15 Best Single Mom Songs That Will Make You Feel Stronger

The power and influence a song can have on someone is truly profound. What are the single mom songs that you listen to inspire you to be stronger in being a single mom?  What are the songs that whenever you hear them you feel pumped up? Or What are the songs that make you cry?

Single motherhood is full of so many different stories. These single-mom songs are all so beautiful and touching. Here are some of my favorite single mom songs.

Single Mom Songs That Will Make You Feel Stronger

Dixie Chicks – Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)

Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) This song is by Dixie Chicks and appeared on the album Home (2002). It’s a contemporary country song that will remind you of your kids.

Clint Black – The Strong One

The Strong One is a song by American country music artist Clint Black, released in 2007. It appeared on the album The Long Cool EP. This song will remind you that you are a strong, independent, and awesome single mom.

Jamie O’Neal – Somebody’s Hero

Somebody’s Hero” is a song written and recorded by Australian country music artist Jamie O’Neal. It was the second single from the album “Brave”, released in April 2005. This song shows the strong bond between a mother and daughter!

Lana Del Rey – Pawn Shop Blues

Pawn Shop Blues is a song written and recorded by Lana Del Rey and David Kahne. It was produced for Del Rey’s debut studio album, Lana Del Ray, which was officially released in January 2010. This song is about past memories, and how you feel when you let go of the memories.

Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All-Around

“Love Is All Around” is a song recorded by the English rock band Wet Wet Wet, written by Reg Presley. This song was recorded for the album “Picture This”, released in 1995.

Carrie Underwood – Two Black Cadillacs

“Two Black Cadillacs” is a song by American recording artist Carrie Underwood, taken from her fourth studio album, Blown Away. “Two Black Cadillacs” is a country-pop song with lyrics addressing the story of two strong women.

Tupac – Keep Ya Head Up

“Keep Ya Head Up” is 1993 hit single by Tupac Thakur from the Album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. This inspirational song is especially dedicated to single moms who are going through tough days.

Fantasia – Baby Mama

“Baby Mama” is a song by American singer Fantasia from her debut studio album, Free Yourself (2004). The song was released on May 3, 2005. The theme of the song is to inspire single mothers. 

Sheryl Crow – Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof Mascara is a county song written and recorded by Sheryl Crow. This song was for the album, Feels Like Home, which was officially released in 2013.  This is about a single mom who is trying to stay strong for her son.

Terri Clark – She Didn’t Have Time

“She Didn’t Have Time” is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark. It was released in July 2005 as the lead-off single from her album “Life Goes On.”  This song’s lyrics address single moms who made sacrifices for their children, and in the end, it all came back around.

Reba McEntire – You’re Gonna Be

“You’re Gonna Be” is a song recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in September 2005. This song is about getting pregnant at a young age and having to go through all the struggles of being a single mother. 

Clean Bandit -Rockabye

Rockabye is a dancehall-inspired song featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie. This song is a tribute to all single moms out there. Single motherhood can barely be expressed in words. Clean Bandit’s Rockabye is a musical expression to celebrate a single mom’s courage.

Cheryl ‘Pepsii’ Riley – Thanks for My Child

“Thanks for My Child” is a 1988 debut single by Cheryl Pepsii Riley. This heart-stirring song seemed to speak for single mothers all over the world.

Sara Evans – A Little Bit Stronger

“A Little Bit Stronger” is a song recorded by American country music artist Sara Evans. It was released in September 2010 and featured on the album Country Strong. This song is about staying stronger after a setback and never surrendering!

Cowboy Crush – Tougher Than A Man

“Tougher Than A Man” is a song by American country music band Cowboy Crush. This song is dedicated to all young single moms who are going through a lot.

She never thought she’d be
A single mom at twenty-three
She doesn’t know if she can
But she’s gonna be
Tougher than a man