Top Western Music Drive Songs Ranking [2026]

Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez92rank/position

Selena Gomez – Hands To Myself

It’s a song that starts quietly, yet sings of an uncontrollable, powerful feeling for someone you love.

Its pleasant rhythm sticks in your ears.

You’ll also find yourself captivated by Selena Gomez’s beautiful, sexy vocals, known for her many romances.

It’s a track adult women can relate to as well.

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton93rank/position

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

A beautifully clear piano intro.

So striking that it sticks in your ears after just one listen, this is A Thousand Miles, released in 2001.

It’s known as the signature song of American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and became a worldwide hit.

It’s also extremely popular in Japan, with many renowned musicians openly calling themselves fans of the track.

Adding fuel to its popularity was Taka from the hugely popular rock band ONE OK ROCK.

He covered A Thousand Miles in an acoustic version at his own live shows, which brought renewed attention to the song.

Truly great songs never fade with time.

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So SickNe-Yo94rank/position

Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

A poignant love song that captures the feelings of a man who can’t forget the woman he parted with.

The exquisitely atmospheric intro instantly ushers you into Ne-Yo’s world.

As a top figure in the R&B scene, the mood he creates is something you won’t want to miss.

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic95rank/position

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

This upbeat track, known for its cheerful whistling melody, was released by American band OneRepublic in May 2022.

Written specifically for the soundtrack of the film Top Gun: Maverick, it delivers a message—set to breezy dance-pop—about the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward in the face of challenges.

Earning high praise worldwide, including reaching No.

6 on the U.S.

Billboard chart, the song celebrates an optimistic approach to life and the value of holding on to your dreams.

Frontman Ryan Tedder drew inspiration from the movie’s beach scene when creating it.

It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to feel a sense of freedom, like on a holiday drive or during outdoor activities.

ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift96rank/position

Taylor Swift – ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco) ft. Brendon Urie

A high-energy collaboration by major artists! Taylor Swift’s “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie—known from Panic! At The Disco—is a super sweet, amped-up love song where they proclaim to each other, “You’ve only got me.” It’s a collaboration between two artists at the forefront of the global music scene and had been generating a lot of buzz even before its release.

Perhaps because of that, within 24 hours of its YouTube debut, the song surpassed 65.2 million views, reportedly setting a new all-time record for a female solo artist’s release.

It’s a much-talked-about track that boosts your spirits just by listening!

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SuckerJonas Brothers97rank/position

Jonas Brothers – Sucker (Official Video)

Here is “Sucker,” the single released when the Jonas Brothers, who had been disbanded for a long time, reunited in 2019.

Considering that when it comes to popular Western music these days it’s mostly electro dance music or hip-hop, the fact that the Jonas Brothers gained popularity by putting a full-on band sound front and center shows how talented they are.

It’s groovy, so it also boosts your energy when you’re driving.

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Clarity ft. FoxesZedd98rank/position

Zedd – Clarity ft. Foxes

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play with the car windows down on a cold morning.

Just having it on fills you with the excitement that something new is about to begin.

If you blast this exhilarating track in your car from the morning, there’s no doubt you’ll have a wonderful day.