[Male] Most Popular Western Music Karaoke Rankings [2026]

If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes56rank/position

Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Official Music Video)

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his sweet, captivating vocals.

Did you know that this track, released in May 2019, was actually written for Dua Lipa? The earnest lyrics insisting that everything is meaningless without the one you love tighten the chest all the more because of their contrast with the sparkling, upbeat melody.

As he himself has said, it’s a work he’s truly proud of, brimming with energy that uplifts its listeners.

Included on the deluxe edition of the album “Shawn Mendes,” it became so beloved that it racked up over a billion plays on U.S.

radio.

It’s the perfect song for anyone caught up in a one-sided crush or for those moments when you want to boost your mood and feel more positive!

Open ArmsJourney57rank/position

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)

Journey, the legendary band that defined an era in the ’80s.

They’ve produced many timeless songs, but among them, “Open Arms” stands out as a bittersweet yet heartwarming ballad that has earned widespread acclaim.

Steve Perry’s crystalline vocals and the song’s warm melody have touched countless listeners, winning enduring love not only in the United States but also in Japan.

Since its 1982 release, it has garnered glowing praise, even taking the top spot on VH1’s “25 Greatest Power Ballads,” a testament to its undeniable quality.

If you’re looking to dive into rock ballads, be sure to give it a listen.

Lost in loveAir Supply58rank/position

Air Supply – Lost In Love [ Original Australian Version – FULL AUDIO HD ] [ A Tribute Video ]

This is the song “Lost in Love” by Air Supply, which was a massive hit worldwide.

It’s the kind of song that brings to mind a summer sunset.

The high, soaring vocals are soothing, aren’t they? Why not give it a listen when you’re worn out from crying over a broken heart?

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi59rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

A track released in 1986 by the American rock band Bon Jovi.

It was inspired by their working-class fans.

The track reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and earned platinum certification in three countries.

CreepRadiohead60rank/position

Radiohead – Creep

In the early 1990s, the Oxford-born rock band Radiohead released their debut track, which initially struggled at No.

78 on the UK charts but caught fire on radio in Israel and the United States, and upon reissue became a smash hit, reaching No.

7.

Beginning with a quiet arpeggio and exploding into distorted guitars in the chorus, the song poignantly expresses feelings of alienation and unfulfilled longing—of sensing you “don’t belong here.” This grunge number, where introspective lyrics intersect with a fierce sound, evokes the conflicts and bittersweetness of youth.

At karaoke, leaning into the contrast between calm and intensity is sure to resonate across generations.