From classic tunes to contemporary hits, country music has seen an array of extraordinary songs crafted by powerful, talented women whose unforgettable songs have left an indelible mark on the genre. Ranging from classic tunes to modern hits, these best country songs by women showcase the incredible talent and strength that female artists bring to the table. With passionate storytelling and soulful performances, each song resonates with fans across generations.
Listening to the best female country songs demonstrates the incredible versatility and talent displayed by these artists in crafting memorable musical experiences. These masterpieces highlight the extraordinary skill displayed by female artists in crafting memorable musical experiences. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat anthems, every song encapsulates diverse emotions and themes while staying true to the essence of country music.
These songs encompasses countless stories, emotions, and messages that resonate with fans around the world. Some prime examples include "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves, which inspires listeners with its message of embracing one's individuality despite societal pressures; Dolly Parton's great hit "Jolene," known for its engaging narrative about love, rivalry, and vulnerability; and Reba McEntire's "Fancy," a thrilling tale of transformation and resilience against all odds.
Exploring the best country songs by women is an enriching experience that exposes listeners to a wide range of stories intertwined with powerful emotions. As they delve deeper into these remarkable creations from some of history's most talented female artists, fans can appreciate their vocal prowess.
1Jolene
Dolly PartonClassic Dolly Parton song in which a woman begs another to stop having an affair with her husband.
2I Will Always Love You (Original)
This powerful ballad helped make Dolly Parton an icon.
3Crazy
Patsy Cline's lonesome and iconic voice helped this tune become a classic.
4Coal Miner’s Daughter
Autobiographical tale about Loretta Lynn's life.
5Patsy ClineAnother song bolstered by Cline's emotional voice.
6Walkin After Midnight
The Kentucky Headhunters
7Tammy WynetteA country tune that became so iconic for its backwards message
8Dolly PartonAnother Dolly Parton anthem made a hit with its feature in the Parton movie of the same name.
9Mama, He's Crazy
The Judds
10Fancy
Reba McEntire song about a girl who grows up in poverty, only to make something of herself.
11Dolly PartonThis song was an emotional hit for Dolly, telling the tale of her childhood as a poor young girl.
12Trisha Yearwood
13I was Country when Country wasn't Cool
Barbara Mandrell
14Shania TwainA Shania crossover hit that appealed to both mainstream and country audiences with its country roots and romantic notions.
15Deana Carter
16Shania TwainFirst #1 hit for Twain about how great any man has to be in order to be with her.
17Shania TwainShania Twain was at the forefront of the country mainstream explosion of the 1990s with this tune.
18I Hope You Dance
This emotional song was a hit for Lee Ann Womack that is still played at life's many special occasions.
19Reba McEntire#1 Reba hit that made women think twice about their everyday, ordinary lives.
20Maybe It Was Memphis
Pam Tillis
21Independence Day
Martina McBride
22Carrie UnderwoodAnother female power anthem about getting revenge.
23Faith HillAnother upbeat tune that helped this country mainstay maintain her place.
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Delta Dawn
Tanya Tucker 
25Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?
Another rockin' female empowerment song from Shania Twain
26The House That Built Me
Miranda Lambert's first #1 hit came in this song about her childhood.
27Breathe
Faith HIllFaith Hill also burst onto the scene in the 1990s, carving out a large chunk of the country scene for herself with "Breathe" and other hits.
28A Broken Wing
A powerful Martina McBride song about a woman leaving a bad relationship.
29Shania TwainShania Twain love song that was another hit.
30Delta Dawn
Tanya Tucker
31Shania TwainCountry girl anthem about guys needing to try a little bit harder to get our attention.
32Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)
Loretta LynnLoretta Lynn tune about laying down the law with your old man.
33Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Joan Baez
34She's Got You
Patsy Cline
35Wild One
Early Faith Hill hit about a young adventurous girl.
36Help Me Make It Through the Night
Sammi Smith
37From This Moment On
Shania TwainThis Shania Twain song speaking of romantic love was a country hit.
38Rosanne Cash
39This Kiss
Faith HillThis peppy, fun loving song was a huge hit for Hill.
40Harper Valley PTA
41LeAnn Rimes
42Stay
Sugarland
43Lynn Anderson
44Patty LovelessA powerful and emotional song about a relationship gone wrong.
45It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
Kitty Wells
46Dixie ChicksThis Dixie Chicks cover of Fleetwood Mac was a country hit that did the classic rock band proud
47Kerosene
Miranda LambertThis rocking revenge country hit from Miranda Lambert established her as a huge name in country.
48Mary Chapin CarpenterThis song with a little attitude gave country women some edge, and Mary Chapin Carpenter a hit.
49Better Things to Do
A powerful country debut song from Terri Clark.
50He Thinks He'll Keep Her
Mary Chapin CarpenterAn emotional song from a woman's perspective on being taken for granted in the relationship.
51Gunpowder
Miranda LambertA powerful song inspired by Miranda Lambert's parents' PI business.
52Bobbie Gentry
53I Saw the Light
Wynonna JudThis was Wynonna Judd's huge breakout song from The Judds.
54One Way Ticket
LeAnn Rimes tune that helped make her a country star.
55Undo It
Carrie UnderwoodFemale anthem in which Carrie Underwood wishes away past relationships.
56Walkaway Joe
Trisha Yearwood
57Tanya Tucker
58It's A Little Too Late
Tanya Tucker
59Born to Fly
Sara Evans
60Wrong Side of Memphis
Trisha Yearwood
61Shania Twain
62Chains
This Patty Loveless song about an inescapable relationship was a #1 hit.
63Sweet Dreams
Emmylou Harris
64You Can Feel Bad
Patty Loveless
65Passionate Kisses
66Together Again
Emmylou Harris
67Tim McGraw
Taylor Swift
68Cry
This Hill song is a striking ballad with that was another hit for the country star.
69Making Believe
Emmylou Harris
70Stand Beside Me
A slow country music #1 hit for Jo Dee Messina.
71Famous in a Small Town
Miranda Lambert
72Two More Bottles of Wine
Emmylou Harris hit about a soured relationship and drowning those sorrows in the only thing left - two more bottles of wine.
73Passionate Kisses
Lucinda WilliamsThe original version of this classic.
74I Got the Boy
75The Night's Too Long
Patty Loveless
76A Girls’ Night Out
The #1 hit
Judds song about a girl who just wants to let her hair down after a hard day working.
77Working Girl
Dolly Parton climbed to iconic status with hits like this "Working Girl" tune.
78All Jacked Up
Gretchen Wilson
79If It Don't Come Easy
Tanya Tucker
80It Ain't Easy Being Easy
Janie Fricke
81Carrie Underwood
82Faded Love
Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Merle Haggard
83Reba McEntire
84Did I Shave My Legs for This
A country hit about a doting woman who gets all dressed up and is unappreciated by her man.
85She Is His Only Need
Wynonna Judd
86Break Down Here
Julie Roberts
87Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version)
88Mindy McCready
89Our Town
Iris DeMent
90She Got to You
Esperanza Spalding
91I Knew You Were Trouble
Swift is perhaps today's queen of country. This song's
hard driving ,rock-leaning chorus gave it hit status
92We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
A powerful Taylor Swift hit that has made her a modern country icon.
