Top 10 Karaoke Songs

If you were a female between the ages of 10 and 39 in the late 90s, you may have reached for this track once or twice already. 'Wide Open Spaces' is a charming, youthful story of a girl striking out on her own into an unknown future. Boasting a melody of only moderate difficulty, but still featuring a few opportunities for applause, the tune is an excellent choice in for an enjoyable karaoke experience for both the singer and the audience.

This song is well-suited for summer nights -- no worries, no problems -- just good times and good friends. 'Chicken Fried' is perfect for a group performance, so feel free to bring as many people to the stage as the venue will allow. Toes will be tapping in no time.

Miranda Lambert’s third single from her album ‘Crazy Ex Girlfriend’ is a fun but vengeful country-rock tune that tells the tale of what happens when you cross the wrong woman. ‘Gunpowder and Lead’ is a great karaoke choice at the end of a long week to blow off some steam with friends -- and maybe give your new beau a subtle warning.

A stripped-down emotional ballad, ‘Stay’ is the song to choose for karaoke if you want to sing something you can pour your heart into. Nearly every country fan knows Sugarland’s signature hit, making it an instant crowd favorite, and if you give it all you’ve got, you might not leave a dry eye in the house.

This classic tune is a solid choice if you’re more of an old school country fan. If you’re looking for a laid back, timeless song to perform, George Strait’s ‘Amarillo By Morning’ is perfect. To really sell the performance, be sure to wear your cowboy hat.

One of the more somber choices in our list of karaoke go-tos, this Lady A duet brings a vulnerable side to the stage, for those wanting to show off their vocal chops and deliver a more moving performance. Grab a member of the opposite sex, hand them a mic and sing it like you mean it.

What woman hasn’t wanted to be Carrie Underwood at one time or another? Belting out ‘Before He Cheats’ is the perfect opportunity to live that dream. Put on your attitude, grab a mic and get out all that pent up anger over your ex. This one’s guaranteed to get some crowd participation from the women in the audience and leave them wanting more.

What's better than belting Taylor Swift songs with your girlfriends on a night out? 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' is an anthem for women tired of being in a bipolar relationship. This song is always fun to sing and sure to draw some crowd participation. BYO sass.

If you're looking for a sentimental ballad to pull out when it's your turn on stage, you can't do much better than 'Strawberry Wine.' The idyllic song paints a picture of the adolescent summer most of us wish we had, but didn't. Whimsical and nostalgic with a touch of sadness, this 90s country staple is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. You may even see some lighters in the air.

A classic sing-along in bars and backyards across the south, ‘Friends in Low Places’ always gets a crowd going. It’s the ultimate track to choose when out with the guys -- no frills, no fuss, just a rugged, down-home Garth tune. When the whole place joins in on belting the word 'oasis,' you'll know you've picked the best song for karaoke.