Updated November 14, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
Know popular songs that celebrate a relationship between a Mom and Daughter.
Mother-Daughter songs are special songs between a daughter and her mother – this includes a bride and her mother. Brides can celebrate their mothers on their wedding day in the form of a dedication or dance during the wedding reception.
When selecting a song to dedicate to your mom, I recommend selecting a song with a special meaning for both of you.
When picking out the song to dance the mother-daughter wedding dance, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- Does the song have a special meaning to both of you?
- Does the song’s meaning describe your relationship?
- What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the mother-daughter dance. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s brides. Besides the relationship type between the mother and bride, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
New Mother-Daughter Songs
- “On Purpose (For My Future Daughter) ” by Bellah Mae (Pop – 2023)
- “Mama’s Do ” by The Dryes (Country – 2023)
- “Mama’s Eyes” by Tenille Arts (Country – 2023)
- “Girls” by Rachel Platten (Pop – 2023)
- “Everything Was For Love” by Carla Morrison (Soundtrack – 2023)
- “She’s Superman” by Taylor Austin Dye (Country – 2023)
- “Light On In The Kitchen” by Ashley McBryde (Country – 2023)
- “superhuman” by Bishop Briggs (Pop – 2022)
- “Hey Ma I Made It” by Ella Langley (Country – 2022)
- “Mamas” by Anne Wilson, Hillary Scott (Country – 2022)
- “Child of Mine” by Michaela Anne (Folk – 2022)
- “My Mother’s Hand” by Jill Barber (American – 2022)
- “Cover Me In Sunshine” by P!nk, Willow Sage Hart (Pop – 2021)
- “Morning” by Sarah Jarosz (Pop – 2021)
- “You Will Always Be (My Baby Girl)” by Angel Sessions (R&B – 2021)
- “I Get To Be The One” by JJ Heller (Indie – 2021)
Trending Mother And Daughter Dance Songs
- “When God Made You My Mother” by Riley Roth (Country – 2021)
- “Mom” by Meghan Trainor feat. Kelli Trainor (Pop – 2016)
- “Slow Down” by Nichole Nordeman (Christian – 2015)
- “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina (Country – 2011)
- “Mama” by Spice Girls (Pop – 1996)
- “A Mother’s Prayer” by Celine Dion (Pop – 2004)
- “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift (Country – 2010)
- “Mama’s Hand” by Queen Naija (R&B – 2018)
- “A Mother Like You” by JJ Heller (Singer-Songwriter – 2019)
- “Shiny” by Sara Bareilles (Folk – 2019)
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Best Pop Mom and Daughter Music
- superhuman – Bishop Briggs
- You’ll Be in My Heart – Brent Morgan
- My Hero – Westlife
- Cover Me In Sunshine – P!nk, Willow Sage Hart
- Morning – Sarah Jarosz
- Her – Anne-Marie
- Shiny – Sara Bareilles
- Little Girl – Christina Grimmie
- Mom – Meghan Trainor feat. Kelli Trainor
- Sweetest Devotion – Adele
- Blue – Beyoncé
- In My Life – Chantal Kreviazuk
- Little Things – One Direction
- Every Mother’s Dream – Teresa James
- Count on Me – Bruno Mars
- Always There – Canadian Tenors
- Oh Mother – Christina Aguilera
- A Mother’s Prayer – Celine Dion
- Mama – Il Divo
- You Don’t Have To Let Go – Jessica Simpson
- Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word) – Celine Dion
- I’m Blessed to Call You Mother – Molly Pasutti
- My Baby You – Marc Anthony
- I Turn To You – Christina Aguilera
- My Mother’s Eyes – Bette Midler
- Mama – Spice Girls
- Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
- Hero – Mariah Carey
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- Slipping Through My Fingers – ABBA
- You and Me Against the World – Helen Reddy
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- God Only Knows – Beach Boys
- Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) – Doris Day
Tip Another popular way to honor your mother is to have a mom-son dance for your wedding.
Popular R&B Tracks
- You Will Always Be (My Baby Girl) – Angel Sessions
- Stand – Haley Smalls
- My Song – H.E.R.
- Mama’s Hand – Queen Naija
- Right By You (for Luna) – John Legend
- Promises – Jhene Aiko feat. NAMIKO & Miyagi
- Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys
- Mother’s Love – KEM
- Mother – Ashanti
- By Your Side – Sade
- I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey feat. Trey Lorenz
- Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
- You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
- I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
- My Girl – Temptations
Tip If you have a stepmother, see our list of stepmom songs for a dance or dedication.
