Western Music Winter Songs Ranking [2026]

Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars8rank/position

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)

A masterpiece featuring a miraculous collaboration between two globally influential superstars, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars: “Die With A Smile.” It’s a ballad that sings of deep, pure love—the desire to keep smiling by the side of the one you love, even if the world were to end.

Released in August 2024, the song features a warm sound reminiscent of 1970s soft rock.

It was used as the theme song for the film “Eternal Love” and in an Apple commercial, and it was adored worldwide, topping the Billboard global chart for eight consecutive weeks.

It’s a moving track you’ll want to listen to with someone special in February, the month of Valentine’s Day.

UnconditionallyKaty Perry9rank/position

Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Official)

In the steadily falling snow, Katy Perry singing about romantic love as if offering a prayer looks fantastical and beautiful.

“Unconditionally” is a track from the album PRISM, released in 2013 by Katy Perry, the globally renowned American songstress.

It’s said that Katy herself has called it her favorite song on the album.

Her supple, soaring vocals and the beautiful melody, delivered with remarkable expressiveness, along with the dramatic development of the piece, truly give it the feel of a timeless love song.

When the first snow begins to fall, playing this song as BGM on a drive with someone special might be a bit too romantic—don’t you think?

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Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson10rank/position

Kelly Clarkson – Underneath the Tree (Official Video)

As you walk through streets glittering with winter illuminations, the music reaching your ears warms your heart…

Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree” is the perfect song to set that scene.

Released in 2013, this track about cherishing time with a loved one has continued to be adored as a Christmas staple.

Often favorably compared to Mariah Carey’s holiday songs, it carries a simple yet powerful message: just being together is enough.

Its heartwarming melody is sure to become a wonderful soundtrack to your winter memories.

Let It SnowFrank Sinatra11rank/position

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

“Let It Snow” is a famous American Christmas song released in 1945, and it has been covered by many artists.

In 1950, Frank Sinatra covered it, turning it into a stylish track with jazzy chorus arrangements.

It lifts your spirits and is a perfect song for the Christmas season.

In 2020, Frank Sinatra’s official YouTube channel released a newly produced animated music video to coincide with the holiday season.

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Hamada Takuya

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Winter WonderlandChet Baker12rank/position

Chet Baker – Winter Wonderland (Rare Lp Take)

Written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and Richard Bernard Smith, this song has been performed by many artists as a classic Christmas tune.

It has a slightly stylish vibe, and no matter the arrangement, it always heightens the Christmas spirit.

Often performed not only by singers but also as an instrumental, Chet Baker’s version has a driving tempo that feels like a sleigh gliding along—very cool indeed.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I Feel It Coming ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd13rank/position

The Weeknd – I Feel It Coming ft. Daft Punk (Official Video)

A smash hit featuring Daft Punk with a chill vibe.

Included on the 2016 album Starboy.

It also drew attention for its music video featuring Kiko Mizuhara, who is active as a model and actress.

A song about the love that’s about to begin.

The more you listen, the more you’ll be enchanted by the sensual, beautiful vocals—an exquisite pop song.

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KEI

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Thank U, NextAriana Grande14rank/position

Ariana Grande – thank u, next (Official Video)

To get into a positive mindset for the New Year, we need to forget the unpleasant things from last year, don’t we? That’s why I’d like to introduce Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next.” The phrase “thank you, next” is commonly used in assembly-line-style customer service.

In the song, she recalls memories of her ex-boyfriends one after another in a similarly methodical way, bringing closure to her feelings.

Why not listen to this track yourself and look back on all your unpleasant memories?

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yamamoto

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