Breakup songs sung by female Western artists. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
People grow by going through heartbreak again and again.
You hear that a lot, but no matter how many times you experience it, heartbreak is still painful (lol).
When you get dumped, the emotional wound can feel especially deep, don’t you think? So I’ve gathered some Western breakup songs sung by female artists to help heal those heartaches.
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Breakup songs sung by female Western artists: world-famous and popular tracks (11–20)
Don’t Ask WhyVanessa Hudgens
Known for the movie High School Musical, this song by Vanessa Hudgens is a beautiful, slow-tempo track that showcases her gentle vocals.
It features a girl who loves her boyfriend but is about to leave him, singing that she doesn’t want him to ask why.
Shout Out To My ExLittle Mix
This song by the British girl group Little Mix is an uplifting breakup anthem in which they sing that, although they were dumped and heartbroken, they have no regrets about the split.
It’s also said to be a dig at Zayn, who broke up with member Perrie Edwards and started dating model Gigi Hadid.
Without YouMariah Carey
This song by Mariah Carey is a cover of the track by the British rock band Badfinger.
She sings with deep emotion about not being able to live without you.
It’s said she decided to cover it after she happened to hear the song at a restaurant.
HistoryOlivia Holt
This song by Olivia Holt captures the feelings of a woman who can’t move forward even when the perfect man appears before her, because she’s still hung up on a breakup with her long-term ex.
Also worth noting is the music video, where the former Disney Channel star shows a slightly sexy side.
I’m Not That GirlIdina Menzel
This song from the musical Wicked is a poignant piece about unrequited love from Elphaba’s perspective.
This version is sung by Idina Menzel, known for the film Frozen, who also played Elphaba on Broadway.
Last GoodbyeMiley Cyrus
This song by Miley Cyrus, who is active as both a singer and an actress, poignantly captures the feelings of still loving your partner even as the relationship starts to fall apart.
Her emotionally charged vocals are sure to move you.
Breakup songs sung by female Western artists: World-famous and popular tracks (21–30)
Broken-Hearted GirlBeyoncé
This mid-tempo pop ballad by Beyoncé emotionally portrays a woman who realizes her lover is cheating, declaring she doesn’t want to be a heartbroken, sorrowful girl and resolving to win back his love.