While charts and streaming numbers capture popularity, the songs women truly hold dear do more than entertain. They validate, inspire, and reflect emotional truth. most-streamed love songs of all time ...

Black women have long shaped the sound and soul of R&B music. Their voices—raw, emotional and unmatched—have given us timeless love songs that echo through generations. Whether they’re singing about ...

The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go? Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

The 1980s might be best known for power ballads and synth-y jams, but there are quite a few nostalgic love songs from that era, too.

When it comes to breakups, you could say the women of country music do it best. Of course some will argue that point, so we'll soften our stance slightly: When it comes to breakups, country music ...

The universal language of music has united generations of lovers since the beginning of time. Falling in and out of love, grasping at unrequited love, mourning love lost and succumbing to deep love ...

Country women have delivered some truly great music in 2025. This list of the 12 best country songs released by females features several contemporary hitmakers, one absolute legend and a woman who ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Hank Williams, Chet Atkins, and the Everly Brothers were some of the artists out of Nashville that profoundly influenced a young Neil Diamond when he started writing songs at 16 after his first guitar ...

Whether you are trying to curate a romantic playlist for her or want to understand what matters to women today, these love songs are a perfect addition to your list. Love can be too great or extreme ...