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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 (1–10)

Like A StarCorinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae – Like A Star (New Version)
Like A StarCorinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae, from the United Kingdom, is known for her soothing musical style that blends pop and soul.

She released her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae, in 2006, reaching No.

1 in the UK and breaking into the top 10 in the United States, achieving international success.

At the 2007 Grammy Awards, she was nominated for Record of the Year and Best New Artist.

After the loss of her husband in 2008, she took a hiatus, but returned in 2010 with her second album, The Sea.

With her gentle voice and moving lyrics, Corinne Bailey Rae continues to touch and heal many listeners.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in relaxing music.

Boom ClapCharlie XCX

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]
Boom ClapCharlie XCX

This song is by the British singer-songwriter Charli XCX and was also used as the theme song for the film The Fault in Our Stars.

It’s an electropop-style ballad that sings about a burning, passionate love.

It also drew attention for its second music video, which was filmed in Tokyo.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)
Someone Like YouAdele

Adele is a British singer-songwriter who has won Grammy Awards.

This song is a heartbreak ballad expressing lingering feelings for an ex-boyfriend who is settling down and getting married, and it’s said to be based on her own real-life experience.

Her emotion-filled vocals make it a heartrending track that tightens the chest.

Popular Western female singer-songwriters (11–20)

FireworkKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)
FireworkKaty Perry

The “firework” that exists within everyone.

That burning force that drives you is your very life force.

Katy is sending a powerful message: “Everyone, shoot your firework high into the sky!” This song says that everyone has it—women who lack confidence, children in the hospital, anyone.

It’s a song that fills you with energy.

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey, an American artist who continues to captivate the music scene with a cinematic and ephemeral worldview.

Rooted in alternative pop and baroque pop, her signature sound evokes Americana from the 1950s to the ’70s.

A music video she released online in 2011 went viral, and the following year she joined the ranks of global stars with her album Born to Die.

She has since released a string of acclaimed records and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2019.

With visuals reminiscent of old Hollywood’s filmic beauty and songs that are melancholic yet romantic, she is highly regarded as an innovative artist who has opened up new expressive possibilities in contemporary pop music.

Highly recommended for those seeking a cinematic musical experience.

Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene

Selena Gomez & The Scene – Love You Like A Love Song
Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene

Selena Gomez & The Scene features Selena Gomez, an American star who made a dazzling step up from leading roles on the Disney Channel to front a band.

Skillfully blending pop rock and dance-pop, they debuted in 2009 with the album “Kiss & Tell.” Over the following two years, they rapidly released three albums, winning overwhelming support—especially among young audiences—and reaching No.

4 on the Billboard charts.

They were also nominated for MTV and the American Music Awards, and their albums achieved global sales.

Their songs, weaving together electronic sounds and positive messages, captivate a wide range of listeners—from exhilarating dance tracks to powerful pop rock anthems.

Can’t Be TamedMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Can’t Be Tamed
Can't Be TamedMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus is an American actress and singer who started out on the Disney Channel.

This song is said to be based on her experience of struggling with the gap between being an idol who serves as a role model for everyone, as society expects, and her true self.