Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Junior High School Students [2026]
When kids move from elementary to junior high school, their musical tastes often change regardless of gender.
It’s only natural, since they start to understand the meanings of more mature songs.
It’s also the age when many discover Western music, with lyrics in other languages and melodies different from Japanese pop.
Here’s a ranking of Western artists popular among junior high school students.
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Western Music Artists Popular with Middle Schoolers: Ranking [2026] (51–60)
StitchesShawn Mendes51rank/position
A pop track released in 2015 by Shawn Mendes.
It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards.
In October 2016, it won Best Single at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards.
HelloAdele52rank/position
Adele, who burst onto the scene like a comet and continues to captivate the world with her unparalleled voice, has created timeless masterpieces.
Though she is a singer admired by other famous artists as the best of the best, she surprisingly has relatively few albums, making each song all the more precious.
Waking up to her voice on a quiet morning is the very height of luxury.
thank u, nextAriana Grande53rank/position
The 2019 song “thank u, next” by American singer Ariana Grande.
It already has quite a mature vibe, but I think it really resonates with middle schoolers too.
The catchy chorus makes the English easy to catch and the meaning easy to grasp.
It expresses a strong determination to move forward even after heartbreak.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, just having this track in your player makes you look a bit cooler—it’s that kind of cool song.
SacrificeBebe Rexha54rank/position
A true dance music classic, “Sacrifice.” This track was released in 2021 by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and is included on the album “Better Mistakes,” released the same year.
Though it runs only about two and a half minutes, its catchy melody, shimmering piano sounds, and driving drum beat make for an undeniably cool vibe from start to finish.
Be sure to check it out.
Light SwitchCharlie Puth55rank/position
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, known for his high vocal range and wide musical versatility, has gained significant popularity.
He became instantly famous for singing See You Again, the theme song of the film Furious 7.
His new track is Light Switch.
Perhaps riding the synth-pop boom sparked by The Weeknd, it features a sound that’s very similar to his hit song Blinding Lights.
