Ranking of Popular Western Music Artists Among High School Students [2025]
If someone asked you, “Who are some famous Western music artists?” would you be able to answer?
In the past, you might not have been able to name many.
But now, we have an environment where we can listen to music from all over the world via the internet.
Here, we’ve put together a list of Western artists popular among high school students.
Be sure to check them out and experience music on a worldwide scale.
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Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj57rank/position
A track about a woman dating a bad man despite warnings from her friends.
A collaboration by Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, it was released as a digital download in 2016.
The music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.
Kill This LoveBLACKPINK58rank/position
BLACKPINK has become popular worldwide as an idol group originating from K-pop.
“Kill This Love” is one of their signature songs.
Many middle and high school students who like K-pop may be familiar with it.
With its cool, dark-themed dance music style, it’s recommended as background music for dance performances or as an entrance song.
This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris59rank/position
This is their first song together since “We Found Love,” a massive hit by the hugely popular electronic DJ Calvin Harris and the incomparable songstress Rihanna—and this one was a big hit too.
By the way, rumor has it the song was written by Calvin Harris’s ex, Taylor Swift… or maybe not.
It’s a track with a little bit of lore behind it.
We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez60rank/position
A collaboration between American singer Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez.
It was released as a digital download in 2016.
This pop track, characterized by tropical sounds, reached the Top 10 on charts in countries around the world.
Western Music Artists Popular with High School Students: Rankings [2025] (61–70)
Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-MarieClean Bandit61rank/position
Clean Bandit, renowned for their dance music that fuses electronic and classical elements.
“Rockabye” is a hit song that topped the charts in many countries through a collaboration between Clean Bandit, singer-songwriter Anne-Marie—known for her versatile vocal timbre and compelling balance of power—and rapper Sean Paul.
It’s a wonderful track that empathizes with the efforts and challenges of a single mother striving for her child.
Since it focuses on a parent and child, it could be great for use in a parent-child duo performance, like a three-legged race!
ParadiseColdplay62rank/position
This is a song by a rock band formed in the UK in 1996.
Comprising four members, this track has been crafted into a grand piece that embodies the world of Coldplay.
If you listen to Western music, this is a band you simply can’t overlook.
Girls Just Wanna Have FunCyndi Lauper63rank/position
This is another song that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It was often used on TV and frequently imitated, so I saw and heard it a lot.
It’s easy enough for middle schoolers, and every time I heard her voice, it got stuck in my head and wouldn’t go away.
She’s a captivating singer.