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