Popular Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion50rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

Released in 1997 as the theme song for the film Titanic, this track remains widely beloved as one of Celine Dion’s signature songs.

Winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards, it is a sweeping love ballad that vows eternal love.

Its moving melody, infused with Celtic elements, and Dion’s powerful yet delicate vocals have been etched into the hearts of many alongside the film’s iconic scenes.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke thanks to its popularity and grand atmosphere.

Although the high notes in the chorus can be a bit challenging, it’s quite singable if you adjust the key—and the sense of exhilaration when you nail it is exceptional.

NumbLinkin Park51rank/position

Numb (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

In the desperate struggle to live up to others’ expectations, you can lose sight of who you really are.

This song powerfully portrays that uniquely youthful conflict and anguish.

It repeatedly voices the exhaustion of continually performing the “ideal self” demanded by parents and teachers, the loneliness of being understood by no one, and the sense of emotions going numb—resonating deeply with listeners in their teens and twenties.

Beginning with gentle piano and synthesizer and erupting emotionally at the chorus, the arrangement is breathtaking.

Released in September 2003 as the third single from the album “Meteora,” it became a massive hit, topping the music charts for 12 consecutive weeks.

The music video, filmed in Prague, has surpassed one billion views and is highly acclaimed for its visual expression.

When you feel on the verge of losing your sense of self, this song will be there to stay by your side.

We Are the WorldUSA For Africa52rank/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.

Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello53rank/position

Marshmello – Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHES (Official Music Video)

Marshmello is an American DJ who has gained popularity with his unique marshmallow headgear.

“Here With Me” is a collaboration with the Scottish electropop band CHVRCHES.

Marshmello’s spacious, polished rhythm combined with vocalist Lauren Mayberry’s youthful yet steady and unwavering voice creates a sense of reassurance that isn’t overly casual, making the song very easy to listen to.

For a school sports day, I recommend using it not for intense events but for activities like beanbag tosses or dances.

I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder54rank/position

I Just Called To Say I Love You

Stevie Wonder is a legend who has remained at the top of the scene from the heyday of New Soul to the present.

Despite the challenge of being blind, he’s a genius artist who has created countless masterpieces with his overwhelming vocal power and piano talent.

Among his works, this heartwarming ballad continues to be loved across generations.

Rather than celebrating a special anniversary or event, its universal message—simply expressing love over the phone on an ordinary day—resonates alongside his gentle voice.

Released in 1984 as the theme song for the film The Woman in Red, it spent three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts that October and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Highly recommended for those who want to savor the small joys of everyday life.

UnfaithfulRihanna55rank/position

Rihanna – Unfaithful (Official Music Video)

Rihanna, an artist from Barbados, a country located around the Caribbean.

In her early days she released reggae tracks, but from the mid period she began singing R&B.

These days she mainly releases dance music.

“Unfaithful” is from her R&B period in the middle of her career, and it showcases the high-quality R&B sound of the 2000s.

While it doesn’t directly take January as its theme, it portrays a woman trying to end a relationship with her partner, so I thought it was perfect for January—a time for a fresh start—and chose it for that reason.

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APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars56rank/position

[Dance Lecture] ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. / Dance Tutorial (Mirrored + Slow Music)

The song “APT.”, which drew attention thanks to a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, isn’t a dance track per se, but the “APT dance” using this song went viral on social media.

The choreography introduced here is different from the one that trended online, but it’s easy enough for beginners to try.

If you search around, you’ll find various choreography videos, so pick your favorite moves for reference and create your own version of the APT dance.

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sasashina

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