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.

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Quick Tips

Select a song that fits your relationship. If you are dancing consider:

1. The tempo of the song – do you want a fun uptempo song or slow dance?
2. The length of the song – a DJ can mix a shorter version if you don’t wish to dance the complete three to four minutes.
3. If there is a special song that makes each of you think of the other, play that song for special meaning! Everyone will “get it” who knows you?

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)

SongArtistKeyBPM
He Didn't Have to BeBrad Paisley11B73
Lean on MeBill Withers8B75
Slow DownNichole Nordeman8B82
Tough Little BoysGary Allan10B84
Mama's BoyRyan Griffin3B87
Count on MeBruno Mars8B89
One Call AwayCharlie Puth3B91
I'll Be ThereThe Jackson 57B93
You'll Be in My HeartBrent Morgan5B94
Blended Family (What You Do For Love)Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky11B97
Humble And KindTim McGraw1B101
I Love This Dance (Mother-Son Dance)Caleb Beachy7B114
BoyCaleb and Kelsey3B129
Forever NowMichael Bublé10B132
Step MomCatie Turner7B132
I'll Stand by YouPretenders9B134
No Matter WhatCalum Scott6B135
My WishRascal Flatts12B136
The Perfect FanBackstreet Boys11B141
Step by StepBrandon Davis4B142
EverythingMatthew John3A144
My BoyElvie Shane11B146
I Love You MomJackson Nance11B147
I Hope You DanceLee Ann Womack6A151
Call My NameLukas Graham6B166

*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.

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