279 Wedding Songs From The 2000s For Your Dance Party
Not only did the year 2000 mark the turn of the century, but it also started a brand new millennium for awesome music.
The decade of the 2000s brought us some of the best songs to use for your wedding or dance party playlist.
Here is what we will cover in this article:
- Pop and R&B Dance Songs From The 2000s
- Rap and Hip Hop Songs
- First Dance Songs
- Rock Songs and Pop Punk Music
- Country Songs
- More 2000s Hits To Add To Your Party Playlist
- The Top 100 Songs of the 2000s (Year by Year)

Pop and R&B Dance Songs From The 2000s That You Should Use For Your Wedding Reception (Top Hits)
The new millennium produced some of the best club music ever! The 2000s decade brought us hit after hit in the pop and r&b genres.
Here are some of the most popular songs:
- “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC
- “So What” by P!nk
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
- “Wobble” by V.I.C.
- “Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)” by T.I.
- “TiK ToK” by Kesha (Ke$ha)
- “Right Round (feat. Ke$ha)” by Flo Rida
- “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston
- “SexyBack (feat. Timbaland)” by Justin Timberlake
- “Hips Don’t Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean)” by Shakira
- “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
- “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” by Pitbull
- “Party In the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
- “Just Dance (feat. Colby O’Donis)” by Lady Gaga
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
- “Oops!… I Did It Again” by Britney Spears
- “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk
- “Hot In Herre” by Nelly
- “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
- “One More Time” by Daft Punk
- “My Humps” by Black eyed Peas
- “Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men
- “Hey Ya” by Outkast
- “Get the Party started” by P!nk
- “What a Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera
- “There you Go” by P!nk (Pink)
- “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
- “Waiting for Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez
- “It’s Gonna Be Me” by *NSYNC
- “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
- “Low (feat. T-Pain)” by Flo Rida
- “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry
- “Say Hey (I Love You) (feat. Cherine Tanya Anderson)” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
- “The Sweet Escape (feat. Akon)” by Gwen Stefani
- “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne
- “Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna
- “Pon de Replay” by Rihanna
- “This Love” by Maroon 5
- “Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z)” by Beyoncé
- “Milkshake” by Kelis
- “Get Busy” by Sean Paul
- “Hot n Cold” by Katy Perry
- “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
- “Umbrella (feat. Jay Z)” by Rihanna
- “Toxic” by Britney Spears
- “Pop” by *NSYNC
- “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne
- “The Way You Move (feat. Sleepy Brown)” by Outkast
- “Hella Good” by No Doubt
- “California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)” by Katy Perry
- “U + Ur Hand” by P!nk
- “Womanizer” by Britney Spears
- “Party Rock (feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock)” by LMFAO
- “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper
- “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilaera (feat. Mya, Lil’ Kim, and P!nk)
- “Forever” by Chris Brown (Pam & Jim’s wedding scene song from the hit tv show, The Office)
- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz
- “Disturbia” by Rihanna
- “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
- “Down” by Jay Sean (feat. Lil Wayne)
- “Evacute The Dancefloor” by Cascada
- “The Way I Are” by Timbaland (feat. Keri Hilson, D.O.E., and Sebastian)
- “Suavemente” by Elvis Crespo
- “Shake It” by Metro Station
Rap And Hip Hop Songs From The 2000s That Are Perfect For Your Wedding Or Dance Party
The 2000s was a huge decade for rap and hip hop music. These are a few of our favorites (we will be putting an article together that features the best rap and hip songs of every decade). Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with our newest articles.
- “Get Low” by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
- “Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)” by Usher
- “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
- “Shots” by LMFAO featuring Lil Jon
- “Stronger” by Kanye West
- “In da Club” by 50 Cent
- “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem
- “Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy
- “Empire State Of Mind” by Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys)
- “Gold Digger” by Kanye West (feat. Jamie Foxx)
- “Fergalicious (feat. will.i.am)” by Fergie
- “Love the Way You Lie (feat. Rihanna)” by Eminem
- “Whatever You Like” by T.I.
