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Grab the mic and get ready to belt it out! Join us as we count down our picks for the best modern singles you should absolutely sing on your next night out. Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-timer, these crowd-pleasing hits are guaranteed to light up any room!
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00:07Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best singles of the last 20 years that
00:13you should sing on your next night out.
00:22Number 10, Shallow, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
00:26Tell me something, girl
00:30Are you happy in this modern world?
00:34Whether or not you know a star is born, you probably remember this song from its initial run on the
00:39charts.
00:39Lady Gaga teamed up with her co-star Bradley Cooper for Shallow.
00:43It's a duet that never fails to tug at our heartstrings.
00:46Aren't you tired trying to fill that void?
00:50Or do you need more?
00:53For those brave enough to bring it to karaoke, they'll need the pipes to reach Gaga's register.
00:58Then again, a messy duet with a friend is much more enjoyable.
01:01The Oscar winner does have a compelling hook, and more than a few staggering high notes.
01:06Even if you aren't as talented as a movie star or a pop icon, you can rely on this stirring
01:10ballad to light up any evening.
01:11I'm off the deep fire, watch as I dive in, I'll never meet the ground
01:20Number 9, Flowers, Miley Cyrus
01:23You could pick any number of Miley Cyrus songs for your next gig, including Party in the USA.
01:38There's also her more recent hit, Flowers.
01:41With some catchy writing, Cyrus helps craft one of her greatest songs ever.
01:44It's exactly the kind of pop single to spruce up any night out.
01:48Whether you're commiserating over an ex, or celebrating with friends, this tune wants you to belt out with reckless abandon.
01:54Built a home and watched it burn
01:58Mmm, I didn't wanna leave ya, I didn't wanna lie
02:02Cyrus once again proves that she can create an earworm any music fan could enjoy.
02:06The Grammy-winning anthem is still relatively new, too, making it a possible go-to karaoke track for years to
02:12come.
02:12Yeah, I can love me better than
02:16Yeah, I can love me better than
02:19Number 8, That's What I Like, Bruno Mars
02:30In the 2010s, few people delivered on their pop promises as well as Bruno Mars.
02:35The artist continued to shine with his 24K Magic album, and singles like That's What I Like.
02:40For the latter, the singer brings out some awesome melodies and incredible rhythms.
02:50His voice is one we could all hope to use during a karaoke session.
02:54While there's only one Mars, the rest of us can settle for shouting this one out to our hearts content.
02:58The lyrics spout off all the luxuries of a high class life, giving us all a few dreams to imagine.
03:03It's also full of the kind of excitement and positivity you want for any day.
03:15Number 7, My House, Flo Rida
03:26He's had more than a few hits to his name, but Flo Rida might still be underrated to some.
03:31Lo can get any party started, and My House can do the job just as well.
03:35You've probably heard it in all kinds of places like advertisements and other media.
03:39Given that it's such a mood-boosting track, it's not surprising that it's been played almost everywhere.
03:50The blend of pop and hip-hop spans a wide audience of eager listeners.
03:54Describing the ideal way to celebrate with friends, the artist delivers one of his most galvanizing performances.
04:00It's also the perfect choice for your personal karaoke time at home.
04:03Number 6, Before He Cheats, Carrie Underwood
04:14Whether you're an American Idol fan or a country stan, Underwood in this song became inescapable in the 2000s.
04:21It's one of the signature singles from the country genre, and it's arguably taken on a life of its own.
04:25This makes it the kind of high-intensity karaoke track for any number of singers.
04:38You don't have to have lived the lyrics either, because all you need are some fiery emotions to pull this
04:42one off.
04:43Underwood gives her best song the kind of edgy performance it deserves.
04:47It's certainly a conversation starter, fulfilling any vocalist's need for musical revenge.
04:51And maybe next time they'll beg before he and she, oh, maybe next time they'll beg.
05:01Number 5, Watermelon Sugar, Harry Styles
05:04Tears like salt berries, on a summer evening
05:10Few songs in recent memory are better suited for a summer evening.
05:13In this sun-soaked tune, Styles delivers the perfect karaoke track for warmer weather.
05:17His song transports listeners to a tropical island getaway in no time.
05:28Styles uses all kinds of rich metaphors, making you imagine beautiful scenery and details to make this an even better
05:35listening experience.
05:36It's pure pop happiness from the opening seconds to the thrilling finish.
05:40Even if you're just looking to escape the winter blues, you can always count on this memorable track to liven
05:45up your next gathering.
05:54Number 4, Love Story, Taylor Swift
06:04With so many songs to choose from, Taylor Swift has created plenty of modern classics.
06:10Love Story certainly finds the romantic side of even the toughest cynics.
06:14With its fairytale outlook, the ballad combines country and pop for one of Swift's finest compositions.
06:27It's still captivating, blending together some meaningful lyrics with a spark of true love.
06:32The track went on to become a fan favorite.
06:34They even prompted proposals at the artists' concerts.
06:37It might not be at your next karaoke night, but you can win over the crowd by singing this one
06:40at the top of your lungs.
06:41Marry me, Juliet, you never have to be alone.
06:45I love you and that's all I really know.
06:50I talk to your dad, go pick out a white dress.
06:54It's a love story, baby, just say.
06:58Number 3, Shut Up and Dance, Walk the Moon
07:09You probably heard it at everything from a school dance to a wedding.
07:13Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance encourages you to do just what the title suggests.
07:17With some major synth energy, the group gets things going in one of the more devilish hooks we've ever heard.
07:22It translates especially well to karaoke once you reach the chorus.
07:38Begging for some audience participation, you might be pointing the microphone at the crowd for half of your performance.
07:43The single clearly made an impact as it continues to pop up in the unlikeliest of places.
07:47If you want to jump and shout with your friends, you should put this on your next karaoke playlist.
07:52I took my arm, I don't know how it happened, we took the floor and just say.
07:59Number 2, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen.
08:03I wish in the well, don't ask me, I'll never tell. I look to you as it fell, and now
08:09you're in my way.
08:10This Canadian's biggest success still bounces around in our heads to this day.
08:14Carly Rae Jepsen achieved international fame with Call Me Maybe, with one of the purest pop hits of the 2010s.
08:20It's a track that people might shy away from considering its popularity.
08:23True believers haven't forgotten this catchy hook or the indelible chorus.
08:27And this is crazy, but here's my number, so call me maybe.
08:32And all the other boys try to chase me, but here's my number, so call me maybe.
08:40You can hate it or love it, but Jepsen's single is a force to be reckoned with on any occasion.
08:45There's no requirement for having a good voice while singing this at karaoke either.
08:48All you need is a fun attitude and the ability to look past the haters for a few minutes of
08:53unbridled pop.
08:54Before you came into my past, so bad, and you should know that, so call me maybe.
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09:19Number one, Pink Pony Club, Chapel Roan.
09:30This song originally came out in 2020, but it went through a resurgence after Chapel Roan's debut album in 2023.
09:36It's no wonder why, considering the incredible songwriting on display.
09:40The artist writes about leaving home and dancing at a club, inviting the dreamer in all of us to keep
09:45fighting for what we want.
09:55This kind of message and a great chorus makes you want to sing along.
09:59It's an anthem that encourages you to cheer on your neighbors, even if you're surrounded by strangers.
10:04If you hear this one at karaoke, you'll likely see the whole crowd helping each other by singing in unison.
10:17Did we forget another great choice for your next amateur singing performance?
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