Ranking of Popular Western Music Artists [2025]

One Last TimeAriana Grande8rank/position

Ariana Grande – One Last Time (Official Video)

This song included in My Everything is about a broken heart.

It sings of regret and lingering feelings, asking a boyfriend who has gone to another woman to stay by her side just one more time.

With straightforward lyrics, it’s a heartrending song that speaks directly to the heart.

High HopesPanic! At The Disco9rank/position

Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (Official Video)

An irresistibly cheerful anthem that gives you a nudge and says, “I can do it!” This song is by the American rock band Panic! At The Disco.

The powerful horn section and Brendon Urie’s soaring vocals alone are enough to fill you with energy.

The track centers on his childhood dreams and sings about the importance of continuing to set ambitious goals, even when things don’t go well.

Featured on the album Pray for the Wicked, it became a massive hit, spending 65 weeks at No.

1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart.

It was also used in a Honda commercial, so many people may find it familiar.

Listen to it when you’re working toward your dreams and goals, and you’ll feel inspired to believe that “nothing is impossible!”

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen10rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This song by Canadian artist Carly Rae Jepsen vividly portrays the impulsive rush of a single-minded teenage crush and the sweet, bittersweet flutter that comes with it—acting before thinking when you fall in love at first sight.

The restless mix of hope and anxiety after confessing your feelings is something many of us have experienced or dreamed of.

The track seems to suggest that the reckless boldness of youth can be exactly what opens the door to the future.

Released in September 2011 and featured on the acclaimed album “Kiss,” it was also used in Japan as the ending theme for “The! Sekai Gyoten News!” and achieved the remarkable feat of holding No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks.

If you’re feeling timid about love, why not listen to this song and let it give you courage?

The Heart Wants What It WantsSelena Gomez11rank/position

Selena Gomez – The Heart Wants What It Wants (Official Video)

This breakup song by Selena Gomez sings of lingering attachment.

Lyrics like “I know in my head I have to let go, but my heart refuses” are likely to resonate with many.

The sorrowful melody makes the song even more heartrending.

Also pay attention to Selena Gomez’s consistently wistful expression throughout the music video.

MemoriesMaroon 512rank/position

Maroon 5 – Memories | One Voice Children’s Choir | Kids Cover (Official Music Video)

A tear-jerking ballad released to the world by the quintessential American band Maroon 5 in September 2019.

Its gentle, soothing melody embraces the experience of losing someone dear and the memories that linger in the heart, resonating deeply.

Featured on the album Jordi, the song is an accessible piece based on Pachelbel’s Canon.

It is said to carry Adam Levine’s feelings for a close friend.

It was also used in the trailer for the Disney film The One and Only Ivan and in the final scene of Venom: The Last Dance, warming the hearts of many.

Sung as a chorus, each person’s emotions overlap, creating a profound impact on listeners.

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson13rank/position

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Here’s a superb funk number that makes you want to stride confidently through the summer city.

Produced by UK native Mark Ronson in collaboration with Bruno Mars, this track portrays the urban lifestyle of a self-assured protagonist.

The lyrics express a strong sense of self-affirmation—“I’m hot as can be”—and a commitment to refined fashion, uplifting anyone who listens.

Released in November 2014 as the lead single from the album Uptown Special, it set an astonishing record by holding the No.

1 spot on the U.

S.

charts for 14 consecutive weeks.

Play it on a summer drive or at a party with friends, and it will instantly brighten the atmosphere.

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa14rank/position

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

This is a gem of a ballad infused with feelings of friendship that pierce the heart.

The moving collaboration by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth beautifully sings of the sorrow of losing someone close and the hope of reunion.

Created in March 2015 as the theme song for the film Furious 7, it also serves as a tribute to the late Paul Walker.

The song set an astonishing record by topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks, bringing tears to people around the world.

It’s especially recommended for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who wish to reaffirm the bonds with family and friends.