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.

Playlist

Ranking of Popular Western Music Artists Among High School Students [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving masterpiece that portrays friendship and bonds, resonating with the heart.
2	Were All In This TogetherHigh School Musical		As a Disney Channel Original Movie…
3	MemoriesMaroon 5		Maroon 5's moving tribute song
4	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		A rock sound brimming with a strong message and a sense of speed…
5	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Featuring a lively rhythm and a pleasant, memorable melody...
6	RoarKaty Perry		I want to listen to it when I'm feeling down or need a boost…
7	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Along with an exhilarating pop-punk sound, it...
8	DynamiteBTS		With a vibrant, dynamic disco-pop sound, …
9	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Y2K-era boy band hit songs
10	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		Songs included on a globally famous and popular Western music album
11	Love MyselfHailee Steinfeld		In the film The Edge of Seventeen, the protagonist...
12	Shout Out to My ExLittle Mix		A British four-member girl group that sings and dances...
13	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		A refreshing dance-pop song by a Canadian singer
14	Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s song released in 2012…
15	My UniverseColdplay X BTS		The masterpiece where big names performed together, 'My …'
16	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		An anthem to encourage women who lack confidence
17	EverydayAriana Grande ft. Future		American singer Ariana G...
18	Stand by MeBen E. King		A timeless masterpiece that portrays friendship and youth
19	Bad RomanceLady Gaga		With an overwhelming presence and an addictive melody, the wo...
20	Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira		With a powerful, groovy rhythm and Afro…
21	bad guyBillie Eilish		Electropop and alternative pop...
22	Love AgainDua Lipa		Multiple Grammy Award winner with worldwide recognition…
23	abcdefuGAYLE		GAYLE’s explosive rage and pain powerfully…
24	BoyfriendJustin Bieber		It’s a Justin song released in 2012…
25	Wake Me UpAvicii		Avicii from Sweden, E...
26	SacrificeBebe Rexha		A masterpiece that truly embodies dance music, ‘…’
27	..Baby One More TimeBritney Spears		Britney Spears’s debut single is a big hit.
28	Cake By The OceanDNCE		DNCE's debut single is something everyone can enjoy...
29	Bad DayDaniel Powter		Musical talent that can produce masterpieces even as a one-hit wonder
30	Let It GoIdina Menzel		It sparked a huge craze around the world in 2013...
31	INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow		A rapper who keeps dropping one big tune after another...
32	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		It begins with the austere tones of a flamenco guitar...
33	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
34	STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber		The Kid LAROI and Bieber’s hit song, STAY
35	Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon		With an exciting rhythm and an uplifting message that captivate...
36	ShowerBecky G		Introduction to Becky G’s early hit song “Shower”
37	BurnEllie Goulding		By Ellie Goulding in 20…
38	DALLA DALLAITZY		In 2019, as the junior group to TWICE...
39	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A bittersweet, tender song about unrequited love. Bea...
40	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		It depicted a feverish night on the dance floor…
41	They Don’t KnowJon B.		We’ll also incorporate elements of Japanese-style sound...
42	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		A powerful beat and a catchy melody are impres...
43	In The EndLinkin Park		The influence of Linkin Park, a leading rock band
44	HIPMAMAMOO		In a unified style, not only across Asia but also...
45	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		It features an energetic, danceable beat...
46	All About That BassMeghan Trainor		『All About That Bass…
47	Beat ItMichael Jackson		When it comes to classic songs for a school sports day, one you just can’t leave out is...
48	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A hit song that depicts the feelings of modern people
49	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		A refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance
50	We Will Rock YouQueen		The powerful rhythm of clapping and stomping electrifies the spo...
51	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello a...
52	Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas		A masterpiece that sampled a surf rock track
53	I’ll Be There for YouThe Rembrandts		Ode to Friendship, a Heartwarming Song by a Musical Duo
54	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		A sound that blends near-futuristic vibes with retro charm...
55	HelloAdele		A rose of deep hues that seeps into the heart with a poignant longing...
56	Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande		An invigorating beat overflowing with freshness and an energetic me...
57	Side To SideAriana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj		Despite warnings from friends, with a bad man…
58	Kill This LoveBLACKPINK		BLACKPINK is a group from the K-pop scene that...
59	This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris		Calvi, a highly popular DJ in the electro scene…
60	We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez		Charlie, an American singer, ...
61	Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-MarieClean Bandit		A dance track that fuses electro and classical...
62	ParadiseColdplay		A rock band formed in the UK in 1996...
63	Girls Just Wanna Have FunCyndi Lauper		This is another song that, once you hear it, won’t leave your head, and it...
64	Let Me Love YouDJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber		French electronic music…
65	Titanium ft. SiaDavid Guetta		French superstar DJ David Guetta and…
66	Heart AttackDemi Lovato		A song that sings of the courage to be hurt and the essence of love
67	Rap GodEminem		Hip-hop is trending among high school students.
68	BailandoEnrique Iglesias		Dance song by Enrique from Spain
69	The Final CountdownEurope		A fierce metal track that stirs the soul
70	Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony		Fifth Harmony’s smash hit
71	We Are Young ft. Janelle MonáeFun		A lineup of Western songs that jazz up the summer high school baseball season…
72	Sign of the TimeHarry Styles		Harry's first hit song, moving
73	BelieverImagine Dragons		A track characterized by a powerful, heavy beat. Anguish…
74	Mi GenteJ Balvin, Willy William		A refreshing dance beat and energetic rhyt...
75	BabyJustin Bieber ft. Ludacris		Bieber’s hit song “Baby” becomes a global sensation
76	CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake		Energize yourself with bright, rhythm-filled music.
77	TQGKAROL G, Shakira		A singer-songwriter from Colombia, …
78	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		When it comes to songs that epitomize party rock, …
79	Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X		“Old To…” released in 2018
80	RoyalsLorde		The Grammy Awards’ major category, Song of the Year, …
81	RudeMAGIC		Hit song by a reggae-pop band from Toronto
82	Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake		A song whose voice, filled with the radiance of youth, resonates in the heart...
83	FlowersMiley Cyrus		American songstress Miley Cyrus...
84	Super BassNicki Minaj		This ultra-pop tune by Nicki Minaj. P...
85	Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk		The harmony of Pink and Nate Lewis…
86	HappyPharrell Williams		An exhilarating track that conveys happiness, a No. 1 hit in the U.S.
87	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Expressing the exhilaration of a party and the sweet feelings of romance
88	HumanRag’n’Bone Man		Focus on the unique voices of overseas soul singers
89	Never Gonna Give You URick Astley		Released in 1987, it became a huge hit at the time...
90	Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna		This song is packed with Rihanna’s charm. The dan…
91	Stay With MeSam Smith		A ballad that pleads earnestly for love, with a gospel...
92	Good For YouSelena Gomez		American singer Selena G...
93	Treat You BetterShawn Mendes		Canadian singer Shawn Mendes…
94	FANCYTwice		Many middle and high school students like K-pop idols...
95	CloserThe Chainsmokers		The Chainsmokers, released in 2016, …
96	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		For the generation that struggles with how much they’re allowed to dream about love…
97	StarboyThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk		The Weeknd and Daft Punk…
98	DANCE MONKEYTones and I		Popular songs by Tones and I
99	PILLOWTALKZAYN		The passionate depiction of love embedded in the lyrics is, in high school...
100	Stressed Outtwenty one pilots		A so–called ‘to…’ (to-) that sings about the nostalgia of childhood