Rihanna, Jessie J, Katy Perry: Hottest Women In Music - Summer 2011

As summer finally gets started and temperatures start to soar, it's time for Gigwise's to reveal our now annual countdown of the hottest women this summer.

With the likes of Rihanna and Britney Spears on massive worldwide tours, female music couldn't be stronger at the moment.

Our countdown also includes artists who have delivered after being tipped for big things at the start of the year, such as Jessie J, as well as the unstoppable Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole, Nicki Minaj and Keri Hilson. There are also debuts from new artists like Natalia Kills, Sunday Girl and Parade.

Check them all and more out below now. Stay tuned next week as we reveal the hottest men this summer.