Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among People in Their 50s [2025]

The NightsAvicii36rank/position

Avicii – The Nights

Avicii’s “The Nights” has gained popularity for being easy to sing at karaoke and for its moving message.

Its lyrics encourage you to live life to the fullest, making it perfect for singing with a relaxed vibe.

Many parts feel close to Japanese in rhythm and sound, and it’s reputed to be easy to memorize even for those not confident in English.

With its upbeat, rhythmic tempo, the song is great for lifting your spirits.

The concise wording sprinkled throughout the lyrics, combined with a familiar, catchy melody, makes it enjoyable for everyone from karaoke beginners to seasoned singers.

It’s a great pick both for a morning refresh and for getting hype with friends.

Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne37rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi (Official Video)

It’s a song that could be called one of the pioneers of girls’ rock.

If I remember correctly, it was Avril Lavigne’s debut track that led to her big break.

It’s one of those Western songs that are easy to sing at karaoke and perfect for energetic, powerful girls.

It’s sure to get the crowd going—highly recommended.

Blood Sweat & TearsBTS38rank/position

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears)’ Official MV

A song by a charismatic Korean boy group.

In Western karaoke, it’s categorized under Korean.

It has more words similar to Japanese than English does, and the word order is the same.

This song sings about a guy who’s totally hooked on a queen-like girlfriend.

In the chorus, be sure to convey the feeling that he’s completely captivated—body and soul—by her.

K-pop fans will definitely get hyped, and it also works great as a crowd-pleasing Western karaoke pick!

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys39rank/position

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

Released in April 1999, this is the ultimate love song from the American vocal group Backstreet Boys.

The lyrics, which portray the delicate distance between lovers, at times express the frustration of words failing to capture the depth of emotion.

The beauty woven by its melody and harmonies remains undimmed even after more than 20 years, continuing to captivate people around the world.

The chorus’s question, “Tell me why,” symbolizes the unanswerable doubts within a relationship.

Though relatively simple in its lyrical structure, the heartfelt delivery makes it a song that, when sung with friends at karaoke, is sure to revive fresh memories of youth.

How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees40rank/position

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)

This classic has the feel of quintessential pop music, wrapped in a light and gentle melody.

Its lyrics, which explore the depth of love, leave a strong impression, and it was released in 1977.

Featured on the album Saturday Night Fever, it also won a Grammy Award.

With relatively few dense English lyrics and a vocal line that doesn’t require a wide range, it’s an easy song to sing.

You can perform it like the original, but trying a softer singing style is also recommended.

With its tender atmosphere, this is a heartwarming track that makes you want to listen to it with someone special.

HaloBeyoncé41rank/position

Beyoncé – Halo

This is an empowering anthem by Beyoncé, whose luxurious artistry and exhilarating, energetic vocal work enjoy absolute popularity.

With its glamorous atmosphere that boosts your excitement, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

bad guyBillie Eilish42rank/position

Billie Eilish – bad guy

Billie Eilish, a female singer-songwriter highly praised for her unique musicality.

Her 2019 release “bad guy” was an explosive hit, wasn’t it? Because it’s such a stylish piece, this might come as a surprise, but in fact the vocal difficulty of this song is quite low overall.

It’s not packed with dense English either, so I think it’s very easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident in English.

If you focus on using a whisper voice—a breathy singing style—it will instantly sound like a professional performance, so give it a try as a reference.