Songs For Single Women

"You go, girl" has got to be one of life's best phrases. You can apply it at the office, at home with your mama, and definitely in the "I'm single" department. Because, really, there's nothing more empowering than a woman standing up for herself, and that includes embracing her single status. To celebrate kick-ass women everywhere, we've put together a playlist that has "girl power" written all over it (including Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood's new duet, "Somethin' Bad"). Single or not, these songs by women, for women, will have you feeling the gender pride. So hit play, and get ready to roar sing your heart out.

1. "I'm Every Woman," Chaka Khan
2. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" Shania Twain
3. "Independent Women," Destiny's Child
4. "Girl on Fire," Alicia Keys
5. "She Wolf," Shakira
6. "Video," India.Arie
7. "Unwritten," Natasha Bedingfield
8. "B*tch," Meredith Brooks
9. "No Scrubs," TLC
10. "Respect," Aretha Franklin
11. "Firework," Katy Perry
12. "Can't Hold Us Down," Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim
13. "Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé
14. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," Pat Benatar
15. "You're So Vain," Carly Simon
16. "Just a Girl," No Doubt
17. "You Don't Own Me," Lesley Gore
18. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson
19. "I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor
20. "Bossy," Kelis
21. "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)," En Vogue
22. "Control," Janet Jackson
23. "My Prerogative," Britney Spears
24. "Nobody Ever Told You," Carrie Underwood
25. "Beautiful," Christina Aguilera
26. "Fly," Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna
27. "Wannabe," Spice Girls
28. "A Woman's Worth," Alicia Keys
29. "Skyscraper," Demi Lovato
30. "Just Fine," Mary J. Blige
31. "Baggage Claim," Miranda Lambert
32. "Irreplaceable," Beyoncé
33. "F*ckin' Perfect," Pink
34. "Express Yourself," Madonna
35. "What's Love Got to Do With It," Tina Turner
36. "Fighter," Christina Aguilera
37. "Who Says," Selena Gomez
38. "Milkshake," Kelis
39. "F*ck You," Lily Allen
40. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Beyoncé
41. "Hard Out Here," Lily Allen
42. "Roar," Katy Perry
43. "Dancing on My Own," Robyn
44. "Brave," Sara Bareilles
45. "Let It Go," Idina Menzel
46. "Somethin' Bad," Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood
47. "Fancy," Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX

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