Top 10 Most Popular Audition Songs
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Have you wanted to audition for American Idol or The Voice, but didn’t know which song to sing? It’s the hardest choice to make while preparing for your audition. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best songs to audition for a competition show with. From pop classics to alternative rock pieces, these songs are proven to be great choices to for first impressions.
1. “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
This Adele classic is not an easy song to perform, but contestants are seemingly willing to take on the challenge. With its dark blues, gospel disco tune, the 2011 can instantly capture attention. Therefore, It’s no wonder that artists choose this track to impress during auditions.
2. “No One” by Alicia Keys
Apparently, even kids know Alicia Keys‘ “No One.” The 2007 neo-soul classic is a perfect song choice to show off an artist’s vocal capabilities. That being said, the best version will always be the original. If the contestant has the correct approach, it will really give justice to the songs’ complexity.
3. “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
“If I Ain’t Got You” is almost always a song choice for contestants whose forte is R&B and soul music. This Alicia Keys song hit does wonders during auditions, inevitably exposing a talented artist’s unique sound.
4. “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston
Many artists have attempted to show off their vocal range by singing this Whitney Houston classic. Surely, “I Have Nothing” is a risky choice because of its high notes. Nonetheless, if it’s belted out perfectly, it becomes an automatic pass to the next stage of the competition.
5. “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
This 1976 music smash is also a usual song choice during auditions. Its soulful yet electric vibe holds the capacity to attract the crowd, intensifying a contestant’s charisma on stage. This Stevie Wonder classic is also flexible enough in tone to be incorporated a twist to, giving more creative freedom to artists.
6. “Set Fire To The Rain” by Adele
This Adele hit is another that contestants tend to choose as an audition song. With its intense lyrics and quick tempo, contestants who finish this track without mistakes surely impress.
7. “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Even though this song was released in 2018, it quickly became a go-to song during talent show auditions. “Shallow” is an authentic folk-rock music that speaks of intimate communication between lovers. As it is a love song at heart, this piece can be a tricky choice, requiring a well-deserved romantic song delivery.
8. “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus’s 2013 hit frequently performed on talent shows. The track is a mix of pop and rock, often revealing a contestant’s versatility.
9. “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra
As a jazz standard for most people, this song remains to be a hit in auditions. Its ultra-romantic lyrics requires an artist to know what its means to love and be loved.
10. “Imagine” by John Lennon
This hymn of unity and peace is a sensational song choice during auditions. Its slow tempo has made the lyrics more intimate and communicative to listeners. The right voice singing this song creates an undeniable audition.
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