I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists

Ballads are known for having many melodies and lyrics that really hit you in the heart.

Suddenly, but do you know the clear definition of a ballad?

In fact, the definition of a ballad is quite ambiguous: as long as it’s a “story-like song,” it can be considered a ballad regardless of the melody.

So this time, we’ve picked out some classic ballad masterpieces.

Unlike in Japan, Western ballads feature a wide variety of melodies, so be sure to check them out.

The first half features famous classics, but the second half includes lesser-known yet incredibly tasteful tracks.

If you’re well-versed in Western music, don’t miss ranks 11–20!

Playlist

I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	HelloAdele		Adele’s hit song “Hello” is popular around the world.
2	That PartLauren Spencer Smith		An emotionally rich ballad that resonates with the heart
3	Rolling in the DeepAdele		Adele’s breakup songs are popular, expressing independent women.
4	Hold My HandLady Gaga		Lady Gaga’s moving ballad masterpiece
5	Love On TopBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s powerful track that gives a contemporary spin to 80s R&B
6	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Main theme song of the movie Titanic
7	RoyalsLorde		Critically express society through melody and lyrics
8	What Was I Made For?Billie Eilish		A heartfelt ballad from the Barbie movie
9	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s moving ballad “Lift Me Up”
10	the grudgeOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartrending new song “the grudge”
11	PeopleLibianca		A heart-touching ballad by Livyanka
12	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		Avril’s classic hit that portrays the pain of a breakup
13	ChandelierSia		Expressing a party girl's emotions through song
14	Je t’aimeLara Fabian		A Belgian singer who resembles Celine, technically skilled.
15	olderIsabel LaRosa		A heart-touching ballad that sings of deep emotions
16	Without YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's classic song 'Without You'
17	FluxEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding’s moving ballad
18	SnoozeSZA		SZA’s emotionally charged song “SOS”
19	You’ve Got the LoveFlorence & The Machine		A moving song that finds hope through the power of love
20	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A wistful summer love ballad that stirs the heart
21	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		The high level of polish in the easy-to-understand lyrics is captivating.
22	WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello		Wolves by Selena and Marshmello
23	California King BedRihanna		A ballad that sings of the heartbreak of fading love
24	Without MeHalsey		Halsey’s heartbreak song “Without Me”
25	Now You’re Not HereSwing Out Sister		A masterpiece that heals the sorrow of heartbreak with a beautiful song
26	breathinAriana Grande		Ariana’s song “breathin” is a song of courage and healing.
27	Where Do Broken Hearts GoWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s classic song resonates in the heart.
28	Cactus In The ValleyLights		A moving, heartwarming song by Kanadjin3
29	Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand		A powerful singing voice that resonates in Barbara’s heart
30	LoveLana Del Rey		The appeal and characteristics of sadcore music
31	I THOUGHT IT WAS YOUJULIA FORDHAM		I was drawn to Julia Fordham's charm.
32	LoverTaylor Swift		A masterpiece that sings of the heartache and hope of love
33	You SayLauren Daigle		A heartfelt, powerful ballad by the songstress Lauren
34	Red RibbonMadilyn Bailey		The charm of Madilyn, a singer from a rural town
35	SorryCiara		Ciara’s R&B ballad “Sorry” is excellent.
36	Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse		Amy Winehouse, a treasure of soul
37	Sex & CigarettesToni Braxton		Toni Braxton's mature romantic R&B music
38	WaterTyla		A passionate Afrobeats summer track from South Africa
39	OceanLady Antebellum		A moving song by an American country band
40	i don’t know how to love himHelen Reddy		Helen Reddy’s classic song and its historic appeal
41	You Light Up My LifeDebby Boone		Debby Boone’s signature song, a heartfelt classic ballad.
42	Crazy For YouMadonna		Madonna’s ballad, powerful vocals
43	HeroMariah Carey		A song about realizing your inner strength
44	AshleyZolita		An inspiring song by the talented singer Zolita
45	The Look Of LoveDiana Krall		A classic with a captivating jazz sound
46	I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John		Olivia Newton-John’s classic song
47	My Mind & MeSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez’s moving song
48	Skinny LoveBirdy		Birdy’s expressiveness and pure singing voice
49	EasyElla Mai		Focus on Ella Mai's lower register and musicianship
50	È l’amore che contaGiorgia		A popular singer from Italy performs a classic hit
