The most important people in our lives are often the greatest inspirations for our songs. Countless songs honor loved ones across all genres, from rock to rap. John Mayer’s “Daughters” pays tribute to his daughter (and children in general), while 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” is a tribute to his mother. Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” is about a daughter assuring her mother that she is ready to go out on her own, thanks to her mother’s strong foundation.
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But the songs also carry heavier loads, like “Family Portrait” from P!nk. It’s sung from the perspective of a young Pink, expressing the pain and confusion she feels due to the constant fighting and tension between her parents.
For those looking for the perfect playlist for a family gathering or a way to express affection, we present a curated selection of more than 100 songs that resonate with family ties and friendships. Check out our list of the best family songs below!
Top 10 Songs About Family
- Daughters – John Mayer
- Don’t Forget to Remember Me – Carrie Underwood
- The House That Built Me – Miranda Lambert
- 7 Years – Lukas Graham
- You’re Gonna Miss This – Trace Adkins
- There Goes My Life – Kenny Chesney
- Hey Brother – Avicii
- Holes In The Floor Of Heaven – Steve Wariner
- My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
- I’m Already There – Lonestar
List of 100+ Songs About Family
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daughters - John Mayer |
| 2 | Don't Forget to Remember Me - Carrie Underwood |
| 3 | The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert |
| 4 | 7 Years - Lukas Graham |
| 5 | You're Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins |
| 6 | There Goes My Life - Kenny Chesney |
| 7 | Hey Brother - Avicii |
| 8 | Holes In The Floor Of Heaven - Steve Wariner |
| 9 | My Father's Eyes - Eric Clapton |
| 10 | I'm Already There - Lonestar |
| 11 | Who Says You Can't Go Home - Bon Jovi |
| 12 | Because You Loved Me (Theme from "Up Close and Personal") - Céline Dion |
| 13 | My Town - Montgomery Gentry |
| 14 | Hurt - Christina Aguilera |
| 15 | Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle |
| 16 | Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood |
| 17 | I'll Be There (feat. Trey Lorenz) - Live at MTV Unplugged - Kaufman Astoria Studios |
| 18 | He Didn't Have to Be - Brad Paisley |
| 19 | Daddy's Little Girl - Frankie J |
| 20 | Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own - U2 |
| 21 | Meanwhile Back At Mama's - Tim McGraw |
| 22 | Somebody's Hero - Jamie O'Neal |
| 23 | Never Gonna Be Alone - Nickelback |
| 24 | My Town - Little Texas |
| 25 | Love Can Build A Bridge - The Judds |
| 26 | In My Daughter's Eyes - Martina McBride |
| 27 | Daddy's Little Girl - Michael Bolton |
| 28 | Family Portrait - P!nk |
| 29 | My Little Girl - Tim McGraw |
| 30 | Blessed - Martina McBride |
| 31 | A Song For Mama - Boyz II Men |
| 32 | You'll Always Be My Baby - Sara Evans |
| 33 | It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker |
| 34 | I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack |
| 35 | Family Is Family - Kacey Musgraves |
| 36 | Ready - Set |
| 37 | Just Fishin' - Trace Adkins |
| 38 | Love Without End - Amen |
| 39 | My Front Porch Looking In - Lonestar |
| 40 | Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy) - Rodney Atkins |
| 41 | Seein' My Father In Me - Paul Overstreet |
| 42 | Family Man - Craig Campbell |
| 43 | Watching You - Rodney Atkins |
| 44 | The Walk - Sawyer Brown |
| 45 | Father Of Mine - Everclear |
| 46 | Confessions Of A Broken Heart (Daughter To Father) - Radio - Lindsay Lohan |
| 47 | He Walked on Water - Randy Travis |
| 48 | The Perfect Fan - Backstreet Boys |
| 49 | Oh Mother - Christina Aguilera |
| 50 | Mom (feat. Kelli Trainor) - Meghan Trainor |
| 51 | Turn To You - (Mother's Day Dedication) - Justin Bieber |
| 52 | Thank You Mom - Good Charlotte |
| 53 | Dear. Mom - Girls' Generation |
| 54 | Like My Mother Does - Derek Bason Mix - Lauren Alaina |
| 55 | Sister Oh Sister - Rodney Crowell |
| 56 | Blessed - Elton John |
| 57 | I Think About You - Collin Raye |
| 58 | I Loved Her First - Heartland |
| 59 | Dear Daughter - Halestorm |
| 60 | With Arms Wide Open - Creed |
| 61 | Forty Again - John Berry |
| 62 | I’ll Be Your Man (Song For A Daughter) - Zac Brown Band |
| 63 | Then They Do - With String Intro - Trace Adkins |
| 64 | If It Wasn't for a Woman - Kellie Pickler |
| 65 | This Song is for my Mother - Catman Cohen |
| 66 | Father You Believed - Catman Cohen |
| 67 | My Father’s Daughter - Jewel |
| 68 | I Saw God Today - George Strait |
| 69 | Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Owl City |
| 70 | The Season's Upon Us - Dropkick Murphys |
| 71 | Brother (feat. Gavin DeGraw) - NEEDTOBREATHE |
| 72 | Brother - Kodaline |
| 73 | I Wish Grandpas Never Died - Riley Green |
| 74 | Lady - Brett Young |
| 75 | Book Of John - Tim McGraw |
| 76 | My Old Man - Zac Brown Band |
| 77 | Even Though I'm Leaving - Luke Combs |
| 78 | Bad For Me (feat. Teddy Swims) - Meghan Trainor |
| 79 | The Baby - Blake Shelton |
| 80 | Family - The Chainsmokers |
| 81 | Monsters - James Blunt |
| 82 | Big Family - Hailey Whitters |
| 83 | Kinfolks - Sam Hunt |
| 84 | Ode To My Family - The Cranberries |
| 85 | Family Business - Kanye West |
| 86 | Dear Mama - 2Pac |
| 87 | Keep The Family Close - Drake |
| 88 | Momma's Prayers - JP Cooper |
| 89 | The Best Day - Taylor Swift |
| 90 | All-American Girl - Carrie Underwood |
| 91 | My Little Love - Adele |
| 92 | Be Alive (Original Song from the Motion Picture "King Richard") - Beyoncé |
| 93 | Begin - BTS |
| 94 | Uncle Jonny - The Killers |
| 95 | Growing Up (feat. Ed Sheeran) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis |
| 96 | Family First - Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston & Dionne Warwick and Family |
| 97 | We Are Family - Sister Sledge |
| 98 | Count on Me - Bruno Mars |
| 99 | My House - Flo Rida |
| 100 | Because of You - Kelly Clarkson |
| 101 | Brothers - Kid Cudi |
| 102 | Mockingbird - Eminem |
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Final Thoughts
As you can see from our list, there are a lot of great songs about family. It doesn’t matter what genre.
If you think we missed a song that should be on our list, please let us know! You can do so in the comments section at the bottom of the page or via our social networks. Your opinion counts!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the classic song about family love?
While many great songs about family love exist, a strong contender for the classic title is “You Are My Sunshine.” However, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge is also always good!
Is there a song about growing up?
Miley Cyrus’s “The Climb” is a perfect example of a song that captures the experience of kids growing up. You can also check out our list of country songs about growing up.
