If you are out for a karaoke evening and country is the genre, then you will have many great tunes to choose from. Country, pop, folk, and bluegrass are beloved and often have upbeat and exciting songs, as well as simple and easy karaoke songs that everyone can sing and enjoy. If you need something slower like a love ballad or breakup tune, this style still has you covered! We reached out to Shawn Leonhardt for 30 Day Singer and Guitar Tricks to bring you 15 of the best female country karaoke songs.
1. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
This was a country and pop crossover hit from 2000 and has a nice mix of country twang, slow verses, and powerful choruses. It’s a classic that most of the audience will love, especially if you can sing it right! And this song was played with Sons of the Desert if you happen to have some guys who can help you sing.
Sing I Hope You Dance karaoke here.
2. It’s a Cowboy Lovin’ Night – Tanya Tucker
Often the go-to hit of Tanya Tucker is “Delta Dawn,” which is a fantastic karaoke pick, however “It’s a Cowboy Lovin’ Night” is perfect for the singer that wants to capture the female outlaw country sound. While it helps to have great singing ability this song isn’t too hard to pull off if you don’t try to sing any fancy twang.
Sing It's a Cowboy Lovin' Night karaoke here.
3. That Don’t Impress Me Much – Shania Twain
Shania Twain has lots of songs for a female karaoke night, and they are often upbeat tunes that will get the whole crowd singing along. If you want other Shania greatest hits you can try “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Her and the country artists of the late 90’s are always popular.
Sing That Don't Impress Me Much karaoke here.
4. Ode to Billy Joe – Bobbie Gentry
This is from Bobbie Gentry in 1967 and is a great mix of country, R&B, and folk. It’s perfect for a singer who can give a strong performance in a restrained voice. Of course this is not the most upbeat song, so choose the timing right when singing this number. Obviously the height and excitement of the party is not the best moment for a heavy song.
Sing Ode to Billy Joe karaoke here.
5. Keep on the Sunny Side – June Carter Cash
Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sisters performed this many years ago and it is one of the older picks. This older selection is a folk and country classic, and Maybelle Carter was influential in multiple genres. Her era was before soul and R&B had merged with country so the singing is more traditional and simplified. Early folk tunes like this one are a great primer for anyone wanting to learn how to sing.
Sing Keep on the Sunny Side karaoke here.
6. I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton
Sometimes people forget that this song was sung by Dolly Parton long before Whitney Houston. It’s easier to sing the country version as opposed to the R&B because the notes aren’t as hard. Of course if you find this too difficult you can always try Dolly’s other hits like “Jolene” or “9 to 5” as they are great for karaoke too. Be sure to do some vocal warm ups before attempting this one!
Sing I Will Always Love You karaoke here.
7. What He Didn't Do – Carley Pearce
Carley Pearce is a modern country artist if you want to sing something more recent. Her vocals are pretty and powerful, but still accessible for a regular singer. This tune is a little slower tempo so keep it for a less exciting time of the show.
Sing What He Didn't Do karaoke here.
8. Why Not Tonight – Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire has many blues rocking country songs to choose from, many singers like to pick her song “Fancy.” But this one here is upbeat and if you can sing like her it can really get the party going!
Sing Why Not Tonight karaoke here.
9. Cowboy Take Me Away – The Chicks
If you have a group of women singing you can’t go wrong with the country and bluegrass playing of the Dixie Chicks. They have upbeat songs, love ballads, and excellent pop hits for a group to sing along with.
Sing Cowboy Take Me Away karaoke here.
10. All Is Found – Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves has many different country songs that would potentially work well with karaoke, but this piece from Frozen II is very popular. If you want others to sing along then a Disney hit is always the way to go. This song is also a simple lullaby for slower times.
Sing All Is Found karaoke here.
11. Breathe – Faith Hill
Faith Hill is another recent country star with lots of pop hits for karaoke and this song has a super well-known chorus. The chorus is powerful and epic sounding but not too hard to sing and you will likely get help from the crowd!
12. Fast Car – Luke Combs
This has been rereleased by Luke Combs but for those who are older they may remember it is a hit from Tracey Chapman. Either way this song is all about your performance and approach, don’t worry about vocal perfection but instead capturing the vibe. This tune might hit some lower notes in your vocal range.
13. Once a Day – Connie Smith
If you have a great voice with a strong sense of the country twang then try older singers like Connie Smith! These older songs often have strong vocal performances so make sure you can sing. If you want oldies that are more popular than Connie Smith you can always try the beloved songs of Patsy Cline, all her songs are great for karaoke!
14. Love Story – Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift may be more pop and rock oriented now but she started as country and that is still the predominant style of her chords, songs, and vocals. You really can’t go wrong with most Taylor songs at karaoke, but “Love Story” is beloved, a little upbeat, and will get the audience involved.
15. These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra
Many female country songs are love ballads, breakup tunes, and most of all the revenge driven hit! The best known of these songs is Carrie Underwood with “Before He Cheats.” While that song is great, an even better classic revenge song is the rocking “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’.” With either song your performance is more than just singing, the right attitude is what makes it so enjoyable.
Sing These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ karaoke here.
There you have some of the best country karaoke songs for female singers and if you look further into the artists you will find more! There are fun tunes that will get the audience revved up and slower pieces that many will sing along too. Just make sure you gauge the situation for the best song to perform and most of all it is karaoke so do not stress performance too much and just have fun! If you want to practice at home, be sure to check out Singa karaoke.