51	Part Of Your WorldJessica Simpson		Jessica's Fantastical and Beautiful Ballad
52	clementineHalsey		Halsey songs with gentle tones and a pleasant singing voice
53	Calling YouHolly Cole Trio		A mysterious journey where a masterpiece guides you into the world
54	Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman		Time to Say Goodbye is a Bocelli song.
55	HEARTBREAKERDionne Warwick		Dionne’s classic, with charming diction
56	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Mariah Carey’s classic, a poignant love song about heartbreak
57	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton		Oliver John's classic song, a soothing ballad
58	Your PowerBillie Eilish		The allure of Billie Eilish’s delicate songs
59	MotherKacey Musgraves		A gentle song that sings of love for one’s mother
60	HappyLeona Lewis		The real face of Leona Lewis, the singer of the Avatar theme song
61	Favourite ExMaisie Peters		An empathetic love song ballad by a teenage singer
62	Angels Make LoveAndy Allo		An artist who inherits Prince's genes
63	Let Me Down ft. StormzyJorja Smith		Music that conveys emotion with a beautiful singing voice
64	SaltTinashe		Tinashe’s bittersweet heartbreak ballad “Salt”
65	Forever for NowLP		LGBT representative artists enchanted by LP’s music
66	Caught Up In The RaptureAnita Baker		I was captivated by Anita Baker’s classic song.
67	STAYBLACKPINK		The popularity of the K-pop group BLACKPINK
68	Million ReasonsLady Gaga		Be captivated by Lady Gaga's singing voice
69	Close To YouCarpenters		The Charms of the Carpenters and Their Musical Essence
70	Viva ForeverSpice Girls		Spice Girls’ smash hit song, fairy-themed music video
71	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s hit that was number one for 14 weeks
72	ReflectionChristina Aguilera		Christina Aguilera’s song from Mulan
73	No OneAlicia Keys		A very famous R&B singer, “No One”…
74	My AllMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's emotional, heartwarming Latin ballad
75	What Am I To You?Norah Jones		Nora Jones’s jazz-style single track
76	emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter		A heartfelt ballad by Sabrina Carpenter
77	When You BelieveWhitney Houston, Mariah Carey		The classic song “When You Believe” with a star-studded collaboration
78	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Minnie Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You”
79	Easy On MeAdele		The appeal of Adele, the globally acclaimed songstress
80	NovemberMia Baron		A moving song that portrays conflict and growth
81	In Your FeelingsMariah Carey		An R&B song that portrays emotional fluctuations
82	Dreaming Of YouSelena Gomez		Selena’s final hit song, a memorial ballad
83	Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the end of love
84	Nobody KnowsP!nk		A singer who represents the pink R&B scene
85	Here For It AllMariah Carey		A moving work that sings of the joy of living after overcoming hardships
86	The First Cut Is The DeepestSheryl Crow		A famous covered song, number 1 on the charts
87	It’s Too LateCarole King		Carol King's signature hit
88	To ZionLauryn Hill		The moving song “To Zion,” which depicts the decision to become a mother
89	CompanyRickie Lee Jones		Ricky Lee Jones’s classic song “Company”
90	So SmallCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood, faithful to country music
91	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		A moving song about overcoming heartache
92	Glue Songbeabadoobee		A love song like glue—a pleasantly moving piece.
93	ghostinAriana Grande		A heartfelt song about complex feelings toward an ex-boyfriend
94	In PiecesChlöe		A ballad that faces the inner self, a healing track
95	Give Me Your LovePebbles		A captivating track that captures the essence of Pebbles
96	Lost On YouLP		LP attracts popularity with musicality and appearance
97	FALLCHLOE X HALLE		A beautiful R&B ballad by CHLOE and HALLE
98	If You Need MeJulia Michaels		A powerful song with a pleasant acoustic guitar tone.
99	All WomanLisa Stansfield		A moving ballad by a female singer from the 1990s
100	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s Growth and Love for the Past
101	Rush RushPaula Abdul		Paula Abdul’s classic song “Rush Rush”
102	The Voice WithinChristina Aguilera		An inspiring ballad about believing in yourself
103	I Loves You PorgyNina Simone		Nina Simone’s allure lies in her expressiveness
104	Desde la AzoteaNiña Pastori		Top flamenco singer and artist from Spain
105	Kill BillSZA		A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
106	The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack		Roberta Flack’s classic masterpiece ballad
107	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
108	Only TimeEnya		Enya's 'Only Time' is a moving masterpiece.
109	Lover’s RockSade		Sade’s “Lover’s Rock” is a soul-stirring masterpiece.
110	Love Can Save It AllAndra		A moving Andorran ballad where love saves everything
