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.

Playlist

Popular Western female singer-songwriters
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Up on the RoofLaura Nyro		A New York female musician, known for her distinctive musical style
2	Right NowSabrina Carpenter		A positive song by the young singer Sabrina
3	Dirty LoveCher Lloyd		An exuberant song with catchy appeal
4	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A love song with a piano feature that walks 1,000 miles
5	Boom ClapCharlie XCX		A movie theme song, an electropop love song
6	FireworkKaty Perry		Fireworks are vitality, the passion everyone possesses.
7	What The HellAvril Lavigne		A song that celebrates Avril’s freedom after the divorce
8	GoldBRITT NICOLE		Believe in your worth and shine with confidence.
9	Good GirlCarrie Underwood		Overview of Carrie Underwood's Signature Songs
10	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		A moving song made famous by the Twilight movies
11	Like A StarCorinne Bailey Rae		Captivating with a gentle voice and moving music
12	Lady GaGaLady Gaga		The thoughts of a singer who devoted themselves to supporting LGBT people and disaster relief
13	Made You LookMeghan Trainor		A singer-songwriter who champions self-confidence
14	Someone Like YouAdele		The bittersweet heartbreak song by the British songstress Adele
15	The WayAriana Grande		Ariana Grande’s powerful vocals and charm
16	Mr. BeautifulCheyenne Kimball		Young singer passionately belts out the pain of a broken heart
17	Can’t Be TamedMiley Cyrus		The conflict between my false self and my true self
18	Mean GirlsRachel Crow		A bullied girl's song of courage
19	RehabAmy Winehouse		Genius singer Amy: a life cut short and her musical legacy
20	All About That BassMeghan Trainor		An empowering anthem that celebrates curvy women
21	All I Wanna DoSheryl Crow		Sheryl Crow’s famous song, Grammy-winning
22	ShowerBecky G		A popular singer-songwriter on YouTube
23	It’s Too LateCarole King		Carole King’s classic hit, Grammy Award-winning
24	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		A versatile singer from Harlem making waves around the world.
25	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		Christina Aguilera’s versatile musicality and vocal prowess
26	Sorry Not SorryDemi Lovato		Demi Lovato’s Singing Career and Social Contributions
27	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		A songstress who colors the music scene with a cinematic worldview
28	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Mariah Carey captivates the world with her distinctive vocal prowess
29	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina Carpenter’s breakthrough in her music career
30	Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene		Selena Gomez’s band makes a big breakthrough
31	RunawayAURORA		A talented singer gaining attention in electropop
32	HereAlessia Cara		Alessia Cara’s popular songs, global hits
33	Ride Or DieBaby Queen		A singer whose lyrics on contemporary themes resonate with listeners
34	TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBeyoncé		Beyoncé, the songstress from Texas and queen of the music world
35	Crazy In LoveBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s overwhelming stage presence and charm
36	Ready or NotBridgit Mendler		Bridgit Mendler’s hit song is popular around the world.
37	I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A fun music video with Tom Hanks and Carly
38	You’re So VainCarly Simon		Carly Simon, a leading female singer
39	It`s Too LateCarole King		A classic by the female singer King
40	I Never Told YouColbie Caillat		Emotionally charged songs by Colbie Caillat
41	Only TimeEnya		A beautiful song soothed by Enya’s singing
42	Feeling Good TodayFaye Webster		Faye Webster captivates with her diverse music
43	Write Your StoryFrancesca Battistelli		Popular hit songs in Christian music
44	Ma jeunesse fout le campFrançoise Hardy		Françoise Hardy and Japanese music
45	BoyfriendsGrace VanderWaal		Talent discovered at 12, a singer with a beautiful voice
46	Early WinterGwen Stefani		Gwen Stefani’s music video
47	CastleHalsey		A singer with a beautiful voice who gained attention on YouTube
48	HonestHighlyy		Afrobeat rising star draws attention on the international music scene
49	ThunderJessie J		A singer with a powerful, devoutly religious voice
50	Foolish GamesJewel		A powerhouse female singer-songwriter from Alaska
51	Help MeJoni Mitchell		Female jazz singer continues her career amid health issues
52	Wuthering HeightsKate Bush		A British singer with an original singing voice and expressive power
53	Only Fooling MyselfKate Voegele		An unrequited love support song by a singer-songwriter
54	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		A heart-piercing ballad about family conflict
55	Not FairLily Allen		Lily Allen’s hit songs are internationally popular.
56	Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb		Lisa Loeb rose to fame through a movie soundtrack
57	Coal Miner’s DaughterLoretta Lynn		An autobiographical hit in country music
58	Beauty In The WorldMacy Gray		A song of discovering beauty inspired by my daughter's laughter
59	Make You MineMadison Beer		A singer who gained worldwide popularity from YouTube
60	Hung UpMadonna		Madonna’s smash hit song “Hung Up”
61	The StoryNorah Jones		The Appeal of the Bluesy Song 'The Story'
62	So WhatP!nk		A bold, aggressive track by Sister Pink
63	Because The NightPatti Smith		Patti Smith and Bruce’s masterpieces
64	SnoozeSZA		The achievements of SZA, an important artist in the R&B scene
65	Your Love Is KingSade		Sade’s beautiful, jazzy song
66	Love SongSara Bareilles		The Birth of Sara Bareilles’s Smash Hit
67	Incredible (feat. Labrinth)Sia		Sia captivates the world with her distinctive singing voice.
68	Soon We’ll Be FoundSia		Sia’s hit song draws attention with a sign language music video
69	Edge of SeventeenStevie Nicks		A song that resonates with Stevie Nicks’ heart
70	LukaSuzanne Vega		The classic song depicting child abuse, “Luka,” became a huge hit.
71	CrucifyTori Amos		Tori Amos’s signature song became a big hit.
72	Femme FataleTracey Thorn		Tracy’s Velvet Underground cover
73	Fast carTracy Chapman		Tracy Chapman, a musician who conveys social messages
74	If I Were To DieWinona Oak		A rising young music artist from Sweden
75	Speak To MeAMY LEE		Piano ballad song by Amy Lee
76	You Oughta KnowAlanis Morissette		Canadian-born, singing about anger toward her ex-boyfriend
77	No OneAlicia Keys		A classic song that sings of a steadfast resolve to pursue love
78	WhyAnnie Lennox		Annie Lennox’s solo songs: beautiful melodies and allure
79	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Cindy's hit song, High School Dance
80	Made in the USADemi Lovato		Demi Lovato’s powerful love song
81	Girls Like GirlsHayley Kiyoko		A Japanese American singer who sings about diverse forms of love and sexuality
82	Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall		KT Tunstall's refreshing classic
83	TiK ToKKe$ha		Feeling hyped with Ke$ha’s party song
84	Touch My BodyMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's hit song(s)
85	Fight SongRachel Platten		Singer Rachel’s success and her upbeat songs
86	The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez’s hit song is popular worldwide.
87	Begin AgainTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s song about heartbreak and starting over
88	365Waxahatchee		Weyes Blood, a talent in the indie rock scene
89	Human BehaviorBjörk		Björk’s Fantastical Music Video Worlds
90	YoursElla Henderson		Hit songs by a British singer