Popular Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]

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Ed Sheeran – Photograph (Official Music Video)

There’s a timeless song that accompanies those sentimental moments when you look back on summer memories alongside your photos.

It’s a track by Ed Sheeran, the globally renowned singer-songwriter from the UK.

Featured on the acclaimed album ‘×,’ which won British Album of the Year at the 2015 BRIT Awards, this folk-pop ballad was released as a single.

Centered on a long-distance relationship, it portrays a couple reaffirming their love through photographs.

The message—that even apart, hearts remain close—gently seeps in, carried by his soft vocals and acoustic sound.

The music video, which uses real home videos from his childhood, deepens the song’s warm yet bittersweet atmosphere and is truly moving.

As summer comes to an end, why not listen to it while thinking of someone special?

Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez2rank/position

Selena Gomez – Lose You To Love Me (Official Music Video)

This is one of Selena Gomez’s signature ballads, charting the journey of reclaiming oneself through the pain of heartbreak.

Released in October 2019 as the lead single from the album “Rare,” it became her first No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard chart.

The arrangement—beginning with only minimal piano and raw vocals, then gradually layering in strings and chorus—feels like a direct reflection of a wounded heart slowly healing.

Its paradoxical message, “By losing you, I finally learned to love myself,” will resonate deeply with anyone who has gone through a breakup.

For those who’ve endured a hurt so intense it strips you bare, this song’s quiet strength is exactly what you need to hear.

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Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

The person standing next to the one you love is someone other than you.

This signature song by American artist Taylor Swift belts out that frustrating, unrequited jealousy over an up-tempo melody.

Its lyrics—contrasting his glamorous girlfriend with the plain, unnoticed self watching from the bleachers—leave a poignant impression of a tender, aching heart.

Many will relate to the tight squeeze in your chest when she pleads, “I’m the one who understands you best.” The bright, catchy sound only makes the jealousy and frustration stand out more, cutting straight to the heart.

This is a track that poppily speaks for those helpless, pent-up feelings.

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Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

This song included in My Everything is about a broken heart.

It sings of regret and lingering feelings, asking a boyfriend who has gone to another woman to stay by her side just one more time.

With straightforward lyrics, it’s a heartrending song that speaks directly to the heart.

Just the Way You AreBruno Mars5rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

A love song that celebrates your loved one’s natural, unadorned beauty is the perfect choice when you want to create a romantic mood at karaoke.

Released in 2010 as Bruno Mars’s debut single and included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it features a piano-centered melody seamlessly blended with hip-hop–style rhythms for a pleasantly smooth sound.

Its simple yet deeply resonant lyrics are part of its charm.

Marking its 15th anniversary in 2025, the song’s timeless appeal is once again in the spotlight.

It’s a classic you’ll want to sing when you wish to express your honest feelings to a partner or someone special.

Why not wrap your year-end or New Year gatherings in a warm atmosphere with this song, woven from plainspoken words of love?

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Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

The music of Swedish artist Avicii, which shines like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky, captivated many with its innovative sound that fuses EDM and folk.

This work, themed around life’s journey and self-discovery, is marked by Aloe Blacc’s powerful vocals and the warm melodies woven by acoustic guitar.

Released in June 2013 and reaching number one on the charts in 22 countries, it asserted a presence like a grand firework launched into the music world.

It’s a song I highly recommend for your walk home from a summer festival or for those standing at a turning point in life.

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Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

Wiz Khalifa’s classic “See You Again ft.

Charlie Puth,” known as the theme song of the global hit film Furious 7, is a single released in March 2015.

The guest vocalist Charlie Puth’s beautiful yet heartrending voice leaves a lasting impression.

The song was created as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who passed away in a car accident during the film’s production.

Its lyrics, which convey not only the sorrow of losing a friend but also the brilliance of the days shared and the hope of meeting again, are truly tear-jerking.

When you want to remember someone precious and have a good cry, this song will gently stay by your side.

It’s a warm track that lets you reaffirm the bonds of friendship and family.