Coyote Ugly (Soundtrack) — Various Artists
Coyote Ugly (Soundtrack) - Various Artists (2000)
A lively mix of pop-rock and country-flavored anthems, the Coyote Ugly soundtrack delivers catchy, feel-good songs with plenty of attitude.
- Artist: Various Artists
- Album: Coyote Ugly (Soundtrack)
- Year: 2000
- Label: Curb Records
- Format: CD, Soundtrack (Retail)
- Country: United States
- Genre: Pop
- Style: Rock, Pop
The Coyote Ugly soundtrack captures the spirit of the film’s rowdy bar scenes: heart-on-sleeve lyrics, big hooks, and music built to be shouted along with. The standout presence is LeAnn Rimes, whose songs became synonymous with the movie and helped launch the soundtrack into mainstream success. Her vocals give the album its emotional crest while still keeping things upbeat and fun.
Beyond Rimes, the tracklist mixes radio-ready pop, rock, and country influences, making the album feel like a playlist someone carefully built for a late-night drive. The songs reflect the movie’s themes of chasing dreams, stumbling along the way, and finally finding the courage to step up to the mic.
Trivia fans may enjoy knowing that the soundtrack vastly outperformed expectations, becoming a commercial hit and exposing the film’s music to many people who never even saw the movie. “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” in particular, turned into a massive global single.
Collectors love this disc because it’s more than just background music. It bottle-caps the mood of the era: denim jackets, neon signs, and a little bit of rebellious sparkle. 🎤✨