- “Blame It” by Jamie Foxx (feat. T-Pain)
- “Cyclone” by Baby Bash (feat. T-Pain)
- “Drop It Low” by Ester Dean (feat. Chris Brown)
- “Say Aah” by Trey Songz
- “Paper Planes” by M.I.A.
Best First Dance Songs From the 2000s
Here are some awesome first dance song choices to consider when planning your wedding reception.
- “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
- “This I Promise You” by *NSYNC
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- “You & Me” by Dave Matthews Band
- “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
- “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “Lucky” by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
- “Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones
- “Everything” by Michael Bublé
- “Remember When” by Alan Jackson
- “You And Me” by Lifehouse
- “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum
- “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel “IZ” KamakawiwoÊ»ole
- “Grow Old With You” by Adam Sandler
- “Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Bublé
- “Two Is Better Than One” by Boys Like Girls (feat. Taylor Swift)
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Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative, and Punk Songs From the 2000s For Your Wedding Day Playlist
Hit movies from the early 2000s like American Pie 2 and American Wedding produced some awesome rock and pop-punk songs. Here are a few of our favorites:
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World
- “The Rock Show” by blink-182
- “In the End” by Linkin Park
- “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
- “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy
- “Paralyzer” by Finger Eleven
- “Fat Lip” by Sum 41
- “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” Good Charlotte
- “In Too Deep” by Sum 41
- “The Anthem” by Good Charlotte
- “The Boys of Summer” by The Ataris
- “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne
- “Somebody Told Me” by The Killers
- “1985” by Bowling for Soup
- “First Date” by blink-182
- “Teenagers” by My Chemical Romance
- “Dirty Little Secret” by The All-American Rejects
- “American Idiot” by Green Day
- “Beverly Hills” by Weezer
- “High School Never Ends” by Bowling for Soup
- “Last Resort” by Papa Roach
- “Youth of the Nation” by P.O.D.
- “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters
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Country Songs From The 2000s To Use On Your Wedding Day
Country music had so many amazing hits in the 2000s. Here are a few of our favorite country hits:
- “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (with Jimmy Buffett)” by Alan Jackson
- “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson
- “Red Dirt Road” by Brooks & Dunn
- “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
- “The Way You Love Me” by Faith Hill
- “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks
- “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band
- “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney
- “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
- “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” by Big & Rich
- “Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
- “Then” by Brad Paisley
- “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
- “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
- “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood
- “Toes” by Zac Brown Band
- “Making Memories Of Us” by Keith Urban
- “Lost In This Moment” by Big & Rich
- “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean
- “Life Is A Highway” Rascal Flatts
- “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “Why Don’t We Just Dance” by Josh Turner
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More Hit Throwback Songs To Add To Your Dance Party or Wedding Day Playlist
These 2000 throwback songs make the perfect addition to your getting-ready playlist on your wedding day.
- “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat
- “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay
- “Your Body Is a Wonderland” by John Mayer
- “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s
- “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake
- “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles
- “1234” by Feist
- “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
- “She Bangs” by Ricky Martin
- “Irreplacable” by Beyoncé
- “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
- “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars
- “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley
- “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
- “Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)” by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse
- “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
- “Glamorous (feat. Ludacris)” by Fergie
- “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
- “Where Is the Love?” by Black Eyes Peas
- “How to Save a Life” by The Fray
- “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie
- “Halo” by Beyoncé
- “Thank You” by Dido
- “Breathless” by The Corrs
- “Hanging By a Moment” by Lifehouse
- “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
- “Clocks” by Coldplay
- “Move Along” by The All-American Rejects
- “Daughters” by John Mayer
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “Sway” by Michael Bublé
Looking for some 2000s dance moves to show off at your party or wedding?
Check out this video on YouTube to spark some awesome ideas!
2000s Top 100 Songs (Top 10 Year By Year)
We put this top 10 song list from the 2000s together to help you with your wedding or dance party playlist.
