Artists and Female Singers in Western Music to Listen to in Summer: 2026 Rankings
I’ve put together a ranking of Western female singers/artists perfect for summer!
Music is essential for staying refreshed during the hot summer.
The rankings are based on total play counts so far, so start by listening to the most popular tracks.
The playlist is updated regularly!
Playlist
| Artists and Female Singers in Western Music to Listen to in Summer: 2026 Rankings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora |  play_arrow | A summer track by Kygo and Rita Ora |
| 2 | Cruel SummerTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the joys and pains of summer romance |
| 3 | La Isla BonitaMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s signature song “La Isla Bonita” |
| 4 | Cold HeartedPaula Abdul |  play_arrow | An American singer who colored the 80s, P… |
| 5 | My Head & My HeartAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max's summer dance song |
| 6 | SummertimeBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé and P. Diddy’s classic songs that color summer romance |
| 7 | Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A catchy and cute song that sings about the rise of love |
| 8 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Celine Dion’s moving masterpiece |
| 9 | Hello SummerDanielle Bradbery |  play_arrow | A poignant song about the end of summer and heartbreak |
| 10 | Knoxville: Summer of 1915Dawn Upshaw |  play_arrow | American soprano opera singer Dawn U… |
| 11 | A Fuego Lento (feat. Vicente García)Daymé Arocena |  play_arrow | An original work that fuses diverse musical elements from the Caribbean... |
| 12 | Hot StuffDonna Summer |  play_arrow | Donna Summer's signature song 'Hot Stuff' |
| 13 | The first of AutumnEnya |  play_arrow | Enya's music is popular worldwide. |
| 14 | On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | A song to dance the night away at a summer party |
| 15 | No Ordinary LoveSade |  play_arrow | A summer song with a refined, gentle melody |
| 16 | Girls Need Love Remix (with Drake)Summer Walker |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Summer Walker and Drake |
| 17 | What’s Love Got To Do With ItTina Turner |  play_arrow | Black music with a rock flavor… |
| 18 | Rock The BoatAaliyah |  play_arrow | Summer classic, smooth vocals |
| 19 | Fire We MakeAlicia Keys, Maxwell |  play_arrow | R&B duet “Fire We Make,” sexy |
| 20 | 1 ThingAmerie |  play_arrow | Aimer’s classic R&B, perfect for summer |
| 21 | Sweet Georgia BrownAnita O’Day |  play_arrow | If you’re a jazz aficionado, then the event held in 1958… |
| 22 | Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande |  play_arrow | The allure of dance music, perfect for summer |
| 23 | FoolishAshanti |  play_arrow | Summer classic, club-style vocal track |
| 24 | Beach SambaAstrud Gilberto |  play_arrow | Known for the signature song “The Girl from Ipanema,” the bossa no... |
| 25 | The Girl From IpanemaAstrud Gilberto & Stan Getz |  play_arrow | A musical style that mixes bossa nova and jazz... |
| 26 | ShowerBecky G |  play_arrow | A pop tune that shines bright like the summer sun... |
| 27 | Circle InThe SandBelinda Carlisle |  play_arrow | Belinda Carlisle, singer of the Go-Go's |
| 28 | Under The BoardwalkBette Midler |  play_arrow | A moving portrayal of a 30-year friendship between two women. |
| 29 | Speak LowBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | Kurt Weill’s 1943 play “Vi…” |
| 30 | ManhattanBlossom Dearie |  play_arrow | A uniquely quirky, cute vocal and sophistication… |
| 31 | …Baby One More TimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A songstress representing the ’90s, Britney Spea... |
| 32 | HavanaCamila Cabello |  play_arrow | Introduction to Camila Cabello’s hit song “Havana” |
| 33 | Please MeCardi B & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A love song by Cardi B × Bruno Mars |
| 34 | But BeautifulCarmen McRae |  play_arrow | Artists with rich, full-bodied vocals and a sense of melancholy… |
| 35 | I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene |  play_arrow | Introducing Charlene’s poignant hit song |
| 36 | 360Charli XCX |  play_arrow | Cool summer music, energetic |
| 37 | Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Pam Sheyne and Steve Kip… |
| 38 | When You Look At MeChristina Milian |  play_arrow | Christina’s R&B song that feels pleasant in the summer |
| 39 | Where The Boys AreConnie Francis |  play_arrow | Connie Francis’s classic song about summer love |
| 40 | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Announced retirement from tours in 2024, 20… |
