10 Solid Contemporary Pop Audition Songs For Sopranos
Having trouble finding a go-to Pop audition song to rock your soprano dreams? Tired of singing the same old Demi Lovato or Paramore song?
Here I've listed some solid, lesser known Pop songs by wildly famous singers that everyone will love. Each of these songs fall perfectly between overdone and obscure, with tunes just famous enough to leave the creative team humming.
These pop/rock tunes will spruce up your book!
1. "Still Into You" from Paramore
Year: 2013
Hayley Williams is easily one of the best vocalists of this generation. EASILY!
2. "Traitor" By Olivia Rodrigo
Year: 2021
As the fourth single from Olivia’s debut album, Sour (2021), Traitor is a emotional ballad that falls somewhere between indie pop and rock.
3. "Stars" By Grace Potter
Year: 2012
This song gives me major “Requiem”from Dear Evan Hansen vibes. Listen and you’ll see why.
4. "Dark Side” by Kelly Clarkson
Year: 2012
There’s a reason why Kelly shows up several times on this list. Every single song of hers is a masterpiece - catchy, vocally impressive, and an A+ in storytelling.
5. "Good Girl” by Carrie Underwood
Year: 2012
Looking for a tune with some country flair? This Carrie hit has just enough grit to get you through your next audition!
6. "Ex’s & Oh’s” by Elle King
Year: 2015
Fun fact about this one: "Ex's & Oh's" reached the top of the Alternative Songs chart in September 2015, becoming only the second song by a solo female to reach the top since 1996 after Lorde achieved the feat in 2013 with "Royals".
7. "Only Girl" By Rihanna
Year: 2010
Sing any Rihanna song and you’re bound to make the audition room dance. This one is GREAT for an upbeat musical.
8. "Light On" by Maggie Rogers
Year: 2018
Maggie Rogers rose to the spotlight when her song "Alaska" was played to Pharrell Williams during a master class at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. By 2019, she was nominated for a Grammy.
9. "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
Year: 2004
America’s sweetheart? Sign me up.
10. "Set Fire To The Rain” by Adele
Year: 2011
Set fire to the audition room with this Adele power pop anthem!
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