Are you looking for something new to sing the next time you jump on a stage of a karaoke party? Look no further — we listed here some female-vocalist songs that we think make great karaoke songs! With these classics and newcomers you’ll rock the stage like Beyoncé runs the world.
1. Valerie – Winehouse
The Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson version of “Valerie” seems to have expanded in karaoke bars around the world in the recent decade. And no wonder - the groovy back beat rhythm, the mysterious lyrics, and a not too-wide vocal range make it a bulletproof karaoke hit.
Difficulty: Fairly easy
2. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
This soft - originally by Bob Dylan - song is a good one to start your Adele versioning, as it doesn’t have as much super high notes as some of the other popular Adele songs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
3. Lost Boy – Ruth B
The Canadian singer and songwriter was scored multiple awards with her debut album, and the soft pop single “Lost Boy” is something fresh so mesmerize the audience with at a karaoke party.
Difficulty: Intermediate
4. Jolene — Dolly Parton
A country-pop classic from the iconic Dolly Parton — one the remarkable female voices in the scene. The 1970's chart topper about a red-haired Jolene is a great karaoke song choice with a room for interpretation and maybe showcase some vibrato in your voice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
5. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Christina Perri’s teary love song got popular after appearing in The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn movie in 2011.
Difficulty: Fairly easy
6. Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is on Fire with this song, and you’ll be too! Alicia’s mega hit doesn’t include as much melodic r’n’b ornaments or other tricky things, but a great variety in vocal range and the best of it - empowering lyrics!
Difficulty: Intermediate
7. Hallelujah – Alexandra Burke
When you want to variate from soft to powerful singing, this is a good go-to song. Alexandra Burke’s version harmonically grows towards the end, so that you can start soft and use the power of your voice in the end!
Difficulty: Intermediate plus
8. Halo – Beyonce
When you want to impress, sing Beyoncé (or Whitney, Christina, Etta, Aretha, Demi.. there are many, of course). Unlike many fast-paced and rhytmic Beyoncé hits, Halo is medium tempo ballad, so you will have time to really give all you got to each note.
Difficulty: Pro-level
9. Wannabe – Spice Girls
When you want to add a little bit of spice in your life, selecting the legendary Wannabe gives all the vibes.
Difficulty: Fairly easy
10. My Heart Will Go On – Céline Dion
The beautiful Titanic theme song that moved souls and broke hearts. With this song you can belt it out in the chorus, while taking it easy and soft on the verses.
Difficulty: Pro-level
For more ideas and inspiration for your dashing karaoke show, visit Singa’s singlist Queens and Princesses of Pop!
Happy singing!