From early 2000 wedding songs to the last day of 2009, these were the biggest hits of the 2000 decade.
2000 Top 10 Songs
- “Breath” by Faith Hill
- “Smooth” by Santana featuring Rob Thomas
- “Maria Maria” by Santana featuring The Product G&B
- “I Wanna Know” by Joe
- “Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon
- “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
- “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “Bent” by Matchbox Twenty
- “He Wasn’t Man Enough” by Toni Braxton
2001 Top 10 Songs
- “Hanging” by a Moment
- “Fallin” by Alicia Keys
- “All for You” by Janet
- “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” by Train
- “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” by Jennifer Lopex featuring Ja Rule
- “If You’re Gone” by Matchbox Twenty
- “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani
- “Thank You” by Dido
- “Again” by Lenny Kravitz
- “Independent Woman Part 1” by Destiny’s Child
2002 Top 10 Songs
- “How you Remind Me” by Nickleback
- “Foolish” by Ashanti
- “Hot in Herre” by Nelly
- “Dilemma” by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland
- “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling
- “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
- “In the End” by Linkin Park
- “What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe featuring Ashanti
- “U Got It Bad” by Usher
- “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd
2003 Top 10 Songs
- “In da Club” by 50 Cent
- “Ignition” by R. Kelly
- “Get Busy” by Sean Paul
- “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
- “When I’m Gone” by 3 Doors Down
- “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty
- “Right Thurr” by Chingy
- “Miss You” by Aaliyah
- “Picture” by Kid Rock (feat. Sheryl Crow)
- “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence (feat. Paul McCoy)
2004 Top 10 Songs
- “Yeah!” by Usher (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)
- “Burn” by Usher
- “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
- “This Love” by Maroon 5
- “The Way You Move” by Outkast (feat. Sleepy Brown)
- “The Reason” by Hoobastank
- “I Don’t Wanna Know” by Mario Winans (feat. Enya & P. Diddy)
- “Hey Ya” by Outkast
- “Goodies” by Ciara (feat. Petey Pablo)
- “Lean Back” by Terror Squad (feat. Fat Joe & Remy Ma)
2005 Top 10 Songs
- “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
- “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
- “Let Me Love You” by Mario
- “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
- “1, 2 Step” by Ciara (feat. Missy Elliot)
- “Gold Digger” by Kanye West (feat. Jamie Foxx)
- “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” by Green Day
- “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent (feat. Olivia)
- “Don’t Cha” by The Pussycat Dolls (feat. Busta Rhymes)
- “Behind These Hazel Eyes” by Kelly Clarkson
2006 Top 10 Songs
- “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter
- “Temperature” by Sean Paul
- “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado (feat. Timbaland)
- “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
- “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean)
- “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
- “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley
- “Ridin” by Chamillionaire (feat. Krayzie Bone)
- “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake (feat. Timbaland)
- “Check On It” by Beyoncé (feat. Slim Thug)
2007 Top 10 Songs
- “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé
- “Umbrella” by Rihanna (feat. Jay-Z)
- “The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani (feat. Akon)
- “Big Girls Son’t Cry” by Fergie
- “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” by T-Pain (feat. Yung Joc)
- “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood
- “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s
- “I Wanna Love You” by Akon (feat. Snoop Dogg)
- “Say It Right” by Nelly Furtado
- “Glamorous” by Fergie (feat. Ludacris)
2008 Top 10 Songs
- “Low” by Flo Rida (featuring T-Pain)
- “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis
- “No One” by Alicia Keys
- “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne (feat. Static Major)
- “Apologize” by OneRepublic
- “No Air” by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
- “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles
- “Love in This Club” by Usher (featuring Young Jeezy)
- “With You” by Chris Brown
- “Forever” by Chris Brown
2009 Top 10 Songs
- Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas
- “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
- “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O’Donis
- “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
- “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
- “Right Round” by Flo Rida
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “Heartless” by Kanye West
- “Gives You Hell” by The All-American Rejects
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