Selecting Songs Within Your Vocal Range

There so many songs out there to select from; however they are not all for YOU! When you find yourself, straining to reach for that top note or sound like you've swallowed a frog to try the low end. STOP!
Be exceedingly selective on your song choice, the best way to do that is, using a base reference, as an example, if you know you can sing songs by Matchbox 20, consider other groups or artist that fall with in the same category or vocal tone; say 3rd eye Blind, Uncle Cracker, Creed etc. That is not to say you'll be in a position to perform everybody of their song, but you will find more success.
Another thing you may want to think about, in this day and age of androgyny is gender bending. Some women have low voices and find it hard to find song within their range; so try a song that is sometimes done by a man and vise versa, you could need to be creative and change some of the words to fit your gender, which is simple to do on the cuff.
Most vocalists don't actually hear themselves when they sing, so have a pal or two who will be fully fair with you (difficult to find). Though you're able to sing every note pristinely, a song still might not suit your vocal style or even your character, with your friends fair input, you'll avoid coming off as fake or feeble. Some one, who often is a lyrical singer, will really not do well with cutting edge rock or some hip hop.
Just remember in the world of Karaoke, you need to make the experience as nice for the spectators as it is for you, but if your "That Guy" or "Girl" out to have a laugh and have folk giggle WITH you, try your best, pick fun collaboration song and have a great time with it.

Mya Phillips for Starz Karaoke