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

JACKIE BROWNBrent Faiyaz50rank/position

Brent Faiyaz – JACKIE BROWN [Official Video]

With a soul-stirring voice and lyrics rich with insight, Brent Faiyaz breathes fresh air into the R&B scene.

Featured on his second album, Wasteland, released in July 2022, this track is a gem of a ballad that portrays a heart wavering between love and success.

By contrasting his current partner with a past lover, he compellingly questions his own lifestyle and choices.

Inspired by the film Jackie Brown, the song vividly showcases the depth of Faiyaz’s musicality.

It’s the perfect listen for nights when you want to surrender yourself to a voice that resonates with the heart.

My HometownBruce Springsteen51rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – My Hometown (Official Video)

Included on the 1984 album “Born in the U.

S.

A.” Born in 1949, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey.

Against a calm, gentle melody, he sings in a husky voice—almost as if speaking—about his hometown intertwined with his own upbringing, and his vocals put us in a nostalgic mood.

Marry YouBruno Mars52rank/position

Bruno Mars – Marry You (Official Lyric Video)

A love message song inspired by a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding that adds sparkle to any anniversary.

Crafted by American artist Bruno Mars, this lively number beautifully blends doo-wop rhythms reminiscent of 1960s pop with a modern pop sound.

Included on the 2010 album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” it received high acclaim on charts around the world.

The track has also enjoyed extensive media exposure, including its use on the TV show Glee and in a viral proposal video on YouTube.

It’s the perfect song for a proposal or as background music for an anniversary video—a gem of a love song that expresses deep affection for someone special with a bright and joyful touch.

Talking to the MoonBruno Mars53rank/position

Bruno Mars – Talking To The Moon (Official Lyric Video)

This gem of a piano ballad by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars portrays the pain of heartbreak and longing for a loved one through a romantic theme of speaking to the moon.

Released in 2010 on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it features a serene sound in the key of C minor at 73 BPM, with a poignant melody woven by his rich falsetto.

It was used as an insert song in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and topped the local charts for 22 consecutive weeks.

It’s a perfect track for solitary moments at dusk or quiet nights spent thinking of someone special.

(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams54rank/position

Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

Bryan Adams is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

His 1991 release “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” is a power ballad known for its strong vocals and rich harmonies.

It starts with a quiet piano accompaniment, so at first it seems like an ordinary ballad, but the band sound comes in partway through and the song builds more and more—that’s the key point.

The arrangement that ends with an emotional guitar solo is really cool, too!

HeavenBryan Adams55rank/position

Bryan Adams – Heaven

When it comes to Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams’s major hits, “Heaven” stands out.

Released as a single in 1983, it reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

It’s said that the song was inspired by Journey’s smash ballad “Faithfully,” as Bryan was serving as their opening act at the time—you can feel the influence in the piano intro and the power-ballad vibe.

Also, the music videos for “Heaven” and the 1984 single “Run to You” are connected in a continuous storyline, so be sure to check them out!

SailingChristopher Cross56rank/position

Christopher Cross – Sailing (Official Audio)

Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross from Texas is known as a leading artist in adult-oriented rock.

Released in 1980, his song “Sailing” achieved commercial success, including reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s said to be one of the songs that led to his Grammy wins.

The beautiful, sea-themed lyrics are also a major draw, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well!