Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Teens [2025]

Boom ClapCharli XCX29rank/position

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]

It’s included on the album Sucker.

Charli XCX’s sweet, wistful vocals match perfectly with the pure feelings of a girl in love, making it a delightful, heart-fluttering track.

It’s perfect for when you’re in love.

With YouChris Brown30rank/position

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This song is from a little while back, but it’s a signature track for Chris Brown and a classic love song.

The bittersweet lyrics and Chris Brown’s clear, pure vocals make for an exquisite love ballad.

It fills you with a tender, loving feeling.

PromiseCiara31rank/position

Ciara – Promise (Official Video)

A love song by Ciara, whose style captivates with deep yet mainstream R&B.

Its approachable sound for teenage girls creates a mood that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

Rather Be ft. Jess GlynneClean Bandit32rank/position

Clean Bandit – Rather Be ft. Jess Glynne [Official Video]

It peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard chart, but was ranked fourth on Billboard’s list of best songs of 2014.

The pure lyrics—sung while thinking of someone she loves in Kyoto—are captivating: “If you’re with me, there’s no better place to be.”

YellowColdplay33rank/position

Coldplay – Yellow (Official Video)

For a teen’s birthday, I’m gifting some of Coldplay’s early hit songs.

It’s moving to think they once had this era too, considering how they now collaborate with EDM artists all the time.

These are also perfect songs to pick up an acoustic guitar and try some sing-and-play covers.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper34rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper, a singer who represents America, released “True Colors” in 1986, and it has continued to be loved around the world.

It’s a slow, relaxed song that makes you want to hum it in your daily life.

The song isn’t too long, making it a perfect choice of Western music for karaoke.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion35rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)

In 1997, the theme song of the worldwide blockbuster film Titanic, My Heart Will Go On, became a masterpiece on par with the movie itself.

It’s a song many have heard, and it’s highly recommended—sure to move listeners even when sung at karaoke.