Top Ballad Songs by Male Western Artists: Popular Rankings [2025]

My LoveJustin Timberlake78rank/position

My Love

An exquisite love song woven from a heart-stirringly beautiful melody, polished beats, and the soul-filled vocals of American artist Justin Timberlake.

Released in October 2006, this work opened up new possibilities for pop and R&B through its brilliant collaboration with rapper T.

I.

The fusion of powerful rap and luscious vocals perfectly captures the exhilaration of falling in love.

Featured on the album FutureSex/LoveSounds, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award.

It’s the perfect soundtrack for special moments with someone you love or for a romantic nighttime drive.

What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong79rank/position

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World (Official Video)

Louis Armstrong, affectionately known as “Satchmo,” recorded the classic What a Wonderful World.

Released in 1967, this song is known not only as a jazz standard but also as an anti-war anthem imbued with a wish for peace.

Its bright, hopeful lyrics and melody seem to stand in contrast to the darkness of wartime.

Armstrong’s husky, warm voice gently illuminates the small joys of everyday life.

Why not listen to it when you want to express gratitude to someone special, or on a quiet night when you wish for peace for the world and yourself?

Lets get it onMarvin Gaye80rank/position

Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On

Marvin Gaye, the artist who ignited the neo-soul movement.

In addition to “Let’s Get It On,” he created a number of timeless classics like “Sexual Healing” and “What’s Going On.” As a neo-soul artist, he has many tracks that blend soul music with various genres, but “Let’s Get It On” has a relatively orthodox soul feel.

Be sure to check it out!

The Way You Look TonightMichael Bublé81rank/position

The Way You Look Tonight

Michael Bublé, a Canadian singer who represents the contemporary jazz scene.

Born in 1936 and enduring as an eternal jazz masterpiece, this work was given a modern arrangement on his 2003 album “Michael Bublé,” delivered with his warm, rich voice.

The lyrics depict the profound impact of a loved one’s smile and kindness on the heart, as well as the protagonist’s pure emotions in the face of it.

With Michael Bublé’s unique interpretation, this piece becomes a hymn to love for all lovers who listen.

Heal The WorldMichael Jackson82rank/position

Michael Jackson – Heal The World (Official Video)

Michael Jackson’s 1992 release “Heal the World” is a grand song themed around global issues.

Through his music, Michael conveyed social messages—such as human rights and environmental concerns—to audiences around the world.

Among these, this song carries the message: “Let’s make the world a better place for everyone.” In the latter part of the track, there is a section where many voices sing the chorus together.

Listening to that section while reflecting on the song’s message allows its beauty to resonate even more.

Hold My HandMichael Jackson83rank/position

Michael Jackson – Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon) (Official Video) ft. Akon

It’s a heartwarming pop ballad that delivers a message of love and unity.

Discovered almost complete, the song was released as a single in November 2010 and reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the music video, concert footage of Michael Jackson is interwoven with scenes of fans from different generations holding hands.

The lyrics, which reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of overcoming difficult times together, speak to universal themes we can all relate to.

It’s a song I hope people will listen to at weddings and receptions, taking a loved one’s hand and sharing hope for the future—those feelings are woven into this one track.

7 SummersMorgan Wallen84rank/position

Morgan Wallen – 7 Summers

This song, released in August 2020 by Tennessee-born singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen, is a beautiful ballad that evokes nostalgia for summers past.

Blending elements of country, pop rock, and soft rock, its sweet and wistful melody resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which reflect on his youth in East Tennessee and memories with a former lover, are nostalgic yet emotionally authentic, striking a chord with many listeners.

It set the record for the biggest first-day streams for a country song on Apple Music, reached No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became Wallen’s first entry into the Top 10—a milestone work.

It’s a poignant track you’ll want to listen to by the seaside as summer draws to a close.