Loving Country Tunes
- Hey Ma I Made It – Ella Langley
- Mamas – Anne Wilson, Hillary Scott
- When God Made You My Mother – Riley Roth
- Hey Mama – Britnee Kellogg
- Lady – Brett Young
- Mother – Sugarland
- If It Wasn’t for a Woman – Kellie Pickler
- Mother Like Mine – Band Perry
- Like My Mother Does – Lauren Alaina
- Teenage Daughters – Martina McBride
- Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood
- Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
- The Best Day – Taylor Swift
- My Wish – Rascal Flatts
- Somebody’s Hero – Jamie O’Neal
- You’re Gonna Be – Reba McEntire
- Baby Girl – Sugarland
- In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride
- There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
- I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
- I’ll Be – Reba McEntire
- 26 (Cents Sign) – Wilkinsons
- You Can’t Lose Me – Faith Hill
- Letting Go – Suzy Bogguss
- Love Can Build a Bridge – The Judds
- Mama He’s Crazy – The Judds
Tip If you want to dance with your mother-in-law, see our list of mother-in-law songs for a dance or dedication.
Faithful Christian Songs
- Slow Down – Nichole Nordeman
- Barbie Bandaids – Isaacs
- How You Live (Turn Up the Music) – Point of Grace
- I Believe in You – Steven Curtis Chapman
- I Will Be Here – Steven Curtis Chapman
- Oh How The Years Go By – Amy Grant
Tip If you wish to save time and highlight your parents with a single dance, plan a wedding dance with both parents.
Fun Rock Hits
- utopia – Lykke Li
- Promise – Tori Amos
- I Love You Because – Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley
- Thank You Mom – Good Charlotte
- My Darling – Wilco
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
- Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
- Forever Young – Rod Stewart
- You’re My Best Friend – Queen
- Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Tip Another special moment at receptions, if you have siblings, is to have a sister wedding songs and/or song for a sister to dedicate to a brother.
Unique Indie Tunes
- I Get To Be The One – JJ Heller
- A Mother Like You – JJ Heller
- Where You Lead, I Will Follow – Carole King
- You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
Misc Dedication Songs
- My Mother’s Hand – Jill Barber
- Child of Mine – Michaela Anne
- Lay of the Heartland – Rose Rock Daughters
- You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
- Sunrise, Sunset – Cast from Fiddler On The Roof
Tip Just like mothers and daughters have a close relationship, so do fathers and sons. See a list of songs about a father son relationship.
FAQs
Of course, there are. First, select the style of music that you and your mom like the best. Then, listen to the lyrics that best describe your love for each other. Also, It is up to you if you want a song sung by a male or female to dedicate to your daughter or mother.
Some of the best country mother-daughter songs for dedication are sung by female artists. These songs include “Mamas” by Anne Wilson, and Hillary Scott, “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina, and “In My Daughter’s Eyes” by Martina McBride.
A good song for a mother to dedicate to her daughter is one in which the lyrics describe their relationship from the mother’s perspective. One great song to choose would be “Cover Me In Sunshine ” with both Pink and her daughter Willow Sage Hart singing on the track.
If the song is a dedication from a father to his daughter from the father’s perspective, a great song to choose would be “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw. This is also a very popular father-daughter dance song.
When selecting a song to dedicate to your mom, listen to the lyrics to find one that describes your relationship. Popular songs chosen to dedicate to their mothers from daughters include “Mom” by Meghan Trainor, Kelli Trainor, “A Mother Like You” by JJ Heller, and “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina.
In the past, this was uncommon because tradition favored the typical roles. With single parents and same-sex parents, the mother-daughter dance will only become more prominent. If you’d like to dance with the parent or parent figure of your choice, by all means, do so.
If the father of the bride passes away before the wedding date or had no relations with the bride, a special dance between the bride with her mother may replace the father-daughter dance.
The most important issue is that you discuss these options with your DJ or music entertainment. Some brides opt to dedicate a song to their mother during the reception instead. That can be an upbeat song to celebrate their friendship as well as their love. And, of course, keep the party going.
Sadly, sometimes the mother-of-the-bride passes away before the wedding. Though sad, it may be a good time to remember your times, even with a slide show. So many special women in our lives fill the mother role – aunts, grandmothers, friends, and mentors. It’s your special day. Honor the people that matter most to you. Two songs to consider are “Show Me Around” by Carly Pearce and “Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran.
Two songs to dedicate to your mom at her funeral to consider playing are “Bye Mom” by Chris Janson and “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran. See a wedding memorial playlist for remembering loved ones.
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
