Male Western music artists who are good at singing
Introducing the world’s best male vocalists all at once!
Rather than just listing famous names, we’ve handpicked artists who are truly great singers.
You’ve probably seen plenty of articles that claim to feature great singers but end up just rounding up the usual famous artists.
In this article, we spotlight a wide range of artists across genres, eras, and countries.
You might discover a truly outstanding male vocalist you didn’t know yet!
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Male Western music artists who are good singers (ages 21–30)
Stay With MeSam Smith
Sam Smith is a British singer-songwriter who captivates the world with a moving, emotionally resonant voice.
Their style masterfully blends pop, R&B, and soul music.
In 2012, they featured on Disclosure’s “Latch,” and their stunning vocals drew immediate attention.
Their 2014 debut album, In the Lonely Hour, was a global success, and the track “Stay With Me” cemented their name.
Their talent has been highly acclaimed; at the 2015 Grammy Awards, they achieved the remarkable feat of sweeping four major categories, including Best New Artist.
Lyrics that reflect deep emotions—such as heartbreak and self-acceptance—resonate profoundly, carried by a truly unique voice.
It might be the perfect choice for a night when you want to be immersed in a soul-stirring, authentic vocal performance.
StitchesShawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer-songwriter who rocketed from posting videos on Vine to becoming a global star! His guitar-driven pop and folk-rock sound is his signature appeal.
“Stitches,” from his 2015 debut album Handwritten, hit No.
1 in the UK and catapulted him to stardom.
He went on to top the US charts with the albums Illuminate and Shawn Mendes, and his passionate duet with Camila Cabello, “Señorita,” was also a massive hit.
With three Grammy nominations, his talent is the real deal.
His honest lyrics about inner struggles and his sweet yet powerful vocals resonate deep within.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience music that captures raw, relatable emotions.
Male Western music artists with great singing (ages 31–40)
Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
The Weeknd is a Canadian artist who centers his sound on alternative R&B while freely traversing pop and new wave.
He began his career in 2011 with mixtapes and cemented his status as a global star with the acclaimed Beauty Behind the Madness and the album Starboy.
A four-time Grammy winner, he also delivered a dazzling performance at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2021.
Known for his lush, soaring tenor and the cinematic storytelling that explores introspective themes like loneliness and self-destruction, The Weeknd captivates listeners with his narrative flair.
For those who want to fully immerse themselves in his grand, expansive world, he’s the perfect artist.
All of MeJohn Legend
John Legend is an American singer-songwriter who builds on R&B and soul while blending in elements of gospel and jazz.
Familiar with the piano from a young age, he has captivated the world with his exceptional playing and a warm yet powerful voice.
His debut album, Get Lifted, released in December 2004, marked a dazzling start to his career, winning three Grammy Awards.
One of his signature songs, All of Me, is a gem of a ballad whose piano-and-vocal performance resonates deeply.
Beyond his music career, he won an Academy Award for Glory, the theme song of the film Selma.
It’s also widely known that he became the first Black male artist to achieve the four major entertainment awards (the EGOT).
His intelligent, loving voice gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.
In conclusion
This time I tried to pick artists from as many different countries as possible! I considered vocal richness, expressive power, volume, runs, long tones, and vibrato strength.
Looking at it this way, you can see that artists from the English-speaking world and Asia hardly make the list.
While there’s also the matter of how language pairs with music, truly skilled singers do seem to be concentrated in Europe, which is more skeptical about the commercialization of art.
In particular, Italy and Spain stood out as having a remarkable number of artists with exceptionally strong vocal ability!