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Pop Music Artists Popular with Elementary School Students: Ranking [2025]
There are times when you think, “I’ve heard this song a lot, but who’s the artist?” That’s especially true with Western music.
In this ranking, we introduce the most popular Western music artists among elementary school students.
You might find some songs you’ve heard before.
Be sure to check it out!
Most Popular Western Music Artists Among Elementary School Students [2025] (1–10)
Let It GoIdina Menzel1rank/position
This is a song from the film Frozen, which was a huge hit worldwide.
It’s sung by Idina Menzel, a Broadway star and Tony Award–winning actress, famous for playing Elsa in the American version.
The song is truly an anthem of self-liberation, boldly declaring the resolve to break free from what’s been holding you back and live as your true self.
Her powerful vocals alone are enough to stir your heart and make you itch to sing along! This classic, which won Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards, is perfect for karaoke.
If you let your emotions explode and sing it with all your heart—as if blowing away all your worries—you’ll feel absolutely amazing.
Karma ChameleonCulture Club2rank/position
Young people in any era tend to sing the songs of their own generation, but perhaps thanks to the recent revival boom, even elementary school kids are now being exposed to music from the 1970s to the 1990s.
One song I recommend is Culture Club’s classic “Karma Chameleon.” This track has a soft, country-tinged pop feel and features a very singable vocal line.
Even if you can’t do vibrato, it still sounds good, so as long as you grasp the pitch and rhythm, even elementary schoolers should be able to sing it with ease.
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen3rank/position
This is an exceptionally happy track created by Owl City, a leading figure in electropop, and the globally popular singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
The lyrics paint a picture of an incredibly fun time where you can laugh things off with a cheerful “It’s all good!” no matter what happens.
It’s brimming with a positive energy that says, “Let’s just enjoy the moment.” Released in June 2012, the song appears on both artists’ albums, The Midsummer Station and Kiss, and topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
Its brisk melody and the harmonious blend of male and female vocals are a delight, and it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will light up the room if you duet it at karaoke.
SugarMaroon 54rank/position
The music video that became a hot topic for crashing weddings as a surprise is Maroon 5’s “Sugar.” Released as a single in 2014, it reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and ranked No.
4 on Japan’s Western music chart.
The music video on YouTube has racked up an astounding 3 billion views and counting.
Its catchy melody and happy sound really lift your spirits when you listen.
The lyrics are romantic and sweet—perfect for a wedding song—so be sure to check out the Japanese translation!
ImagineJohn Lennon5rank/position
When it comes to John Lennon’s anti-war songs, the single “Imagine,” released in 1971, immediately comes to mind.
It topped both the U.
S.
and U.
K.
charts and has remained a beloved classic for many years.
The lyrics, imbued with his wish for peace, truly resonate as you listen.
Because the song repeats a similar structure while slightly changing the wording, it’s easy to memorize and excellent for learning English.
“Imagine,” which also helps learners understand social issues, is a song I really hope elementary school students will listen to.
Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber6rank/position
Compared to Japanese music, Western music inevitably tends to be more challenging.
So this time, I focused on the vocal qualities of elementary school children and selected a song accordingly.
That song is “Baby ft.
Ludacris.” It’s the work that propelled the global idol singer Justin Bieber to worldwide fame.
Since it’s from before Justin Bieber’s voice changed, it’s a perfect match for elementary schoolers.
It’s an R&B-style track, but among R&B songs, the techniques like melisma (vocal runs) are on the easier side, so be sure to check it out.
World’s Smallest ViolinAJR7rank/position
AJR’s song “World’s Smallest Violin” is a work that portrays the difficulty of getting others to understand your troubles.
The message embedded in the track is the conflict of feeling that one’s personal problems seem trivial when compared to someone else’s bigger issues.
The protagonist’s inner life is candidly revealed, touching on a grandfather’s wartime experiences and friendships.
While emphasizing the need for emotional expression, it also highlights society’s tendency to dismiss emotions.
It’s a track that strongly reflects the musical identity of AJR, an American indie pop band.
Released on the 2021 album OK ORCHESTRA, it became a viral hit on social media.
It has also racked up views in YouTube Shorts and is hugely popular even among elementary school students.