Having a dream to become a pop/rock star doesn’t make you any different from all other girls with the same ambitions, but if you choose one of these 17 good pop rock audition songs for female singers, you just might stand out from the crowd!
We’ve already written about this in 16 Best Upbeat Pop Audition Songs for Female Singers and 20 Easy Audition Songs to Sing for Beginners, but now it’s time for some rock’n’roll, too. Sometimes it all comes down to picking the right song to present yourself. At an audition, what you have is those few minutes to present yourself in the best way possible, and that’s no mean feat. All your hard work brought you in front of the judges waiting for you to shine (or prove tone deaf). Some of them hope you’ll be the next superstar. Others will look at you without any high hopes, except that they’re hoping you’ll be over soon so they can have some lunch. Either way, you have a couple of minutes to impress the judges enough to let you go to the next round, and the next one, until you reach the finals! Sounds like a good plan, doesn’t it?
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However, you may be at the top of your game and ready to bring it, but there’s one thing which is equally as important as your overall attitude. To leave the stage like a winner, you’d better sing one of the best pop audition songs for female voices, or find the best rock audition songs for females in case you’re auditioning for a rock band. But how do you know which one is a sure bet? Well, that’s where we cut in!
Of course, before taking the look at our list of audition songs for female singers, you should realize they aren’t suitable for just any voice. Self-criticism and self-awareness are excellent qualities to possess if you’re an aspiring young talent. Knowing your limits is worth every praise. Both judges and audience are extremely thankful for listening to someone who knows which songs enable him/her to give the best performance. We consulted on this and similar topics with Take Lessons, and this is one of the best suggestions we’ve found: an oldie, but a goldie. In other words, shy away from upbeat pop songs for auditions which are currently topping the charts. It’s much better to study the American Songbook and go for something the majority hasn’t exploited over and over again.
To compile our list of potential audition hits, we looked at some excellent suggestions by Stage Pool, Music Room, and Musical Theatre Resources. In order for you to remain original, we also checked with Vulture which songs are the most (ab)used by reality singing shows’ contestants. Whoever’s been in the music business for some time is sick of listening to Hero, or If I Ain’t Got You over and over (and over) again. Therefore, you’ll have your best chance at winning the audition if you’re singing something suitable to your voice range, and original, too.
Bearing that in mind, the songs are given in random order. After all, it depends on your affinities and energy which one out of 17 good pop rock audition songs for female singers is going to shoot you into stardom!
17. Call Me by Blondie
Talking about an oldie, but a goodie, here’s one that everyone has heard of. A true classic and a good rock audition songs for altos.
16. What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes
If you could even play the guitar during your performance, that would be just perfect.
15. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Thelma Houston
Here’s a slow one, for all the romantic souls out there. Check out how Jennifer Hudson did it.
14. Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Continuing in a similar rhythm, but now talking about self-love above all. While some may think this is one of good pop audition songs for altos, the truth is Christina can be an alto and mezzo-soprano.
13. My Favorite Game by The Cardigans
Who doesn’t remember this one, with the tattoo smeared on the car seat? Don’t be fooled, though. It may sound easy, but it certainly isn’t!
12. Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston
Speaking of Whitney, don’t even think about choosing I have Nothing. It’s been sung 17 times already in reality shows.
11. Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane
Nothing says r’n’r like this one! It could also be used as one of rock musical audition songs for female vocalists.
10. Perfect by Alanis Morisette
We picked this one since You Oughta Know is much more popular, so there’s a higher probability of someone singing it. You wouldn’t want someone with the exact same song competing against you, would you?
9. Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
Here’s another one hit wonder from the 90s.
8. I’ll Stand by You by Pretenders
This one ranks 8th on our list of good pop rock audition songs for female singers and it’s a real crowd pleaser, so make sure you do your best.
7. Road Rage by Catatonia
However, don’t think that we’ve only got powerful ballads here to offer. Here’s something to scream/sing at the judges of the show.
6. Don’t Speak by No Doubt
Why not continue with a brilliant song that made No Doubt world famous?
5. Black Horse and a Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall
Or how about something lively and powerful for our list of 17 good pop rock audition songs for female singers?
4. Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler
You’ll definitely sweep them off their feet with this one.
3. I Need a Man by Eurythmics
Check out the video to see how you can perform like a professional.
2. Run, Baby, Run by Sheryl Crow
Let’s slow it down a bit before we come to the top.
1. Bitch by Meredith Brooks
Finishing the list of 17 good pop rock audition songs for female singers with one of uptempo pop rock audition songs with a memorable name. If you have the right attitude, just go with it!
