Introduction
Get Ready Rock Chicks, it’s time to show the guys what ‘BADASS’ really is!!!
Badass female karaoke songs from artists such as Janis Joplin and Joan Jett include some killer tunes that will show any karaoke crowd that the girls can rock it as good if not better than the guys.
Let’s Face it Girls Rock!!! Next time you step up and grab the mic, choose one of Kooks top picks of badass female karaoke songs and you will feel more confident & badass than you have ever done in your life!!!
Badass Female Karaoke Songs – Epic 15:
15. Joan Jett | Bad Reputation
One of Joan Jetts’ signature songs. In 2009 it was named the 29th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. It is the highest ranking song by any women on their list. Go Girls, Rock it and Don’t Give a Damn ’bout your reputation’!!
14. Heart | Barracuda
Released in 1977 ‘Barracuda’ is a song by American rock band Heart. It was the lead single on their third studio album ‘Little Queen’. On its’ release it became their second Top-20 entry in the US reaching No.11 on The Billboard Hot 100 and spending an incredible 20 weeks on the chart.
13. Jinjer | Teacher, Teacher
With chart-breaking releases gaining over 250M streams/views across all platforms globally, Jinjer are one of modern metals’ hottest and most exciting bands around. Check out the vocal range on this track before you even consider performing it at karaoke. Lead singer Tatianas’ vocal range is totally insaaaaaane!!…….
12. Dorothy | Wicked Ones
Dorothy are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2014 the band really captivates what real rock is and Dorothy is a real HAAAARD ROCKER!!
11. Future Palace | Flames
This aspiring post-hardcore band from Germany have racked up several million streams of their songs from their 2020 debut album ‘Escape’.
If you have never heard this band then it’s time to add them to your playlist of badass female karaoke songs. You definitely won’t regret it!!
10. Flyleaf | Again
Flyleaf is an American rock band formed in Texas in 2002. Their eponymous debut album was released in 2005 and went platinum after selling more than one million copies. The band has charted on Mainstream Rock, Christian Pop & Christian Metal genres. Lead singer Lacy Sturms’ voice is incredible, so if you decide to kick-ass with this track… Don’t Hold Back!!
09. Heart | These Dreams
This amazing band have had endless success with some of the most memorable songs ever recorded. ‘These Dreams’ was released as a single in 1986 and was the first song by the band to become a No.1 hit on The Billboard Hot 100. Heart, should be on everyone’s playlist!
08. Pat Benatar | Hit Me With Your Best Shot
This is one lady who knows how to rock and she most definitely rocked it out on this 1980 smash hit. It was her first Top 10 single achieving Gold Status! Badass female karaoke songs don’t get much better than this!!
07. Blondie | Heart of Glass
Fronted by the blonde bombshell Debbie Harry, ‘Heart of Glass’ was released in September 1978 topping the charts in both the UK and United States. Considering this song has been around for over 40 years, it is still as popular at karaoke as it ever was.
06. Vixen | Edge of a Broken Heart
Glam metal band Vixen released this power ballad in 1988. Written by Richard Marx this was their debut single and is still one of the bands’ most popular songs to date. Well worth listening to!!
05. Lita Ford | Kiss Me Deadly
Big hair, Tight pants, Loud guitars!!! This song is ‘Banging’. Released in 1988 this is Lita Fords signature song and more than deserves to be on every Karaoke Kooks playlist of badass female karaoke songs.
04. Avril Lavigne | Girlfriend
Canadian singer & songwriter Avril Lavigne wrote this catchy number along with her producer Dr.Luke. Achieving worldwide success the song reached the top of the charts in eight countries and was her first No.1 in the US. In 2008 ‘Girlfriend’ was the most viewed video on YouTube.
03. Roxette | Listen To Your Heart
Swedish pop/rock duo Roxette formed in 1986. Other than ‘Abba’ they are Swedens’ second best music artists. With an estimated 75 million record sales worldwide and over 10 million in certified units from the US, UK & Germany, Roxette are absolutely a band to be reckoned with!
02. Girlschool | C’mon Let’s Go
British heavy metal band Girlschool were formed in London in 1975. They enjoyed commercial success in the UK throughout the 1980’s, performing at many rock and metal festivals co-headlining or supporting hard rock & heavy metal bands.
To this day they maintain a worldwide ‘Cult’ following and have been an inspiration for many up and coming female rock bands. Girlschool definitely produced some badass female karaoke songs to rock any event.
01. 4 Non Blondes | What’s Up
Great track to include on any playlist of badass female karaoke songs. This amazing American rock band was founded in 1989 in San Francisco but then disbanded in 1995. Their only album ‘Bigger, Better, Faster, More’ spent 59 weeks on The Billboard 200 selling 1.5 million copies.
The albums’ second single ‘What’s Up’ hit the charts in 1993 and 28 years later the band was back in the news with the song having reached a ‘Billion’ streams on YouTube. Absolutely Unbelievable!!!!
Conclusion
What an amazing mix of some classic and less well known badass female karaoke songs. Many are hard rock & gritty, others may be one hit wonders but still deserve to make our list of great female rock artists. You will definitely show all the guys at any karaoke party or event that females can ‘Kick Ass’ as good as them, maybe even better!! Get your ‘Rock Chick’ look ready and prepare to smash the night with some rockin’ badass female karaoke songs.
“Other people call me a rebel, but I feel like I’m just living my life and doing what I want to do. Sometimes people call that rebellion, especially when you’re a women.”
Joan Jett