111	Fall In Line (Official Video) ft. Demi LovatoChristina Aguilera		A powerful song that confronts the pressures women face
112	EmotionDestiny’s Child		Originally an Australian vocalist, a...
113	Not Ready To Make NiceDixie Chicks		Hit song by the American band Dixie Chicks
114	Beauty MarksCiara		A song in which Ciara sings about the importance of accepting oneself.
115	How Do I LiveLeAnn Rimes		LeAnn Rimes’s love song resonates with the heart.
116	Make Me (Cry) ft. LabrinthNoah Cyrus		A moving song by Noah Cyrus and Labrinth
117	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s classic hit, a global success
118	Everything’s Gonna Be AlrightSweetbox		A fusion piece of classical and rap
119	Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan		Gloria Estefan, a Cuba-born singer who is fond of Japan
120	2 Become 1Spice Girls		The Spice Girls’ moving first ballad
121	Never Be the SameCamila Cabello		The romantic conflict woven into Camila’s song
122	To ZionLauryn Hill		Decided to have a child and balance being a mother and an artist
123	My Love Mine All MineMitski		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the essence of love
124	Narrow DaylightDiana Krall		Canadian jazz vocalist Diana Krall
125	It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald		A classic that brings sparkle to everyday life through the power of love
126	Fallin’Alicia Keys		Hit song by R&B singer Alicia Keys
127	Down In The DeepOlla		A moving song that portrays the depths of love
128	Like a TattooSade		Sade’s classic song “Like a Tattoo”
129	Hacer el amor con otro!!Alejandra Guzmán		A female singer from Mexico, a masterpiece ballad
130	He’s MineMokenstef		A beautiful ballad with a powerful beat
131	Come Back HomeSofia Carson		Sofia Carson’s film “Purple Hearts”
132	I’m Still HereElisha La’Verne		The appeal of Elisha, a talented R&B artist
133	A Woman’s WorthAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’s classic that sings about self-esteem
134	A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson, American Idol-winning singer
135	Push ft Omah LayNaomi Sharon		Naomi’s moving ballad, a sensual world
136	NonsenseSabrina Carpenter		A heartfelt ballad by Sabrina Carpenter
137	By Your SideSade		A sweet and bittersweet song, a classic loved around the world.
138	Underneath Your ClothesShakira		Shakira’s passionate love song
139	When Will I See You AgainThe Three Degrees		Beautifully sings the bittersweet feelings of a woman's heart
140	All At OnceWhitney Houston		A heartwarming singing voice resonating at dusk
141	ShadowAshlee Simpson		A song by Ashlee Simpson suffering in her sister’s shadow
142	I Love You Always ForeverDonna Lewis		A heartbreak ballad sung in a sweet voice resonates in the heart.
143	GuaranàElodie		Elodie’s captivating ballad “Guaranà”
144	Ella Tú Y YoGirl Ultra		A rising R&B singer from Mexico
145	Calling YouJevetta Steele		The moving theme song of Bagdad Cafe
146	Ecorchée ViveKayna Samet		Kaina Samet’s R&B hip-hop ballad
147	Always Be My BabyMariah Carey		A seven-octave songstress, a pure love ballad
148	Quem Me DeraMariza		Mariza brings innovative fado to the world.
149	Time And TrustNaomi Sharon		A classic ballad whose emotion-filled lyrics are moving.
150	It Might Be YouRoberta Flack		A classic by a renowned ballad singer from 70s soul
151	You won’t see me cryWilson Phillips		An intro that starts with a piano crescendo, huh...
152	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
153	Thank You For The MusicABBA		ABBA's classic song was loved all around the world.
154	Time Out for LoveNancy Wilson		Nancy’s vocal prowess, from jazz to pop
155	Intrusive ThoughtsNatalie Jane		Gently expressing emotions through a song that resonates with the heart
156	Eblouie par la nuitZAZ		A sensibility-rich female artist from France
157	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		Love songs resonate in the hearts of many people.
158	I SurrenderCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
159	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		A power ballad that portrays passionate love
160	Age Ain’t Nothing But A NumberAaliyah		Savor the essence of R&B through Aaliyah’s timeless classics
161	Other Side Of The GameErykah Badu		The appeal of neo-soul singer Erykah Badu
162	ConsequencesCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s popular ballad “Consequences”
163	WhyAnnie Lennox		Sweet Justice's hit song wins MTV Award
164	En Mi PielBuika		The famous song “En Mi Piel” by the flamenco singer Buika
165	Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams		Introducing Vanessa Williams’s classic song
166	CloserCorinne Bailey Rae		Corinne's R&B-style music
167	summertimeDiana Ross		A deeply moving ballad that resonates with the heart, an eternal songstress.
168	You Needed MeAnne Murray		Anne Murray’s classic ballad is moving.
169	Everything To MeMonica		The classic ballad by R&B singer Monica