Popular Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]
Western songs that play as movie theme songs, in commercials, and sometimes even in comedy sketches.
Just by going about our daily lives, there are more and more moments when we think, “Oh! I’ve heard this song before!” A time may be near when Japanese people naturally hum Western songs, just like children sing ‘Butterfly.’ So this time, we’ll introduce popular Western music artists in a ranking format.
Playlist
| Popular Western Music Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | PhotographEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s long-distance love anthem resonates with the heart. |
| 2 | Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Recovering myself through the pain of a broken heart and... |
| 3 | White HorseTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s classic song “White Horse” |
| 4 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | It was included in My Everything and... |
| 5 | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction, a passionate song about unrequited love |
| 6 | Just the Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Celebrating the “natural beauty” of a loved one… |
| 7 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A timeless tribute song that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion |
| 8 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | A radiance like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky, Sū... |
| 9 | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving. |
| 10 | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber's hit song tops the U.S. charts |
| 11 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A strong will to seize success without giving up on one’s dreams |
| 12 | When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of feelings for someone who has gone |
| 13 | Tears in HeavenEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s classic song “Tears” |
| 14 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s classic anthem brings back the excitement with their reunion |
| 15 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays the feelings of impulsive love. |
| 16 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | A moving Adele ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 17 | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | emotional ballad singer from Scotland |
| 18 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | A romantic classic by the Backstreet Boys |
| 19 | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s moving ballad “Memories” |
| 20 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | A summer funk hit song with a refreshing vibe |
| 21 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay |
| 22 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish, who was released in 2019… |
| 23 | It’ll Be OkayShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | The piano ... released in December 2021 |
| 24 | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A gospel-tinged pop-soul ballad by Charlie Puth |
| 25 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper’s timeless standard ballad |
| 26 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s powerful rock anthem |
| 27 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | A timeless song that stays by your side in times of discouragement: “Bad Day” |
| 28 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Empowered by Katy Perry’s iconic song |
| 29 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s exquisite ballad |
| 30 | Lose YourselfEminem |  play_arrow | Eminem’s classic wins an Academy Award |
| 31 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | The shock of grunge, Nirvana’s signature song |
| 32 | So WhatP!nk |  play_arrow | I lost my husband, but so what? she said defiantly... |
| 33 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa's 'Don't Start Now' is captivating. |
| 34 | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ musical contributions are immeasurable… |
| 35 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Success of John Legend’s Classic “All of Me” |
| 36 | SomedayMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The strength of a woman overcoming the pain of a broken heart |
| 37 | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A strong will to keep believing in yourself and move forward |
| 38 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A pop classic perfect for enjoying summer |
| 39 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | A classic song that celebrates the importance of integrity |
| 40 | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | The classic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” |
| 41 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams’s positive hit song |
| 42 | Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | The Chain, released in 2016… |
| 43 | Beat ItMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Made an indelible mark on music history as the “King of Pop”… |
| 44 | Basket CaseGreen Day |  play_arrow | When talking about 90s punk rock, you absolutely cannot leave out… |
| 45 | If I Were A BoyBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Gaining worldwide popularity with a powerful vocal quality... |
| 46 | HappierMarshmello ft. Bastille |  play_arrow | A parting drawn from wishing for a loved one’s happiness… |
| 47 | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | This song is by a singer from Tennessee, USA, Kan… |
| 48 | SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A Latin pop classic that depicts summer love |
| 49 | you were good to meJeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler |  play_arrow | Expressing the sorrow of parting in beautiful harmony |
| 50 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Released in 1997 as the theme song for the film Titanic |
| 51 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | A moving piece of music that portrays the struggles and loneliness of youth |
| 52 | We Are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | Created by a gathering of top artists from around the world… |
| 53 | Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity with a unique marshmallow headpiece… |
| 54 | I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s love ballad |
| 55 | UnfaithfulRihanna |  play_arrow | From Barbados, a country located around the Caribbean Sea… |
| 56 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK and Bruno’s collaboration song “APT” is popular. |
| 57 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Let go of materialistic values and realize what truly matters |
| 58 | JumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | The totally 80s-as-heck synthesizer in the intro... |
| 59 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Aerosmith’s rock ballad for weddings |
| 60 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad in which Whitney thinks of her beloved |
| 61 | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | A signature ballad by Alicia Keys |
| 62 | Top Of The WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | The drama “Miseinen” that aired in 1995… |
| 63 | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles |  play_arrow | Eagles, the legendary country rock band |
| 64 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Listening to the dazzling horn section in the intro… |
| 65 | Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | The Red ... released in November 1971 |
| 66 | Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 67 | The GreatestSia |  play_arrow | Australian singer Sia... |
| 68 | Made You LookMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan’s Song of Genuine Confidence |
| 69 | 10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | A genre-defying love song, moving |
| 70 | SuckerJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | Expressing the depth of love with a refreshing song |
| 71 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus's heartbreak-recovery song |
| 72 | Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | A singer popular on social media, a moving ballad |
| 73 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer |
| 74 | Master Of PuppetsMetallica |  play_arrow | It begins with an odd-meter riff and moves into a lyrical development in the middle… |
| 75 | CreepRadiohead |  play_arrow | Radiohead’s debut track, expressing a sense of alienation |
| 76 | Born This WayLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s classic, a message that affirms being yourself |
| 77 | You Are The ReasonCalum Scott |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that heals the pain of a broken heart |
| 78 | Love You Like a Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene |  play_arrow | Selena Gomez’s sweet love song |
| 79 | Wouldn’t It Be NiceThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pure love of youth |
| 80 | LoyalChris Brown ft. Lil Wayne, Tyga |  play_arrow | Chris, whose high-level dance technique is captivating, bu... |
| 81 | BeautifulChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A deeply moving, beautiful melody leaves a lasting impression... |
| 82 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | A classic by Journey, a masterpiece that delivers dreams and hope |
| 83 | RoundaboutYES |  play_arrow | Promoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime |
| 84 | Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple |  play_arrow | Deep Pu… released in 1972 |
| 85 | Eagle Fly FreeHelloween |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Halloween Classic “Eagle Fly Free” |
| 86 | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | Timeless love songs that resonate in people's hearts |
| 87 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | The film ‘Fift…,’ which depicts a passionate and complex relationship |
| 88 | Where the Streets Have No NameU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s classic, an emotional rock number |
| 89 | Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd |  play_arrow | ZEDD’s signature song that became a worldwide hit. Bu... |
| 90 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A heartfelt yearning for a lover far away |
| 91 | Sky HighElektronomia |  play_arrow | ElektroNomia from Finland is... |
| 92 | HUMBLEKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick La…, a key figure in the hip-hop world, |
| 93 | Out of TimeThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The essence of 1980s Japanese city pop, … |
| 94 | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | Expressing the poignant feelings of love in James Blunt’s signature songs |
| 95 | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Introduction to Sabrina’s refreshing spring song |
| 96 | CirclesPost Malone |  play_arrow | Set to a gentle melody, a relationship reaches an impasse… |
| 97 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics |
| 98 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | …that is loved all around the world every Christmas. |
| 99 | Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Kelly Clarkson's pep song is a big hit |
| 100 | Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit |  play_arrow | Clean Bandit's classic song, the melody of love |