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.

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)
Song | Artist | Key | BPM |
---|---|---|---|
He Didn't Have to Be | Brad Paisley | 11B | 73 |
Lean on Me | Bill Withers | 8B | 75 |
Slow Down | Nichole Nordeman | 8B | 82 |
Tough Little Boys | Gary Allan | 10B | 84 |
Mama's Boy | Ryan Griffin | 3B | 87 |
Count on Me | Bruno Mars | 8B | 89 |
One Call Away | Charlie Puth | 3B | 91 |
I'll Be There | The Jackson 5 | 7B | 93 |
You'll Be in My Heart | Brent Morgan | 5B | 94 |
Blended Family (What You Do For Love) | Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky | 11B | 97 |
Humble And Kind | Tim McGraw | 1B | 101 |
I Love This Dance (Mother-Son Dance) | Caleb Beachy | 7B | 114 |
Boy | Caleb and Kelsey | 3B | 129 |
Forever Now | Michael Bublé | 10B | 132 |
Step Mom | Catie Turner | 7B | 132 |
I'll Stand by You | Pretenders | 9B | 134 |
No Matter What | Calum Scott | 6B | 135 |
My Wish | Rascal Flatts | 12B | 136 |
The Perfect Fan | Backstreet Boys | 11B | 141 |
Step by Step | Brandon Davis | 4B | 142 |
Everything | Matthew John | 3A | 144 |
My Boy | Elvie Shane | 11B | 146 |
I Love You Mom | Jackson Nance | 11B | 147 |
I Hope You Dance | Lee Ann Womack | 6A | 151 |
Call My Name | Lukas Graham | 6B | 166 |
*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.