Top Driving Songs by International Female Artists [2026]

Fear When You FlyCleo Sol22rank/position

Fear When You Fly

Hailing from London, popular soul and R&B singer Cleo Sol released this work in November 2024—an acoustic track steeped in the influence of 1970s soul.

Its warm chord progression and simple instrumentation highlight Cleo’s poetic lyrics and gentle vocals.

The song carries a message encouraging the courage to take flight despite anxiety and fear, and it’s said that her experience of becoming a mother has greatly influenced the lyrics.

This heartwarming track that feels close to the listener is recommended for those who want to spend a calm, peaceful time.

I Drove All NightCyndi Lauper23rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – I Drove All Night

A track produced by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.

It was originally recorded by Roy Orbison in 1987.

This version by Cyndi Lauper was released in 1989 and became a hit in countries around the world.

On the Sunny Side of the StreetCyndi Lauper24rank/position

Cyndi Lauper and On the Sunny Side of the Street

Included on the 2003 album “At Last.” A singer born in 1953 from New York State.

The song was composed around the 1930s and later became a jazz standard performed by many musicians.

The intermittent keyboard tones blend well with her vocals, creating a nicely polished pop sound.

The Heart Of DixieDanielle Bradbery25rank/position

Danielle Bradbery – The Heart Of Dixie

Danielle Bradbery is a young American country singer expected to break out in the near future, and this song is also the theme for the drama ‘Hart of Dixie.’ Danielle’s clear, transparent vocals are beautiful, and it’s recommended for when you want a relaxing drive.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding26rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

This is a song where you can hear Ellie Goulding’s very beautiful singing voice, shaped by a life close to music since childhood.

The lyrics may be composed of simple words, but they are more than enough to portray a happy woman, and it’s a quintessential example of how simple lyrics can convey a powerful message.

Bubble feat.UtaEVE27rank/position

Bubble feat.Uta – MV Eve

A song by Eve known for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating, fast-paced melody.

Written as the opening theme for the anime film “Bubble,” it was released as a digital single in April 2022.

Set in Tokyo, where gravity has fallen out of balance, it depicts people surviving through parkour.

With the synergy of music and visuals, it seems intended to leave a powerful impression on listeners.

For Gen Z anime fans, it’s the kind of track that will instantly boost your mood the moment it comes on during a drive.

It’s a rock tune that lifts your spirits and makes you want to belt out the chorus together.

ioliteEVE28rank/position

Iolite – Eve Music Video

A song by Eve, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon and set for digital release in October 2025.

Its title is the name of a mineral that means “a stone that shows the way,” and it was created from Eve’s desire—having been familiar with Pokémon since childhood—to deliver music that accompanies the protagonists on their journey.

It portrays the courage to step into questions without clear answers and the sense of solidarity with friends, overflowing with a warmth like a light that illuminates the first step into the unknown.

The soundscape opens up all at once in the chorus, as if the sky were clearing.

It’s a track we hope will be heard by anyone trying to take on something new.