Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsFor decades, Prince's songs and talent have has inspired scores of fellow singers and musicians.
The iconic performer was found dead Thursday at his Paisley Park studio in Minnesota in what marked one of the most shocking celebrity deaths of the year and a massive loss for the international music community. He was 57 years old.
Over the years, many other singers have performed covers of some of his hits. Check out a few below.
1. Kelly Clarkson - "Purple Rain"
The pop star covered Prince's most famous hit at a concert in his native Minnesota last year.
"No pressure," she joked onstage.
2. Natasha Bedingfield - "Purple Rain"
The British pop singer also covered the song for Radio Hamburg in Germany in 2011.
3. Chris Cornell - "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Yes, Prince wrote and composed the hit ballad Sinéad O'Connor made famous in 1990. The Soundgarden frontman gave an acoustic performance of the song for the Sirius XM satellite radio station Lithium last year.
4. Mumford & Sons - "Nothing Compares 2 U"
The rock group has also covered the song in concert.
5. Art of Noise feat. Tom Jones - "Kiss"
This 1986 Prince classic was a natural fit for the British synthpop group and suave, energetic Welsh performer.
6. Gwyneth Paltrow - "Kiss"
The actress also performed the song on an episode of Glee in 2011.
7. Bruno Mars - "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World"
The R&B and pop singer has performed Prince's 1995 hit in concert, including at a show in Switzerland in 2013.
"I love artists like Prince, who hold on to that element of mystery," Mars told USA Today in 2012. You don't know where the hell Prince is in this world. He's probably on a unicorn somewhere, you know?"