27 Best Songs for Auditions: Guaranteed to Impress

Updated at: 11/05/2025

Choosing the perfect audition song can be daunting, but the right track can truly showcase your vocal abilities and personality. This list celebrates the power of music to move and inspire, drawing from a rich tapestry of artists who have redefined their genres. Think of the infectious energy of a certain funky hit collaboration, or the raw emotion poured into those iconic power ballads that have resonated with generations. From soaring anthems that demand attention to heart-wrenching ballads that unveil vulnerability, the artists featured here represent the very best in vocal performance. Their work showcases the diversity and depth that's possible within a single performance—a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of great music.

This curated collection is designed not just to help you nail your audition, but to introduce you to the timeless artistry of some of the greatest voices in history. Whether you’re drawn to the soaring vocals and theatrical flair of Queen, the raw vulnerability and emotional depth of a certain powerhouse female vocalist, or the undeniable groove of soul-infused pop, this selection offers a variety of styles and approaches. We hope this list inspires you to discover new favorites and to find the perfect song to help you shine. Ultimately, the goal is to find a song that allows you to fully express yourself and leave a lasting impression—just as these iconic artists have done throughout their careers.

  • Uptown Funk
    1

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Rolling in the Deep
    2

    Rolling in the Deep

    Adele

    2010

    21

  • Someone Like You
    3

    Someone Like You

    Adele

    2011

    21

  • Bohemian Rhapsody
    4

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    Queen

    1975

    A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • I Will Always Love You
    5

    I Will Always Love You

    Whitney Houston

    1993

    The Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack Album

  • Firework
    6

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    7

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Alone
    8

    Alone

    Heart

    1987

    Bad Animals

  • Imagine
    9

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • Hallelujah
    10

    Hallelujah

    Leonard Cohen

    1984

    Various Positions

  • Against All Odds
    11

    Against All Odds

    Phil Collins

    1984

    Face Value (Deluxe Editon)

  • She Used to Be Mine
    12

    She Used to Be Mine

    Sara Bareilles

    2015

  • Almost There
    13

    Almost There

    Princess and the Frog

    2009

  • On My Own
    14

    On My Own

    Les Misérables

    1980

  • My Heart Will Go On
    15

    My Heart Will Go On

    Celine Dion

    1997

  • Poor Unfortunate Souls
    16

    Poor Unfortunate Souls

    The Little Mermaid

    1989

  • Thank You for the Music
    17

    Thank You for the Music

    Mamma Mia!

    1999

  • Don't Rain On My Parade
    18

    Don't Rain On My Parade

    Barbra Streisand

    1964

    Funny Girl - Original Soundtrack Recording

  • Someone Like You
    19

    Someone Like You

    HYDE,Jekyll

    1997

  • Still Hurting
    20

    Still Hurting

    The Last 5 Years

    2002

  • Watch What Happens
    21

    Watch What Happens

    Newsies

    1992

  • As Long as He Needs Me
    22

    As Long as He Needs Me

    Oliver

    1960

  • The Life I Never Led
    23

    The Life I Never Led

    Sister Act (The Musical)

    2006

  • Pretty Funny
    24

    Pretty Funny

    Dogfight

    2012

  • Astonishing
    25

    Astonishing

    Little Women

    2003

  • One Perfect Moment
    26

    One Perfect Moment

    Bring It On: The Musical

    2011

  • Before It's Over
    27

    Before It's Over

    Dogfight

    2012