Female Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Song Rankings [2026]
We introduce a ranked selection of TV, radio, and web commercial songs created by female singer-songwriters.
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Female Singer-Songwriters’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru50rank/position
This song, sung by Hikaru Utada, carries the message that it’s not just about Christmas—I love you every day, and that everyday life makes me very happy.
Released in 2010, it remains a beloved hidden Christmas classic.
It was used in a Pepsi NEX commercial, and many people probably still remember it.
Her appearance in the ad was so stunning that it became a huge topic at the time.
Female Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Track Rankings [2026] (51–60)
Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru51rank/position
It was featured as a theme song for news programs and in music commercials.
The synthesizers are beautiful, and the lyrics, written from a female perspective, portray a strong woman.
It conveys a strong impression of “I can’t lose,” making it a song that gives you a push when you feel like you’re about to be defeated and frustrated, or when you’re standing still.
Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru52rank/position
Hikaru Utada’s “Mine or Yours,” released in 2025, is a track that conveys relaxation with a gentle groove.
Its slow tempo is layered with vocals that ride slightly behind the beat—almost to the point of feeling off-kilter—further emphasizing the laid-back feel.
The lyrics depict casual, everyday moments to express relaxation, evoking the simple joys found in an easygoing daily life.
The song was featured in a commercial for Ayataka green tea, portraying relaxed everyday scenes and showing how Ayataka supports that sense of calm.
Play A Love SongUtada Hikaru53rank/position
Speaking of Hikaru Utada, she’s also well-known from the Suntory Natural Mineral Water commercials.
The sparkling version has been made into a refreshing ad that pops like carbonation! “Play A Love Song,” released in 2018, has rather heavy lyrics about past wounds, but with a light, brisk rhythm that evokes the feeling of thawing snow.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto54rank/position
It’s a famous song by Mayo Okamoto that everyone has heard.
The track itself was released in 2000, but it was only recently used in a commercial—for Y!mobile.
It’s an encouraging anthem that cheers up a hurt friend, featuring vivid depictions of real-life situations and straightforward lyrics that leave a strong impression.
radianceOkamura Takako55rank/position
This commercial highlights the cleansing power of Merit to remove dirt and protect the scalp, conveying that this leads to brighter days.
It features Yuriko Ishida washing her hair with Merit and letting her hair flow, with her smile expressing the joy of beautiful hair.
Enhancing the refreshing atmosphere of the visuals is Takako Okamura’s song “Kagayaki” (Radiance).
The piano-centered, dazzling sound and her soaring vocals convey not only a sense of freshness but also a positive, uplifting feeling.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi56rank/position
Aoi Teshima’s “Ashita e no Tegami” (Letter to Tomorrow) was released in 2014, and the version re-recorded as the ending theme for the 2016 drama “Love That Makes You Cry” also drew attention.
Its piano-centered acoustic sound layered with a delicate, ephemeral vocal tone moves listeners’ hearts.
The lyrics read like a letter to a loved one, and their straightforward message creates a touching effect.
The song was also used in an Aflac commercial, whose narrative-style content portrays Aflac’s stance of supporting those struggling with cancer.