Popular Motivational Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

Martha DivineAshley McBryde78rank/position

Ashley McBryde – Martha Divine (Official Music Video)

Ashley McBryde is a female singer-songwriter who, despite her tough appearance, has won popularity for her delicate musicality.

With roots in country music, she’s an artist known for a distinctive style that mixes various genres.

Among her works, a particularly recommended song is “Martha Divine.” It’s an uplifting, family-themed track, and in the latter half you can hear country music that showcases her fiery vibes.

My WayCalvin Harris79rank/position

Calvin Harris – My Way (Official Video)

A song released in 2016 by Calvin Harris, a music producer and singer-songwriter from Scotland.

It’s a track that conveys a man’s feelings toward a certain woman, summed up in the line, “You were the only one ahead of me.” The lyrics carry a sense of sadness and regret, yet also a strength that suggests he has already chosen his path.

The forward-driving sound reinforces this, making it a song that gives listeners the courage to lift their heads and move on.

Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan80rank/position

Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan has drawn attention with music that celebrates an aesthetic of free self-expression and queer culture.

The song we’re introducing today is a powerful track she released in April 2024.

It carries a poignant yet forceful message to someone who, under societal pressure, turns away from their true feelings of love.

She sings that someday, when they wake up in the middle of the night, they’ll regret remembering not the person lying next to them, but the past where they ran from their real feelings.

It seems to confront the very meaning of “living as your true self.” Released after the success of her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, this track becomes an anthem that gives you a push when you’re tempted to hide your true self for the sake of others’ opinions.

Yeah 3xChris Brown81rank/position

Chris Brown – Yeah 3x

This hit song by Chris Brown delivers a refreshing message through flashy synthesizer sounds at the forefront of electronic music: if you let yourself go to the music, shout, and have fun, life becomes more enjoyable.

It’s a party tune and a highly popular anthem as well.

Cake By The OceanDNCE82rank/position

DNCE – Cake By The Ocean

This is a unique track that expresses fun and passion over a breezy funk-pop groove.

The September 2015 debut by American dance-rock band DNCE skillfully weaves in elements of 1970s disco and R&B, spinning a metaphor that likens a romantic seaside moment to sweet treats.

Brimming with a spirit of adventure and humor, the lyrics and Joe Jonas’s charming vocals harmonize in perfect balance.

Reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard charts, the song continues to captivate listeners worldwide with its funky guitar riffs and catchy melodies.

It’s an ideal pick for parties or drives, and a great choice whenever you want to lift your mood.

uncookedFour Year Strong83rank/position

Four Year Strong “uncooked” (Official Music Video)

Formed in 2001, Four Year Strong delivers an energetic pop-punk anthem.

The lyrics are striking in how they frame immaturity in a positive light, emphasizing the importance of self-growth and self-acceptance.

With powerful instrumentation and catchy melodies, the song carries a universal message that resonates with listeners.

Scheduled to appear on the album “Analysis Paralysis,” set for release on August 9, 2024, this track embodies the band’s new challenges.

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tour with A Day To Remember and The Story So Far is also planned, and it’ll be exciting to hear it live.

It’s a song that can surely give you courage when you’re feeling down or about to lose confidence.

OKJeremy Zucker84rank/position

Jeremy Zucker – OK (Official Lyric Video)

Jeremy Zucker’s “OK” is a song that gently gives you a nudge forward when your heart is tired.

Its indie-pop warmth, infused with electronic nuances, has a calming effect.

Released in 2023, the track resonates with the anxieties and struggles many people face, featuring lyrics that envelop you with a warm message.

It gives you the strength to take life one step at a time, so listen to it when things are tough but you want to stay positive.

Believe in yourself—it’s going to be OK.

That’s the feeling it leaves you with.