[2026] Best Empowering English-Language Anthems for Women: Popular Empowerment Songs

If you love music, there’s a good chance you’re someone who turns to your favorite songs for a boost when you’re going through tough or sad times, or dealing with worries.

These days, the word “empowerment” has really taken root, and many of you probably have your own personal “empowerment songs.”

In this article, we’re introducing “songs that cheer on women” — empowerment songs especially recommended for women that offer powerful encouragement.

From timeless classics that never fade to recent hits, be sure to check out this wide range of uplifting tracks!

Playlist

[2026] Best Empowering English-Language Anthems for Women: Popular Empowerment Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	F**kin’ PerfectP!nk		P!nk songs that give you courage and make you stronger
2	RoarKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s powerful track “Champion”
3	I Wanna Thank Me (ft. Niecy Nash)Meghan Trainor		A new song filled with messages of self-affirmation
4	Good as HellLizzo		A powerful song that celebrates Lizzo’s confidence and individuality
5	Girl Gone WildMadonna		The empowering strength of women who shine as they age
6	Fly GirlFLO		FLO is a positive R&B group that empowers women.
7	Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)Saweetie		“Best Friend” depicts friendship and the strength of women.
8	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		A powerful song that deflects media criticism
9	Swan SongSaweetie, NIKI		A powerful track from a movie soundtrack heralds a new beginning.
10	Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé		Beyoncé’s iconic anthem celebrating female empowerment
11	Scars To Your BeautifulAlessia Cara		An inspiring song that celebrates inner beauty
12	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		A powerful musical anthem that empowers women
13	No ScrubTLC		A hip-hop song that sings of women's confidence and liberation
14	Girls Just Wanna Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cyndi’s smash hit, a classic that sings of women’s strength
15	I AM WOMANEmmy Meli		A global hit song that empowers women
16	You Don’t Own MeLesley Gore		An immortal classic that sings of women's independence
17	WannabeSpice Girls		A song that symbolizes women’s empowerment
18	A Woman’s WorthAlicia Keys		A heartfelt song that reaffirms the value of women
19	VideoIndia Arie		A song that celebrates the joy of living true to oneself
20	Lovin MyselfAva Max		The power of motivational songs that help you regain confidence
21	Dancing On My OwnRobyn		A powerful track about overcoming loneliness on the dance floor
22	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		An iconic song that gave Kelly Clarkson a push
23	Born This WayLady Gaga		Lady Gaga advocates for diversity and self-acceptance
24	This One’s for the GirlsMartina McBride		McBride, an iconic song that empowers women
25	Slap On The Wristgirli		Girlie’s new song is about anger toward sexual violence
26	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		A timeless ballad with a clear, translucent voice that heals the heart
27	Can’t Hold Us DownChristina Aguilera		Powerful music that asserts women's strength
28	Man! I Feel Like A WomanShania Twain		Shania Twain’s signature song, the allure of women
29	I Don’t Need A manThe Pussycat Dolls		No men needed! An empowering anthem of female confidence
30	Hard Out HereLily Allen		Expressing the challenges of women's advancement in society with humor
31	SpotlightJennifer Hudson		Romance stress, strolling through the city femininely
32	I’m A ProblemCaity Baser		A song about the courage to stay true to yourself
33	You Gotta beDes’ree		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, a tune that gives courage and hope.
34	Wise UpAimee Mann		A beautiful melody that gently embraces sorrow
35	Price Tag feat. B.o.BJessie J		A gentle song that soothes your mood every day
36	One Of The GreatsFlorence & The Machine		Florence and the Machine singing about loneliness
37	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Pop music that depicts courage and growth
38	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		An anthem of support that gently stays beside a heart letting go of love
39	Perfect To MeAnne-Marie		A heartfelt song about embracing your true self
40	Aint’t Your MamaJennifer Lopez		An empowering song that supports women's independence
41	Strong Because You AreSevdaliza		A moving work from a multicultural background that sings of love for a mother
42	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		Recovering from heartbreak with powerful music
43	Dancing QueenABBA		A disco classic popular among women of all ages.
44	HandsJewel		When my heart feels like it’s about to break, these lyrics are healing.
45	B***hmeredith brooks		A powerful women’s rock song with an 'again-ism' vibe
46	THE ONE.Ke$ha		I myself am a one-of-a-kind existence.
47	Sit Still, Look PrettyDaya		A powerful anthem that sings of women's independence
48	Break FreeAriana Grande		An ode to freedom, praising a life unbound.
49	Kings & QueensAva Max		A powerful anthem celebrating women's strength and independence
50	Sorry Not SorryDemi Lovato		An anthem of revenge and self-affirmation, a moving track
51	I Love It (feat. Charli XCX)Icona pop		A song that turns the pain of heartbreak into powerful energy
52	Never Give UpSia		A song of hope for those who face adversity
53	Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarTaylor Swift		A song of Taylor Swift’s betrayal and comeback
54	GorgeousTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s pop song about the confusion of love
55	StrongerBritney Spears		An inspiring anthem of support that sings of progress and strength
56	That’s My GirlFifth Harmony		A powerful anthem that sings of women's unity and independence
57	The Mother We ShareChvrches		Scottish electropop band
58	ConfidentDemi Lovato		A powerful song that sings of confidence and self-affirmation
59	Too MuchDove Cameron		A song in which Dove Cameron asserts her true self
60	PowerLittle Mix		Little Mix’s powerful female anthem
61	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina earns high praise for her love song
62	Move OverJanis Joplin		Janis’s powerful singing, a masterpiece full of energy
63	I <3 YOUMARINA		A powerful female-empowerment song by Marina
64	Leave Me AloneReneé Rapp		Reneé Rapp’s new song is innovative and making waves
65	Me TooMeghan Trainor		An inspiring song that sings about self-affirmation
66	yes, and?Ariana Grande		Ariana’s new song, a powerful anthem of self-affirmation
67	UnstoppableSia		An anthem that encourages living strongly as your true self
68	BraveSara Bareilles		An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to speak up
69	Still BadLizzo		Boost your courage with Lizzo’s powerful music
70	Raise Your GlassP!nk		An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence
71	Fight SongRachel Platten		A powerful song that depicts self-affirmation and courage
72	Pretty UglyZara Larsson		A new song has arrived that challenges society’s image of women.
73	Sunday ServiceLatto		A powerful song that portrays women's strength and independence
74	Here We Go feat. Kelly RowlandTrina		An anthem encouraging the courage to leave a cheating man