Ballad Songs by Male Western Artists: Popular Song Rankings [2026]
I’ve compiled a ranking of popular ballads sung by male Western artists.
Ballads by male Western artists include many songs considered masterpieces, and quite a few have even sparked movements.
Chances are, there are many tunes here that everyone knows or has heard before.
Be sure to check them out.
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Top Ballad Songs by Male Western Artists: Popular Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Against All OddsPhil Collins21rank/position
Phil Collins, an artist also known as a member of Genesis, is best known for his signature song “Against All Odds.” Released as a single in 1984, it was featured in the film “Against All Odds.” It reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1985.
Its lyrics—addressed to a lover who has gone away—make it a poignant love ballad.
In 2000, it was covered by Mariah Carey and the Irish vocal group Westlife.
GorillaBruno Mars22rank/position
A song released as a digital download in 2013 by Bruno Mars.
The music video, co-directed by Bruno and Cameron Duddy, features actor Luis Guzman and actress Freida Pinto, known for the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Fix YouColdplay23rank/position
A gemlike ballad that stays close to the heart, delivering healing and hope.
Released by the popular British band Coldplay in September 2005, this work carries a warm message for those bearing deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
Featured on the album X&Y, it begins with a quiet piano melody and unfolds into a grand, expansive sound.
From its performance at the Live 8 concert to its use at Steve Jobs’s memorial, it has moved people in many settings.
It’s a song to hear when you want the courage to overcome sadness and move forward.
The ScientistColdplay24rank/position
“The Scientist” is a song by the British rock band Coldplay.
It was released as a single from their 2002 album “A Rush of Blood to the Head.” The album as a whole makes prominent use of piano, and “The Scientist” is a ballad that features an upright piano.
The muted, warm tone characteristic of an upright piano suits the song well and resonates gently, doesn’t it?
YellowColdplay25rank/position
Coldplay is a British rock band.
The vocalist, Chris Martin, married the actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and they divorced a few years later, which drew a lot of attention.
This song is one of their signature tracks and a staple at their live shows.
It was their first to reach the UK top 10.