[2026] Western songs you'd like to sing at year-end and New Year's parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics
At year-end and New Year parties, it’s common to see the second round head to karaoke for some fun.
In fact, some people might be raring to go because karaoke is the real main event for them.
In this article, assuming a year-end or New Year party with Western-music lovers, we’ve gathered recommended favorites and hit songs—killer tunes guaranteed to get the crowd going when you sing them.
Timeless classics everyone knows are great, of course, but here we’re also highlighting the latest popular tracks and songs that have hit big in revivals.
In the latter half, you’ll find a richly varied lineup of golden oldies as well!
Be sure to check out this playlist that both teens who love Western music and adults alike can enjoy.
Playlist
| [2026] Western songs you'd like to sing at year-end and New Year's parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | AcquiesceOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis from Manchester will in 2025... |
| 2east | AbracadabraLady Gaga |  play_arrow | The pinnacle of artists in pop culture... |
| 3east | Hold My HandJess Glynne |  play_arrow | Spent 3 weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2015… |
| 4east | OrdinaryAlex Warren |  play_arrow | The sh... who enjoys overwhelming popularity on social media |
| 5east | ManchildSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | A singer from Disney Channel... |
| 6east | Rock That BodyThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | In 2025, it drew attention again through social media... |
| 7east | back to friendssombr |  play_arrow | This track, released in December 2024… |
| 8east | Mystical MagicalBenson Boone |  play_arrow | Released in April 2025, this work is a ma… |
| 9east | The Fate of OpheliaTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | In October 2025, the album “The Li…” |
| 10east | Just the Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Celebrating the “natural beauty” of a loved one… |
| 11east | Basket CaseGreen Day |  play_arrow | When talking about 90s punk rock, you absolutely cannot leave out… |
| 12east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | The ba— that took the world by storm in the 1990s... |
| 13east | Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis |  play_arrow | Light, 60s-style pop music for year-end and New Year parties… |
| 14east | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | An iconic figure of 1980s pop culture... |
| 15east | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | Released in 1998, the film City of... |
| 16east | WhateverOasis |  play_arrow | The generation of 90s alternative rock is coming together… |
| 17east | Beat ItMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Safe choices for year-end and New Year parties that bring together a wide range of ages… |
| 18east | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | As a producer, not only in music but also in vario… |
| 19east | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | Things that will liven up the after-parties of year-end and New Year gatherings include... |
| 20east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The classic hit that everyone has heard at least once... |
| 21east | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | An emo piece depicting the final moments spent with a loved one… |
| 22east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | The American rock band, Panic! At... |
| 23east | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | The iconic anthem that encourages dreamers, “Don’t Stop” |
| 24east | Do They Know It’s Christmas?Band Aid |  play_arrow | Charity song for Ethiopian famine relief |
| 25east | AS IF IT’S YOUR LASTBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | From South Korea, which recorded an unprecedented hit in 2018… |
| 26east | Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | The legendary ... by the famed guitarist, Slash. |
| 27east | Shallow (From A Star Is Born/Live From The Oscars)Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper |  play_arrow | An insert song from the film “A Star Is Born.” So moving… |
| 28east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | “If…” which became an unprecedented hit in 2023 |
| 29east | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | Here is a timeless classic that continues to be loved across generations. Ba... |
| 30east | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | Rising to become a world-class top artist… |
| 31east | A Whole New World (From “Aladdin”)Brad Kane&Lea Salonga |  play_arrow | The Disn… of the Disney animated film that won an Academy Award |
| 32east | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A duo that incorporates elements of disco and pop... |
| 33east | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Whether it's a year-end party or a New Year's party, let's build momentum... |
| 34east | Master of PuppetsMetallica |  play_arrow | The heavyweight legends of heavy metal, Metallica's “... |
| 35east | GANGNAM STYLEPSY |  play_arrow | PSY, who brought a fresh breeze to the Korean music scene... |
| 36east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Korea, hit songs by famous American artists |
| 37east | Kiss Me at Midnight*NSYNC |  play_arrow | From the late 1990s to the early 2000s... |
| 38east | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | Woven from a powerful melody and a light, buoyant rhythm... |
| 39east | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Jazz saxophonist and composer Adel... |
| 40east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the movie Armageddon... |
| 41east | yes, and?Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Energizing songs that make you want to sing at year-end and New Year parties... |
| 42east | Sweet but PsychoAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Ma..., released in August 2018 |
| 43east | Bite MeAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | As of the 2020s, those commonly referred to as Generation Z... |
| 44east | Dumb Blonde (featuring Nicki Minaj) (Soundtrack of ‘The Hustle’)Avril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne, in 2019, after five years… |
| 45east | Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne, who was 17 at the time of her debut… |
| 46east | Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS |  play_arrow | In 2019, the biggest hit K-pop... |
| 47east | Crazy In LoveBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A funky horn section resounds... |
| 48east | BeetlebumBlur |  play_arrow | Releas… from their self-titled album 'Blur' |
| 49east | Don’t worry be HappyBob Marley |  play_arrow | When it comes to songs that bring smiles to people around the world, co... |
| 50east | DiE4uBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | It’s a melodic song, but it also has loudness… |
| 51east | LosTBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | A gripping melody and a rich, heavy sou… |
| 52east | Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOdBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | A track marked by its heavy sound and profound lyrics... |
| 53east | TreasureBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A chronicle of the fun moments at the party, … |
| 54east | Smokin Out The WindowBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak… |
