Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Junior High School Students [2026]

We Are the WorldUSA For Africa36rank/position

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

A song of human love created by the coming together of top artists from around the world.

It carries a powerful message about the importance of people joining hands and supporting one another.

Released in March 1985, it became a global hit in no time, winning numerous awards including a Grammy and selling over 20 million copies.

This work achieved the remarkable feat of raising roughly 7 billion yen in donations to relieve famine in Africa.

A truly timeless classic that lights a beacon of hope in people’s hearts—highly recommended for anyone who wishes for world peace.

Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra37rank/position

George Ezra – Green Green Grass (Official Video)

Characterized by a cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, this song appears on George Ezra’s third album, Gold Rush Kid.

Inspired by a funeral he encountered while vacationing on the island of Saint Lucia, it embraces the fragility of life while celebrating the importance of living it to the fullest.

Released in June 2022, the track reached a high position on the UK Singles Chart.

It was also performed at the concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, drawing widespread attention.

Listen to it under a blue sky while gazing over green meadows, and it will surely warm your heart.

It’s the perfect track for relaxed time with friends or when you’re about to take a new step forward.

Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi38rank/position

Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

Luis Fonsi’s classic “Despacito ft.

Daddy Yankee,” with an unforgettable intro that begins with a rich, soulful flamenco guitar tone.

The song was released in 2017.

Around the same time, the music video was uploaded to YouTube, and in just eight months it surpassed approximately 3.8 billion views.

It became explosively popular.

The addition of hip-hop elements to a reggae foundation gives it an especially catchy, danceable groove!

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A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey39rank/position

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Official Visualizer]

Shaboozey, an American artist who has opened up new ground by skillfully fusing country and hip-hop, vividly captures the feelings of young people who, overwhelmed by their daily work, gather at bars with friends to escape reality.

The song became a major hit, spending 19 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 starting in April 2024.

Its crisp rhythm and funky sound make it perfect for entrance scenes and group performances at school sports festivals.

It boosts students’ morale and transforms the entire venue into a space brimming with unity.

In May 2024, it was also performed on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show, bringing its appeal to a global audience.

We can highly recommend it as an energetic, crowd-pleasing number that’s ideal for use at athletic events.

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder40rank/position

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You (Music Video)

Stevie Wonder was one of the artists who energized the new soul scene in the 1970s.

While contemporaries like Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield sadly passed away early, he continues to be active even today.

Because of that, many middle school students likely know who Stevie Wonder is.

A song of his I especially recommend is “I Just Called To Say I Love You.” Black music can be challenging, and this track also features some difficult vocal improvisations, but if you’re just aiming to hit the notes, it doesn’t require a particularly high range, so I think it’s quite singable.

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Blinding LightsThe Weeknd41rank/position

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

Amid a worldwide revival boom, the musical style of the 1980s is drawing fresh attention.

One of the songs that helped spark this trend is Blinding Lights.

It’s a track by the globally renowned singer-songwriter The Weeknd, and it became a massive hit in 2019.

While it strongly reflects elements of Black music, it’s primarily driven by synthwave, which makes the vocal line very smooth.

As long as you can stay on pitch, even a junior high school student could sing it pretty stylishly.

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HelloAdele42rank/position

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

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.