[2026] Classic Western songs and recommended popular tracks to listen to in January
In January, as we usher in the New Year, even if we’re still feeling the holiday vibes, we can’t help but feel ready to move forward! How about boosting your mood with some Western music that’s perfect for kicking off the year? In this article, we’ve gathered songs that cheer on your brave spirit—tracks you’ll want to listen to in January—and New Year–appropriate tunes that support taking that first step as your “January music.” Music will surely support you as you strive toward your New Year’s goals!
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[2026] Classic Western songs to listen to in January: recommended popular tracks (21–30)
BejeweledTaylor Swift
A synth-pop shimmer underpins this Taylor Swift track that portrays a woman who nearly lost sight of her worth finding her sparkle again.
The lyrics are striking as she breaks free from a belittling relationship and declares, with conviction, that she “shines like a jewel.” Featured on the 2022 album Midnights, the song made waves when tracks from the album occupied the entire Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The Cinderella-inspired music video is lavish, with Taylor herself in the director’s chair.
It’s the perfect song for welcoming a new year and reclaiming your true self.
I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
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.
PerfectEd Sheeran
In January, as we welcome a new year and you take your first steps forward, I highly recommend this song from Ed Sheeran’s 2017 album ÷ (Divide).
Inspired by his real-life relationship with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, the song portrays unconditional love—finding even someone’s small flaws endearing—and conveys the message that true beauty lies not in outward perfection but in inner connection.
Its warm, acoustic guitar–driven sound and heartfelt melody are captivating, and the duet version with Beyoncé also drew attention.
If you’re spending time with someone special this New Year, I hope you’ll enjoy a lovely moment together while listening to this song!
Give Me The ReasonJames Bay
A gem of a ballad about second chances and hope—perfect for the start of a new year.
It opens English singer-songwriter James Bay’s March 2022 album “Leap,” and carries a heartfelt plea to a partner in a crumbling relationship: “Give me one more reason before we say goodbye.” Weaving in vivid memories—days walking together in New York, the sight of a favorite dress—the lyrics carefully trace the struggle of not wanting to let go, mirroring the mindset of January: looking back while trying to step into the future.
Centered on acoustic guitar and warmly wrapped in piano and organ, the sound has an organic feel reminiscent of his early work—a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reexamine what truly matters in the new year.
Love U Like ThatLauv
A love song released in August 2023 that marks a new phase for Lauv.
Shimmering synths and gentle beats weave a mid-tempo sound layered with his soaring high-register vocals.
The lyrics center on the resolve to choose the courage to love as you are, even while fearing the possibility of getting hurt.
It carries a message of embracing vulnerability without being bound by society’s gaze or the critical voices within, delivered through a delicate melody.
In November of the same year, a Korean-language version utilizing AI technology was also released, reflecting his dedication to global fans.
It’s a track that stays by your side when you need the courage to move forward at the start of a new year.