Turn Up the Love: 25 Heartwarming Mother Songs You Need to Hear!

Mothers should be celebrated every day for all they do for us, but Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to shower them with extra love and appreciation. Whether it’s a simple gesture like taking them out to dinner, making a handmade card, buying flowers, or just calling to say “I love you,” it’s important to make our mamas feel special on this day. Mothers come in various forms, from hardworking single moms to selfless mothers who have adopted children or stepmoms who love their spouse’s kids as their own.

One of the best ways to show appreciation for someone you love is through a specially curated playlist. Musicians from different genres and eras have expressed their love for their moms through their music, creating a collection of mother-themed songs that are both heartfelt and meaningful. Billboard has put together a playlist featuring artists like Tupac, Drake, Kanye West, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Spice Girls, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more, all sharing their love for their mothers in their songs.

From 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” to Backstreet Boys’ “The Perfect Fan,” these songs touch on the special bond between mothers and their children. Drake’s “Look What You’ve Done” and Kanye West’s “Hey Mama” also pay tribute to the important role their mothers played in shaping their lives. Artists like Kacey Musgraves, Christina Aguilera, and Pink Floyd have also penned emotional songs dedicated to their moms.

Each song on the playlist is a reflection of the love and gratitude these artists have for their mothers, making it the perfect soundtrack to celebrate Mother’s Day. So raise a glass to mom this Mother’s Day and let these songs inspire you to show your appreciation for the special women in your life.

Here are some highlights from the playlist:

• 2Pac, “Dear Mama”
• The-Dream, “Mama”
• Backstreet Boys, “The Perfect Fan”
• Drake, “Look What You’ve Done”
• *NSYNC, “(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You”
• Kacey Musgraves, “Mother”
• Christina Aguilera, “Oh Mother”
• Danzig, “Mother”
• Kanye West, “Hey Mama”
• Ozzy Osbourne, “Mama I’m Coming Home”
• The Rolling Stones, “Mother’s Little Helper”
• Crystal Bowersox, “Mama”
• Pink Floyd, “Mother”
• LL Cool J, “Mama Said Knock You Out”
• Trace Adkins, “Hot Mama”
• The Jackson 5, “Mama’s Pearl”
• John Lennon, “Mother”
• Boyz II Men, “A Song for Mama”
• Elvis Presley, “Mama Liked The Roses”
• The Spice Girls, “Mama”
• Taylor Swift, “The Best Day”
• Carrie Underwood, “Mama’s Song”
• Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
• Earth, Wind & Fire, “Mom”
• The Beatles, “Let It Be”

Each of these songs is a touching tribute to the mothers who have shaped the lives of these artists. So this Mother’s Day, take a moment to appreciate the special women in your life and let these songs be a reminder of the love and gratitude we have for our moms.