Women: Popular Western Music Karaoke Rankings [2025]

CupsAnna Kendrick15rank/position

Anna Kendrick – Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”) (Director’s Cut)

If you’re confident in your dynamics, I recommend “Cups.” At first, you might think it’s just a typical pop song, but surprisingly, it’s actually country music.

Country songs often tend to be fairly simple and don’t require much dynamic variation, but this track can sound sloppy without good dynamics, so be careful.

Even if you can’t do vibrato, you can get away with it by nicely fading out the ends of phrases.

It’s not an extremely easy song, but give it a try!

Material GirlMadonna16rank/position

Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

A song by Madonna released in 1984.

It was released as a single from her second album, Like a Virgin.

It’s a danceable track that epitomizes early Madonna, and it’s very easy to sing at karaoke and guaranteed to get the crowd going.

You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman17rank/position

Celtic Woman – You Raise Me Up (Live)

Celtic Woman, a group active mainly in Celtic music.

Their version of “You Raise Me Up” is a cover, yet it’s also known as one of their signature songs.

I’ll say this upfront: if you try to imitate Celtic Woman when you sing this, the difficulty will shoot up.

So what should you do? The key to making quiet, melodic Western songs sound good is to whisper.

If there’s a part you’re not confident about, just whisper it and convey a sense of emotion.

Be sure to adjust the key properly—otherwise you might not be able to hit the notes in the latter half—so know your own key in advance.

There Must Be An AngelEurythmics18rank/position

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) (Remastered)

A male-female British duo, Annie and Dave.

Their MTV videos are always inventive and fun to watch.

This song is their biggest hit.

It starts with Annie’s high notes and builds into a soaring, fantastical celebration of love that’s easy to get swept up in, with falsetto parts that feel great to sing.

Many were likely freshly surprised by Annie’s handsome-woman, androgynous, cross-dressed look.

By the way, the harmonica in the interlude is by none other than Stevie Wonder—no wonder it has such a soft, gentle tone.

If you’re confident in your high notes, try tackling the chorus like the archangel Gabriel.

Hot StuffDonna Summer19rank/position

Donna Summer – Hot Stuff – LIVE

This is a rousing anthem by Donna Summer, renowned as a timeless classic that unleashes a driving, energetic sound with a powerful disco-funk texture.

It’s widely recognized among women in their 40s, and its passionate lyrics make it a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters20rank/position

Yesterday Once More

This is a Carpenters song known for its sweet, gentle vocals and a melody that evokes nostalgia.

The lyrics beautifully depict memories of the past, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Released in June 1973, the song became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was especially popular in Japan, selling over 600,000 copies.

With a comfortable vocal range that’s easy to sing in karaoke, it’s an ideal choice for women in their 50s.

It’s recommended for times when you want to look back on fond memories or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.

Close To YouCarpenters21rank/position

[They Long To Be] Close To You

Among the Carpenters’ catalog, the classic “(They Long to Be) Close to You” stands out as one of their most beloved hits.

Released in the 1970s, this love song portrays a woman pining for someone she adores.

Musically, it sits squarely in the realm of classic pop, with a brisk yet gentle melody.

The English lyrics flow smoothly, and the vocal range isn’t particularly wide, making it an easy song to sing.

You can certainly perform it in the style of the original, but a downbeat, whispery approach—like Billie Eilish’s—also sounds compelling.

Give it a try for inspiration.