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Popular Western female singer-songwriters

We’ve put together a collection of recommended songs by female singer-songwriters in Western music who captivate the world with their beautiful voices.

Enjoy their playlists—both beautiful and cool—and be sure to pay attention to the lyrics as you listen.

Popular Western female singer-songwriters (71–80)

You Oughta KnowAlanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know (Official 4K Music Video)
You Oughta KnowAlanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette is a singer from Canada.

She had already debuted in her home country while she was in high school, signed with a major label at 20, and then broke out the following year with You Oughta Know.

The song is directed at an ex who left her, expressing intense, raw emotions.

No OneAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – No One (Official Music Video)
No OneAlicia Keys

This song is by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and was featured in the film “27 Dresses” and the TV series “Ugly Betty.” The lyrics, where she passionately sings to her lover that no one can get in the way of her feelings for them, are truly moving.

WhyAnnie Lennox

Annie Lennox – Why (Official Music Video)
WhyAnnie Lennox

A work released by Annie Lennox, formerly of Eurythmics, after she went solo.

It’s a song with a gently flowing, beautiful melody, and Annie’s cool beauty as seen in the music video seems to lend the track an extra shine.

Included on the 1992 album “Diva.”

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)
Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper

This song was included on Cyndi’s 1983 album “She’s So Unusual” and released as a single.

It was a big hit in Japan as well.

Its original Japanese title was “High School wa Danceteria.” In the music video, high school girls dress in their favorite fashions and dance their way down the street, looking like they’re having an absolute blast.

Super poppy!

Made in the USADemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Made in the USA (Official Video)
Made in the USADemi Lovato

Demi Lovato is an actress and singer who got her start on the Disney Channel.

This uptempo pop-rock song, in which she powerfully sings that our love will never break, celebrates American couples.

Demi’s resonant, heartfelt vocals are utterly captivating.