| 55east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A danceable beat and a catchy melody… |
| 56east | Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | The song I released in 2019 is this: “N….” |
| 57east | SouthboundCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | A diva, a female artist who represents America... |
| 58east | Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan |  play_arrow | In 2024, the artist who made the biggest breakthrough was... |
| 59east | Light SwitchCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A sweet, catchy melody and beat linger in your ears... |
| 60east | IllusionDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A fantastical game of romance depicted by Dua L… |
| 61east | BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Kuri... |
| 62east | Bad HabitsEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Among the music scenes since the 2010s, the mo… |
| 63east | Eyes ClosedEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | At times it stays close to your heart; at times it stirs your soul. Ed... |
| 64east | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A song about the feelings of love of a shy, reserved man. Miyako... |
| 65east | Lose YourselfEminem |  play_arrow | To the intense beat of the music, the defining moments of life... |
| 66east | abcdefuGAYLE |  play_arrow | A song that sings of adolescent pain and anger at a year-end party... |
| 67east | As It WasHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Also known as a member of One Direction... |
| 68east | Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles |  play_arrow | As one of the members of One Direction, ... |
| 69east | SuckerJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | As their band name suggests, the Jonas Brothers are bro… |
| 70east | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | With a pop, danceable rhythm and a friendly... |
| 71east | MirrorsJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Justin, who deeply celebrates the bond with a loved one… |
| 72east | Running Up That HillKate Bush |  play_arrow | He began his career in 1975 and... |
| 73east | Not Like UsKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick, known for his vocal prowess and razor-sharp lyrics... |
| 74east | Poker FaceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | With sexuality and gambling as its themes, powerfully... |
| 75east | Hold My HandLady Gaga |  play_arrow | 『Born This Way』『Bad … |
| 76east | About Damn TimeLizzo |  play_arrow | The disco-style sound lifts the mood and... |
| 77east | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | With an intense dance beat and an addictive phrase... |
| 78east | Like A VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | As a striking character and musician... |
| 79east | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Beloved around the world as a Christmas classic... |
| 80east | Uptown Funk (ft. Bruno Mars)Mark Ronson |  play_arrow | For just today, forget about the unpleasant things and stay up all night… |
| 81east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba… |
| 82east | Made You LookMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Meghan Traino... |
| 83east | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | With its powerful message and striking melody, it lis… |
| 84east | HONEY (ARE U COMING?)Måneskin |  play_arrow | Italian band Måneskin unleashes... |
| 85east | SUPERMODELMåneskin |  play_arrow | The Italian rock band Måneskin. Japan... |
| 86east | Come As You AreNirvana |  play_arrow | A song marked by an impressive guitar riff brimming with refreshing coolness… |
| 87east | good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | The debut single released in January 2021... |
| 88east | obsessedOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A portrayal of complex emotions and obsession from a unique perspective po… |
| 89east | vampireOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | With a refreshing, exhilarating pop-rock sound and sharp... |
| 90east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | As the debut single of One Direction, it becom... |
| 91east | Nobody (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublic |  play_arrow | With an exhilarating melody and a powerful rhythm, … |
| 92east | Boy’s a liar Pt. 2PinkPantheress, Ice Spice |  play_arrow | A book with a pleasantly clear synthesizer sound… |
| 93east | I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone |  play_arrow | What the fusion of country and hip-hop gives rise to… |
| 94east | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | A legendary band from the rock world unleashes a stadium… |
| 95east | Rock and Roll RadioRamones |  play_arrow | From the legendary punk rock band comes a nostalgi... |
| 96east | Eye For An EyeRina Sawayama |  play_arrow | The film “John Wick: Chapte… |
| 97east | This HellRina Sawayama |  play_arrow | Rina Sawayama, who is active and based in the United Kingdom… |
| 98east | Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina Carpenter's singing voice resonates with my heart... |
| 99east | If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | In 2018, “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World”... |
| 100east | AliveSia |  play_arrow | This work is notable for Sia’s powerful vocals... |
| 101east | Anti-HeroTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | The world's songstress, Ms. Taylor Swift. 2… |
| 102east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | An up-tempo rhythm that makes you want to dance, and... |
| 103east | HappinessThe 1975 |  play_arrow | An airy rhythm and a catchy melody leave a lasting impression... |
| 104east | SELFIEThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | The American EDM unit The Chai... |
| 105east | StayThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Australia is New South Wales… |
| 106east | Daydream BelieverThe Monkees |  play_arrow | A pop-rock group that took the world by storm in the ’60s… |
| 107east | Blinding LightsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | In the hit charts of the 2020s, 1… |
| 108east | MILLION DOLLAR BABYTommy Richman |  play_arrow | It’s sure to liven up any year-end or New Year’s party… |
| 109east | WaterTyla |  play_arrow | The talented South African artist Tyla is abo… |
| 110east | Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen |  play_arrow | I think it’s a song everyone knows. 1980… |
| 111east | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | The pop so… that has long been loved as a winter tradition |
| 112east | All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u. |  play_arrow | A love that transcends the beauty of romance and society’s taboos... |
| 113east | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii, who is also very popular in Japan, is a talented… |
| 114east | Kiss Me More (ft. SZA)Doja Cat |  play_arrow | Somehow retro and nostalgic, yet 2... |
| 115east | The Emptiness MachineLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Year-end parties and new-… where metal and loud rock fans gather |
| 116east | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | The sa- who made a dramatic, breakout leap in 2024... |
| 117east | Bad HabitSteve Lacy |  play_arrow | Ji, who has a track record of being nominated for a Grammy Award... |