A popular, up-and-coming male singer-songwriter in Western pop music
Regardless of race—white, Black, or otherwise—era, or place of origin, don’t you find male singers in Western music incredibly captivating?
One of the unique joys of Western music is hearing distinctive vocal styles—tones and phrasing that Japanese singers could almost never produce—brimming with individuality.
So this time, we’ve put together a wide-ranging selection of popular male singer-songwriters from Western music, mixing both classic and contemporary artists.
There may still be plenty of artists you haven’t discovered yet.
Be sure to give them a listen!
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Popular and noteworthy male singer-songwriters in Western music (71–80)
LazarettoJack White
Jack White, formerly of The White Stripes, is also one of the singer-songwriters America is proud of.
While modeling his intense rock sound on vintage styles, he continues to win new fans.
As long as he’s around, American rock will be in good hands for a while.
Hold Back The RiverJames Bay
James Bay is a singer-songwriter from the UK who became internationally famous thanks to the massive success of this song.
It’s a driving folk-rock track, and his calm yet powerful, distinctive vocals are sure to draw you in.
In My HeadJason Derulo
In a sense, the last track is an ideal pop song.
It sings about everyday life, and it’s become the kind of song I want to listen to before heading to work each day.
For office workers around the same age, I think putting it on during breakfast would help them get through the day.
AlrightKeaton Henson
Keaton Henson—this is a name you should absolutely remember.
He is without question the pinnacle of the new generation of artists.
For singer-songwriters, the voice is an absolute hallmark of individuality.
Whether it’s Adele or Bob Dylan, their distinctive voices made them singular figures.
He combines a voice that seems as if it might vanish at any moment with one no one else could possibly produce.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking new music.
Because Of YouNe-Yo
This song is by the American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, and it’s a sexy, R&B-style dance track.
He sings smoothly about being completely obsessed with a certain woman—saying it’s all her fault—likening her to a drug as he conveys how strongly he’s drawn to her.