If you want to bring you karaoke game to another level, check out this list of best female country karaoke songs. There isn’t anything better than warming up the crowd with some Shania Twain or Taylor Swift.
Country music was always popular in the United States, and there are some indications that it could be the most popular genre in the nation. According to The NPD Group survey from 2012, almost 28% of Americans enjoy in country music. The survey didn’t just take into account the music taste of the surveyed people, but also the music bought and concerts visited. I know, you will say this is an outdated survey. But wait, there is more. Bus Bud did a research to find out what is the most popular music genre in each state based on touring activity of musicians. Guess what? Country topped 13 states, more than any other genre. Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, and Jason Aldean are most hardworking country musicians.
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Although country music could be considered as a genre more dominated by men, there are plenty of awesome female singers. Just take a look at Taylor Swift. Besides always ending up in a bad relationship, she became one of the bestselling musicians in the history of music. The point is if you like country and it’s your time to take the mic at karaoke night, there are lots of great country songs for women to sing. Before we take a look at them, if you are a guy with a deep voice who somehow ended up here, take a look at our list of 10 Best Karaoke Songs for Men with a Deep Voice.
In order to create our list of best female country karaoke songs, we looked everywhere. From multiple threads about best karaoke songs on Reddit and Quora to lists made by country centered websites like Wide Open Country and Whiskey Riff. We looked for the most recommended karaoke songs that belonged to the country genre and were performed by female artists. We hope you will be pleased with our findings and will “country rock” that karaoke party. Let’s see our list of best female country karaoke songs.
10. Any Man of Mine – Shania Twain
Shania Twain was the number one female country singer until Taylor Swift took her place on the stage. Although we forgot about her a bit, her songs are still loved, so you can’t make a mistake with the song that really launched her career.
9. Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
The achievements of this song speak enough. It the most downloaded country song in the history and it snatched 4 Grammy Awards. The chances are that everyone in the bar will know it and buy you drinks if you get it right.
8. Jolene – Dolly Parton
If you really want to bring the audience on their feet, singing along with you, then this Dolly Parton classic is your best pick. But, do it only if you are single. If you are in a relationship, you may risk that your guy gets full of himself thinking you are sending some kind of message. According to Parton, the song is based on a true event from her life.
7. Gunpowder & Lead – Miranda Lambert
This is a good song, it really is. Energetic, upbeat and everything you can ask from a good karaoke song. But the theme of a woman waiting home to shoot her husband with a shotgun may scare some guys off. Keep that in mind.
6. Something to Talk About – Bonnie Raitt
Although it became one of the Raitt’s most popular songs, Something to Talk About wasn’t originally meant for her. The song supposed to be recorded by Anne Murray, but her producers didn’t think it will be a hit. It was, and it is also a beloved karaoke song.
5. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Our list of best female country karaoke songs just wouldn’t be complete without Taylor. We also have an interesting fact about the song. According to The Sun, Shake It Off was the most popular karaoke song in the United Kingdom in 2015. We though Britons don’t have a clue about good country songs, but they’ve proved us wrong.
4. Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson
If you want to show you are real country women, then Gretchen Wilson’s is the song for you. It was featured in Steve-O’s show Killer Karaoke, when one guy sang it in the tank full of sharks, so it shouldn’t be a big deal.
3. Stand by Your Man – Tammy Wynette
The great thing about this song that ranked third on our list of best female country karaoke songs is that everyone knows it and it isn’t too hard to sing. Also, if you don’t think the original version fits you the best, there are numerous cover versions to choose from.
2. Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood
One of her first major hits, Before He Cheats became a staple song for Carrie Underwood and obviously one of the top picks at karaoke nights since this song was recommended quite often.
1. Man! I Feel Like a Woman! – Shania Twain
Speaking of quite often recommended songs on our list of best female country karaoke songs, Man! I Feel Like a Woman! was the most recommended one. We can safely say that this should be always your first pick when it comes to karaoke. It’s not just a really good song, but it also speaks about female empowerment, so you know that all the ladies will have your back and loudly sing with you. Taylor Swift may have sold more records, but Shania Twain has won this battle.
