Mother’s Day Songs in English: Ranking [2026]
I think Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express our everyday gratitude to our moms.I believe artists of all kinds feel the same way.This time, I’ve gathered a lot of Western songs that are perfect for Mother’s Day.I hope you’ll listen to them together with your mom.
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Mother’s Day Songs in Western Music Ranking [2026] (41–50)
I Called MamaTim Mcgraw43rank/position
I Called Mama is a single released in May 2020 by Tim McGraw, a giant in American country music who also thrives as an actor.
Issued as the lead single from his studio album Here on Earth, which arrived that August, the song took on new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set to gentle tones of acoustic guitar and pedal steel, it portrays the narrator hearing shocking news, rethinking what truly matters in life, and picking up the phone to call his mother.
It speaks to the importance of expressing your feelings to loved ones before it’s too late and the healing power of a mother’s voice.
Reflecting Tim’s own feelings for his mother, this moving classic makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift song.
GratefulMeddy44rank/position
In many cases, the people we want to thank are those close to us or those who love us.
That’s why I recommend listening to “Grateful.” It’s a song by Rwandan singer-songwriter Meddy.
Set to gentle guitar tones, it expresses gratitude for someone staying by your side.
His sweet voice and expressive delivery make it a gift that will truly convey your thanks.
Another highlight is how he likens feelings of gratitude to various things.
DaysThe Kinks45rank/position
The Kinks’ “Days,” a highly recognized classic representing the UK, is a masterpiece that sings about the importance of feeling gratitude for the small moments in everyday life.
The words of thanks expressed in the lyrics are perfect for honestly conveying your feelings to those close to you, like family and friends.
The arrangement is gentle, and its pleasant melody lingers in your ears.
It’s the kind of song that wraps you in warmth just by listening.
Through this song, why not try sharing words of gratitude that are usually hard to say with someone important to you? It’s a precious, healing track.
By all means, send the gratitude in your heart along with this song.
Mama Got AssJuvenile46rank/position
Juvenile is a hip-hop artist who began recording when he was 19, and in 2008 he went through the harrowing experience of losing his daughter and his wife.
In this song of his, the lyrics take a slightly cynical view of a girl who always does what her mom says.
It seems the grip of a mother’s influence is strong for anyone.
You Raised MeGiggs47rank/position
Giggs is a British rapper born on May 11, 1983, from Peckham, London.
He released his debut album, Walk in da Park, in 2008 and became widely recognized as a pioneer of “road rap” in the UK hip-hop scene.
The album was a success, reaching number 13 on the UK R&B Chart and number 9 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.
“You Raised Me” is a track from Walk in da Park that expresses Giggs’s complex gratitude and love for his mother.
It’s striking for its deep reflection on a mother’s love and sacrifices, as well as the impact of his own actions.
When you think about gratitude for a great mother, this song is well worth a listen.
Loves Me Like A RockPaul Simon48rank/position
A track that sings about a mother’s love.
It was released in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
The backing vocals are by the Dixie Hummingbirds, a gospel group formed in the 1930s.
The track has been covered by artists such as Ramsey Lewis.
Mama Knew LoveAnthony Hamilton49rank/position
Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B singer-songwriter born in 1971.
“Mama Knew Love,” a track from his second album, Comin’ from Where I’m From, released in 2003, is a moving soul ballad that focuses on a mother’s love and devotion.
Even after long days working to support the family and coming home exhausted, his mother was always loving and tender.
Hamilton’s soulful vocals pay tribute to that unconditional love.
The song powerfully conveys a mother’s strength and kindness as she overcomes hardships for her family.
It’s a classic that you’ll want to give as a Mother’s Day gift.