Western Music Artists Popular with Teens: Ranking [2026]

Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen71rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)

This is an exceptionally happy track created by Owl City, a leading figure in electropop, and the globally popular singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

The lyrics paint a picture of an incredibly fun time where you can laugh things off with a cheerful “It’s all good!” no matter what happens.

It’s brimming with a positive energy that says, “Let’s just enjoy the moment.” Released in June 2012, the song appears on both artists’ albums, The Midsummer Station and Kiss, and topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.

Its brisk melody and the harmonious blend of male and female vocals are a delight, and it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will light up the room if you duet it at karaoke.

So whatP!nk72rank/position

P!nk – So What (Official Video)

P!nk’s slightly husky voice and the upbeat vibe really capture the freedom of summer, and I always listen to this during that season.

I think it’s especially exciting to play on summer drives.

It also makes me want to go to festivals and concerts.

DecodeParamore73rank/position

Paramore: Decode [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A track used in the film Twilight.

Released in 2008 by the American rock band Paramore, it became a hit around the world and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

The track portrays the tension, awkwardness, anger, and confusion in a romantic relationship.

HappyPharrell Williams74rank/position

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Video)

It’s a song that was popular in Japan too, so the sound feels very familiar and I highly recommend it.

If you sing this, you’ll definitely feel super pop and happy.

I’d love for everyone to clap along to the beat and the music together!

APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars75rank/position

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. (Official Music Video)

A sensational collaborative track has been born, uniting Rosé, the main vocalist of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, and Bruno Mars, a leading figure in the American music scene.

Featuring an irresistibly catchy chorus inspired by a Korean drinking game, the song brilliantly captures the exhilaration of a party and the sweetness of romance.

Its dynamic sound, blending pop rock and pop punk, highlights the duo’s distinctive vocals.

Released in October 2024, the track held the No.

1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart for nine consecutive weeks.

It’s the perfect song for a weekend refresh or a drive with friends.

Fight SongRachel Platten76rank/position

Rachel Platten – Fight Song (Official Video)

This is a song about defiantly declaring, “I’m absolutely going to marry her,” despite her father’s firm opposition.

Sung with a laid-back vibe yet showing a strong resolve to get married, it’s the kind of stance that any girl would probably find cool.

If you have a girlfriend you really love, why not give it a try and sing it?

We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihanna77rank/position

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

It’s your birthday, but you’ve just had your heart broken and you just want to lift your mood—this track is my recommendation.

Its sound is bursting with happiness and will put you in a positive frame of mind, but the “yellow diamond” mentioned in the lyrics actually refers to drugs.

The phrase “I wish we had met under different circumstances” implies that the person they fell for was a drug addict.

For teenagers, for whom drugs are obviously off-limits—even alcohol and cigarettes are illegal—if you want to feel happy, listen to music.