[2026] A curated list of recommended popular ballads sung by male Western artists
Stirring melodies and sounds that move the heart, messages conveyed through emotional vocals—the forms vary, but ballads have always been loved in every era.
Even those who usually listen to intense rock or dance tracks may sometimes feel like lending an ear to a ballad.
In this article, we’ll introduce must-hear Western ballads—specifically, classic ballads sung by male vocalists!
From grand, string-laden numbers to fine folky tunes and catchy pop ballads, the first half highlights recent hits, while the latter half features timeless classics.
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[2026] A curated list of recommended popular ballads sung by male Western artists (121–130)
The Mixed TapeJack’s Mannequin
It’s the solo project by Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate.
In 2005, Andrew was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia and went on hiatus, but he released the album “Everything in Transit” in August of the same year.
This song is the number that closes the album.
SadMaroon 5
A piano ballad included on Maroon 5’s fourth album, Overexposed, released in 2012.
It was written by lead singer Adam Levine and guitarist James Valentine.
In 2013, it was covered by Amber Carrington on the TV show The Voice.
TROP FRESHMonsieur Nov
Monsieur Nobu is an R&B singer from Vietnam.
Instead of working in his home country, he’s active in France, where he’s known as a talented figure in the R&B scene.
His musical style is highly sophisticated, landing somewhere between R&B and neo-soul.
His track “TROP FRESH” also blends the best of R&B and neo-soul, and the flow of the lyrics is outstanding.
If you like R&B ballads, you’ll definitely enjoy his music—be sure to check it out!
Broken WingsMr. Mister
A classic pop ballad released in 1985 by Mr.
Mister.
It was inspired by The Broken Wings, a love story written in 1912 by the Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran.
The black-and-white music video was directed by Orey Sassone.
[2026] A roundup of recommended popular ballads sung by male Western artists (131–140)
angelsRobbie Williams
Robbie Williams is a musician from the United Kingdom who used to be a member of Take That.
This song was released in 1997, and since then it has been covered by artists such as Jessica Simpson and Beverley Knight, becoming famous worldwide.
In the UK, it has even been ranked as the number one song people want played at their funerals.
Ribbon In The SkyStevie Wonder
Starting with a stylish piano, “Ribbon in the Sky” is a gentle and beautiful ballad that’s perfect for an autumn night.
Stevie Wonder’s crystal-clear voice paired with a lovely jazz-tinged sound makes it a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to over and over again.
The songs Stevie creates have such beautiful melodies, transporting listeners into the Stevie World.
You Belong To MeThe Doobie Brothers
Formed in 1971 and still active today, the legendary band The Doobie Brothers released this song in 1977.
The high-register vocals are certainly striking, but what’s truly beautiful is the ensemble—many instruments layered together without ever sounding cluttered.
With electric piano and strings, it’s a track that reveals new details the more you listen.