| 41 | Hot Right NowDJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora |  play_arrow | UK-based electronic musi... |
| 42 | Let’s Hear It for the BoyDeniece Williams |  play_arrow | An urban dance classic overflowing with exhilaration... |
| 43 | I’m Kissing YouDes’ree |  play_arrow | Des’ree’s moving song colors the summer. |
| 44 | Shy GuyDiana King |  play_arrow | Diana, who spread her wings from Jamaica to the world… |
| 45 | Summer Samba（ So Nice）Diana Krall |  play_arrow | The original song was composed by Marcos Valle in 1966... |
| 46 | Upside DownDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Singer Dia from Detroit, USA… |
| 47 | Still On My MindDido |  play_arrow | Daido's music world brimming with transparency |
| 48 | I Could Write A BookDinah Washington |  play_arrow | A vocal feel imbued with authentic darkness and a styl— |
| 49 | Blue SkiesElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The legendary jazz vocalist, Ella … |
| 50 | BurnEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Indie pop infused with folktronica mi... |
| 51 | Sunlit Smile!EVE |  play_arrow | An idol song themed around the summer sea |
| 52 | It’s Raining MenGeri Halliwell |  play_arrow | Former Spice Girls member, Ge... |
| 53 | SparksHilary Duff |  play_arrow | A singer from Houston, Hilary Duff sa... |
| 54 | Sun Is UpINNA |  play_arrow | A classic summer song that captivates with its unique charm |
| 55 | Come Back To MeJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | Janet Jackson's heartbreak ballad |
| 56 | SummertimeJanis Joplin |  play_arrow | The soulful summer anthem of Janis Joplin |
| 57 | Rainy Night HouseJoni Mitchell |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Re... |
| 58 | Bye Bye BlackbirdJulie London |  play_arrow | The rich-flavored vocal taste is stylish… |
| 59 | Something CoolJune Christy |  play_arrow | This song was written for June Christy... |
| 60 | Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj |  play_arrow | Justin and Nikki's summer song collab |
| 61 | After The Storm ft. Tyler, The Creator, Bootsy CollinsKali Uchis |  play_arrow | Kali Uchis is a big hit, and her mellow music is popular. |
| 62 | I See YouLeona Lewis |  play_arrow | A stylish, moving summer song |
| 63 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's iconic song that colors summer with emotion |
| 64 | The RainMissy Elliott |  play_arrow | American rapper, Missy Elli... |
| 65 | LoveNatalie Cole |  play_arrow | Overwhelming vocal sensibility and beautifully luxurious... |
| 66 | TornNatalie Imbruglia |  play_arrow | Singer Natali from Australia... |
| 67 | Pocketful of SunshineNatasha Bedingfield |  play_arrow | Various genres such as dramas, movies, and games span a wide range… |
| 68 | AnacondaNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | Provoking men by using her own physical allure as a weapon... |
| 69 | Feeling GoodNina Simone |  play_arrow | Originally, it was “Dolan’s scream, the smell of the audience…” |
| 70 | JulyNoah Cyrus |  play_arrow | An artist who is also active as an actress, No... |
| 71 | Come Away With MeNorah Jones |  play_arrow | The song released by Norah Jones in 2002… |
| 72 | Remind MePATRICE RUSHEN |  play_arrow | A moody melody imbued with timeless beauty... |
| 73 | FeverPeggy Lee |  play_arrow | A husky voice with a lively swing flavor… |
| 74 | SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song at twilight |
| 75 | Rainy Night In GeorgiaRandy Crawford |  play_arrow | In 1967, Tony Joe White... |
| 76 | DiamondsRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s moving summer track |
| 77 | Girls (ft. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX)Rita Ora |  play_arrow | Rita Ora’s iconic song that celebrates women’s freedom |
| 78 | Body&SoulSarah Vaughan |  play_arrow | A rich-toned vocal leaps with husky vibrance f… |
| 79 | Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)Saweetie |  play_arrow | A summer track by Sweetie and Doja Cat |
| 80 | Come & Get ItSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | A classic summer song with a refreshing, heartwarming voice. |
| 81 | Eternal FlameThe Bangles |  play_arrow | The Bangles, an American all-female rock band... |
| 82 | Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | A sparkling song that colors summer memories |
| 83 | Sunshine BabyThe Japanese House |  play_arrow | Amber Bain's music project |
| 84 | Long As I LiveToni Braxton |  play_arrow | The Comeback of R&B Singer Toni Braxton |
| 85 | IgniteBlueYusa |  play_arrow | The regret of not being able to confess “I like you.” |
| 86 | Lighters UpLil’ Kim |  | A great rapper who laid the foundation of female rap... |