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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 (11–20)

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)
If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys, a multi-instrumentalist from Harlem, New York, continues to make an impact on the global stage.

Classically trained as a pianist, she effortlessly navigates a wide range of genres—rooted in R&B, soul, jazz, and gospel—while also embracing pop, rock, and hip-hop.

She made her debut in 2001 with the album Songs in A Minor, which became a massive hit, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.

Since then, she has won 17 Grammy Awards among numerous other accolades and has achieved total sales of over 90 million records to date.

She has also made her mark through collaborations with a variety of artists, including a chart-topping U.

S.

No.

1 with Usher.

Highly recommended for music fans who seek the perfect blend of a soulful voice and masterful piano.

BeautifulChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Official HD Video)
BeautifulChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera, an American artist renowned for her multifaceted musicality and powerhouse vocals, masterfully navigates a wide range of genres including pop, R&B, soul, and Latin.

Since her 1999 debut, she has enjoyed global success—from her album “Christina Aguilera,” which sold 14 million copies worldwide, to “Back to Basics,” which reached No.

1 in 15 countries.

She has earned numerous accolades, beginning with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, and including honors such as the Latin Grammy Award and Best Pop Vocal Performance.

Drawing on a childhood spent moving across countries, she continues to create expressive music infused with diverse cultural influences.

She’s highly recommended for those who resonate with powerful vocals and an artist who champions self-expression and social messaging.

EspressoSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter, who evolved from a Disney Channel star to a powerhouse pop singer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1999 and began posting on YouTube at age 10.

She signed with Hollywood Records in 2014 and made her debut with the album Eyes Wide Open.

After moving to Island Records in 2021, she steadily built her career, including her first appearance on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

Centered on dance-pop while incorporating rock elements, her versatile sound earned her 2022 album Emails I Can’t Send a peak of No.

23 on the Billboard 200, her highest to date.

With expressive vocals and a polished pop sensibility, she has become a standout artist, especially popular among Gen Z.

What The HellAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter.

This song is an upbeat, wild party track that sings, “Life’s been going well so far, but I don’t care anymore!” Since it was released right after her divorce from her first husband, some say the lyrics may have been influenced by that event.

Good GirlCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is a country singer who won Season 4 of the audition show American Idol.

This song features lyrics that warn a “good girl” who’s infatuated with a bad guy that he isn’t good for her, and you’re sure to be overwhelmed by Carrie’s powerful, husky, heart-pounding vocals.

Lady GaGaLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)
Lady GaGaLady Gaga

Gaga, who is currently on hiatus from her music activities due to illness, has made an impact that extends beyond the music world.

She has actively engaged in various areas, including promoting understanding and support for the LGBTQ community and taking the initiative in relief efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Released in 2011, this work was created with the message that everyone should love themselves as they are and live true to themselves.

Popular Western female singer-songwriters (ages 21–30)

Made You LookMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Made You Look (Official Music Video)
Made You LookMeghan Trainor

Megan Trainor, who hails from the United States, is a singer-songwriter active across a wide range of genres including pop, R&B, and doo-wop.

In 2014, her debut single “All About That Bass” became a global smash hit, catapulting her to stardom.

She followed it up with a string of hits and won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2016.

Influenced by 1950s pop, her songs are characterized by empowering messages that boost self-esteem, touching on themes like femininity and body image.

She began singing in church at age six and released three albums by the time she was fifteen, showing a lifelong passion for music.

With her beautiful vocals and uplifting lyrics, she’s an artist who gently encourages those seeking confidence.