The Top 25 First Dance Songs from 2016

Not into the idea of throwing on Etta James for your first dance with your new spouse? Don’t think Frank Sinatra suits your relationship at all? That’s totally fine! Sometimes the classics just don’t cut it.

If you’re on the hunt for a more modern song, try one from this past year. A bevy of sappy, sweet and downright romantic tracks have been put out over the past few months, giving you plenty to choose from. And good news - there’s something for everyone. Ariana Grande and Rihanna - two of pop’s most beloved divas - released slow jams in the name of love, a few country greats put their own spin on sentimentality and a few indie artists released equally affectionate tracks. Don’t forget about the Canadian treasure (and wedding staple) that is Michael Buble! He recently released an album filled with wedding-appropriate ditties, including a flawless cover of The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows”.

Tip: make sure you opt for the clean version of songs on iTunes or you may get in some trouble with your families. Artists like Rih Rih tend to throw in extra expletives that might not sit so well with the older and younger generations.

Here are our picks for the top first dance songs released in 2016.

1. Better Place - Rachel Platten
2. Moonlight - Ariana Grande
3. Light Me Up - Ingrid Michaelson
4. Love on the Brain - Rihanna
5. If You Go - Passenger
6. Never Got Away - Colbie Callait
7. God Only Knows - Michael Buble
8. And Then There Was You - Norah Jones
9. If I Told You - Darius Rucker
10. H.O.L.Y. - Florida Georgia Line
11. Light It Up - Dierks Bentley
12. Say I Am - Gavin Degraw
13. Conversation Piece - Kings of Leon
14. Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
15. Till The End - Jessie Ware
16. Better With You - Craig David
17. Stay - Sebastian Kole
18. I Will Follow You - Toulouse
19. Coffee - Grace
20. All Known Things - Eleanor Friedberger
21. Together or Apart - Lissie
22. Wouldn’t It Make a Lovely Photograph - Ray Lamontagne
23. Nevertheless - Bob Dylan
24. I’ll Be Seeing You - Eric Clapton
25. Let Me Be Your Girl - Rachael Yamagata

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