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

It’s My LifeBon Jovi43rank/position

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

This is a signature work by the American rock band Bon Jovi, delivering a powerful message and a high-octane rock sound that champions the importance of staying true to yourself.

The song, which boldly sings about self-assertion and taking the helm of your own life, was included on the album Crush released in May 2000 and won strong support from younger listeners.

Its uplifting lyrics and catchy melody line are striking, and the exhilarating sound—like speeding down a highway—stirs the soul.

A must-have track for energizing dance scenes, it’s perfect as BGM for school sports days and athletic festivals.

A classic that gives you the courage and vitality to stand tall and follow your own path, it surpassed 1 billion views on its music video in July 2021.

Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOdBring Me The Horizon44rank/position

Bring Me The Horizon – Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd (Official Video)

Bring Me The Horizon are a British rock band.

Having absorbed everything from metalcore to electro, this track they released in June 2024 is a refreshing number that fuses high-velocity pop punk with post-hardcore.

The lyrics carry a message about overcoming trauma and pain by loving yourself rather than relying on others, making it a great way to start the morning on a positive note.

Featured on the album POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, it reached No.

41 on the UK charts.

Its up-tempo rhythm and anthemic chorus will instantly boost your energy before heading to school.

MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding45rank/position

Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding – Miracle (Official Video)

Let me introduce an exceptionally pop and danceable track! It’s the latest collaboration “Miracle” by Calvin Harris, the hugely popular Scottish DJ and hitmaker, and Ellie Goulding, the powerhouse singer from the UK.

Following their previous team-ups “I Need Your Love” (2013) and “Outside” (2014), this third collaboration took the charts by storm upon its release in March 2023, hitting No.

1 on the UK Dance Chart and Ireland’s Singles Chart.

Ellie’s angelic vocals deliver a lyrical plea for forgiveness to a lover over a nostalgic, ’90s-inspired sound.

If this plays at a summer event, the whole crowd will surely become one.

Come dance to “Miracle” too!

Viva La VidaColdplay46rank/position

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

It’s a famous Coldplay song released in 2008.

The title phrase is Spanish for “Long live life!” Its beautiful melody is easy to listen to for people of all ages and soothing to the heart.

The lyrics use many words you learn in world history, so they may be more difficult than the English vocabulary studied in junior high school, but it might be worth trying to listen carefully and pick them out.

Basket CaseGreen Day47rank/position

Green Day – Basket Case [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade)

It’s a hugely popular pop-style track by Green Day, the pioneering American pop-punk band.

Among their songs, it’s relatively melodic, upbeat, and poppy, and I think its catchy vibe will deliver a comfortable groove and a lift in mood on a junior high school morning.

Let It GoIdina Menzel48rank/position

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from Frozen) (Official Video)

This is a song from the film Frozen, which was a huge hit worldwide.

It’s sung by Idina Menzel, a Broadway star and Tony Award–winning actress, famous for playing Elsa in the American version.

The song is truly an anthem of self-liberation, boldly declaring the resolve to break free from what’s been holding you back and live as your true self.

Her powerful vocals alone are enough to stir your heart and make you itch to sing along! This classic, which won Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards, is perfect for karaoke.

If you let your emotions explode and sing it with all your heart—as if blowing away all your worries—you’ll feel absolutely amazing.

I’m YoursJason Mraz49rank/position

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

This song is characterized by the refreshing tone of an acoustic guitar and a heartwarming melody.

Included on the 2008 album “We Sing.

We Dance.

We Steal Things,” it became a worldwide hit.

Jason Mraz’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop lyrics that celebrate love and life.

With themes of freedom and self-acceptance, it carries a message of cherishing the present moment, soothing listeners’ hearts.

It’s a perfect choice for a first attempt at karaoke, and one that anyone can find comfort in.

Its lively rhythm and catchy melody make it enjoyable even if you’re not fluent in English.