How to Choose the Perfect Stepmom-Stepson Dance Song

As a wedding DJ with years of experience and music knowledge, below is a curated list of my favorite songs to play for stepmoms & stepsons.

A wedding couple may want to have a special dance for the groom and his stepmother. A stepmom and stepson dance arises when the groom’s mother has passed away and his dad has a new girlfriend or wife. The stepmom may have filled the shoes of the son’s biological mother, too.

Stepmom Songs by Relationship

About Stepparents

Here is a list of very special songs that highlight being a stepparent and loving your stepchild/children.

• Blended Family (What You Do For Love) – Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky
• Step by Step – Brandon Davis
• Step Mom – Catie Turner
• My Boy – Elvie Shane
• He Didn’t Have To Be – Brad Paisley

Wishing Your Stepson The Best

If a stepmom wants to send well wishes to the newlyweds with a song, listen to these selections.

• Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
• My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• You’ll Be in My Heart – Brent Morgan

Being There

Songs about being there if you ever need me is a special song dedication from a stepmom to her stepson.

• Call My Name – Lukas Graham
• One Call Away – Charlie Puth
• Count On Me – Bruno Mars
• I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
• Lean On Me – Bill Withers
• I’ll Be There – Jackson 5

Sons Growing Up

Songs that talk about a parent watching and loving their son grow up. The songs are not talking about a love between a mother and son but rather more generic.

• Tough Little Boys – Gary Allan
• Slow Down – Nichole Nordeman
• Boy – Caleb + Kelsey

A Loving Stepmother-Son Relationship

If the stepmom and stepson had a loving relationship, consider these songs.

• I Love This Dance – Caleb Beachy
• The Perfect Fan – Backstreet Boys
• Mama’s Boy – Ryan Griffin
• I Love You Mom – Jackson Nance

Gender-inclusive Songs

Nongender-specific songs to choose for a special moment at your wedding reception for a stepmom.

• Forever Now – Michael Bublé
• No Matter What – Calum Scott
• Everything – Matthew John

Stepmom Songs to Skip

Be sure to listen and know the lyrics of the songs. This is really important. Many songs listed on stepmom song lists are about a relationship between a loving couple and not a parent figure and a child relationship.

• “Through The Years” by Kenny Rogers
• “How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding
• “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

DJs! Plan a Stepmom-Stepson Song by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM column headers for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify Stepmom-Stepson Playlist

Do you have a favorite son to play for a special stepmom and her son at their wedding? Please share it below in the comments.