, Celine Dion.