Western Music Winter Songs Ranking [2026]

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith92rank/position

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

It’s a very old song, but I think everyone knows it.

It was also the theme song for the movie Armageddon.

In the film’s deeply moving climax, the moment this song starts playing is truly emotional.

If you’ve never seen the movie or heard the song, I hope you’ll enjoy them together with the story.

Good FeelingFlo Rida93rank/position

Flo Rida – Good Feeling [Official Video]

This is the first song I want you to play in the car on the day you’re heading into important work or a project.

It instantly puts you in battle mode.

The very bold lyrics give you confidence.

I also want you to listen to it on sluggish mornings when you want to flip your switch.

The Time (Dirty Bit)The Black Eyed Peas94rank/position

The Black Eyed Peas – The Time (Dirty Bit)

Even on a freezing cold day, this track is guaranteed to raise your body temperature.

With an EDM vibe, anyone can instantly become a party animal.

It brings a club atmosphere right into your car and is sure to be a must-repeat number.

Play this song and your friends will probably think you’ve got refined taste.

BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish95rank/position

Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Official Music Video)

This song comes from Grammy-winning Billie Eilish’s new album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” It’s a warm ballad that portrays the bond with a loved one, expressing deep emotions over a gentle melody.

Released in May 2024, the track drew attention after being featured in the trailer for Season 3 of the Netflix series “Heartstopper.” It became a global hit, reaching No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and many people use it on Instagram as well.

It’s a perfect pick for reflecting on memories with someone special or when you want to be soothed by a voice that touches the heart.

Let It GoDemi Lovato96rank/position

Demi Lovato – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Official Video)

This is the English version of the theme song from the film Frozen, which was a big hit in Japan as well.

Since Takako Matsu’s version was also a major hit, opinions may be divided on which one people prefer, but the Western version conveys more clarity and dynamic contrast.

We Don’t Talk About BrunoGaitan, Castillo, Adassa, Feliz97rank/position

We Don’t Talk About Bruno (From “Encanto”)

We Don’t Talk About Bruno, a song on the soundtrack for Encanto, which opened in theaters on November 26, 2021, is unusual in that it climbed the charts more in 2022, crossing over into the new year, and by February of that year became a hit that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

In the U.S., it also became the first Disney song ever to top Spotify, and it hit No.

1 on the UK charts as well—an extraordinary chart performance that can fairly be called a milestone in Disney history.

In the film, it’s sung by the family of the main characters all together, but unlike the kind of ballads or pop songs that seem destined to be hits, it features lyrics that aren’t exactly upbeat and a musical style rooted in Latin genres such as salsa, making it a fresh type of Disney song—something truly fascinating.

Often cited as Disney’s first viral hit, We Don’t Talk About Bruno is well worth checking out even if you haven’t seen the movie.

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drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo98rank/position

Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license (Official Video)

If you’re someone who wants to go for a drive deliberately leaning into a sense of solitude under a bleak winter sky, lyrical, piano-centered tracks make excellent background music.

Among the artists who debuted in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo—a 2003-born actress and singer-songwriter drawing attention as a next-generation star—released “drivers license,” a debut single that became a massive hit representing 2021, with over 300 million views on YouTube.

There’s no need to rehash how brilliant this song is, but what’s interesting is that it seems to convey a sense of speed more in the piano-led first half than in the latter half, where it unfolds with a gospel-like feel—almost as if expressing the breadth of shifting emotions.

That’s why it feels perfectly suited for those who want to enjoy a drive in the kind of situation mentioned at the beginning.

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