61 Best Karaoke Songs For Women
“I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Song Year: 1981
In “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Joan Jett nails the flippant, 80s rocker chick look and attitude to a tee. And even Britney Spears thought it was a good song selection for karaoke (I mean, her raunchier cover version… yeah, that’s it). Killer riff, killer hook. The only thing it’s missing is a better guitar solo.
“Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
Song Year: 2004
Gwen Stefani asserts her dominance as the cheerleader captain of the entire cheerleading squad in “Hollaback Girl.” It was a little weird watching Stefani turn pop after spending years fronting the rock, pop, and ska band No Doubt, but when the results are this sugary, you can’t be too upset about it.
It’s bananas, indeed.
“Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
Song Year: 2009
I rather prefer this period of long-haired Miley Cyrus, with the faux country, part pop, part disco of “Party in the U.S.A.” where she admits she’s a little nervous to be in L.A. We all know it’s just for show for the shameless twerking pop princess, but it’s fun to think she had butterflies in her stomach upon her arrival in California.
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Song Year: 1978
Show the world you’re a survivor with this late 70s disco hit. No matter the trouble, Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” can help you get through safely to the other side.
“Roar” by Katy Perry
Song Year: 2013
I’m not sure about this whole idea of women roaring as if lions, but the world has already spoken, and the science is out on this, so my opinions don’t really matter… Katy Perry’s “Roar” is a blood pumping female empowerment pop hit.
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin
Song Year: 1967
Many would agree “Respect” is “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin at her very best. This is what soul is supposed to sound like!
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
Song Year: 1987
Many would agree “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” is Whitney Houston at her playful best. It’s very much a product of its time, with heavy synthesizer and drum machine use, but that doesn’t make it any less danceable. Resist. Just try.
“Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
Song Year: 2002
Avril was just 17 years old when “Complicated” originally came out. Is it just me, or does this song give you mad flashbacks of your high school years? I’m not talking about my age; I mean the content of the song.
I’m still not sure whether “Complicated” was punk rock in any way, shape or form, but the song is surprisingly good, and probably even better than you remember it.
“(They Long to Be) Close to You” by The Carpenters
Song Year: 1970
I don’t know if you can even speak of the best karaoke songs for women without mention of the immeasurably talented singer and drummer of the Carpenters, Karen Carpenter. “(They Long to Be) Close to You” may be a product of its time, but it has an undeniably ageless quality to it also.
“One Way Or Another” by Blondie
Song Year: 1978
What is Blondie’s “One Way Or Another” if not playful and fun? The quirky, new wave chord progression hints at the whimsy of things to come. Then, vocalist Debbie Harry comes in, and it’s every bit as delightful as you imagined it would be.
“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. JAY Z
Song Year: 2003
Beyoncé showed the world what she was made of in “Crazy in Love,” a song about obsession and infatuation. If you’re going to bust this one out at karaoke night, you’d better come prepared to dance! Watch the music video again – you’ll see that her dancing is otherworldly.
“Breathe” by Faith Hill
Song Year: 1999
Faith Hill’s “Breathe” starts out as a mellow country ballad, but sometimes you do need a few slower tunes at karaoke night. The song builds into a bit of a power ballad type situation in the chorus, though, and it hooks you like crazy. Another late-90s gem.
“The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani ft. AKON
Song Year: 2006
Gwen Stefani’s “The Sweet Escape” featuring AKON is another very recognizable pop hit from the album of the same title. The song is silly, fun, and romantic.
Karaoke Songs For Women, Final Thoughts
You’ve got all the songs, and now, the rest is up to you. What mood are you in tonight? What song matches your vibes? What friends will you invite to join you? Here’s wishing you all the fun in the world at karaoke!