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

I’ve compiled a ranking of popular ballads sung by male Western artists.

Ballads by male Western artists include many songs considered masterpieces, and quite a few have even sparked movements.

Chances are, there are many tunes here that everyone knows or has heard before.

Be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Top Ballad Songs by Male Western Artists: Popular Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving song by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa
2	Open ArmsJourney		Journey’s classic song “Open Arms” is moving.
3	Versace on the FloorBruno Mars		A love song woven by a synthesizer
4	Viva La VidaColdplay		The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay
5	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
6	Purple RainPrince		The Appeal of Prince’s Masterpiece “Purple Rain”
7	HonestyBilly Joel		A masterpiece portraying the conflict between sincerity and love
8	Shape Of My HeartSting		The Appeal of Sting's 'Seven Days'
9	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		Introducing Bruno Mars’s classic love songs!
10	SheElvis Costello		I feel elegance and grandeur through the effective use of string instruments...
11	All of MeJohn Legend		John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart
12	AlwaysBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s Reconciliation Ballad: A Vow of Love
13	I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		Stevie’s movie theme song is a smash hit.
14	Piano ManBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s “Piano Ma…
15	All By MyselfEric Carmen		A moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
16	AngelsRobbie Williams		He wo...
17	Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's classic, a love confession song
18	I Miss YouBoyz II Men		Focus on Boyz II Men's vocal prowess!
19	Against All OddsPhil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic song “Against All Odds”
20	GorillaBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s 2013 digital single
21	Fix YouColdplay		A ballad of hope and healing, the courage to move forward
22	The ScientistColdplay		“The Scientist” is a British…
23	YellowColdplay		The famous British rock band Coldplay
24	Parisienne WalkwaysGary Moore		When it comes to tear-jerking melodies, it’s got to be this person! A minor-key balla...
25	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
26	PurposeJustin Bieber		A ballad that sold 750,000 copies
27	TrulyLionel Richie		Timeless songs that heal the heart and sing of eternal love
28	Sexual HealingMarvin Gaye		Marvin Gaye’s groundbreaking classic “Sexual Healing”
29	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's ballad becomes a big hit
30	UnforgettableNat King Cole		Nat King Cole’s 1952 release, the album “Unforgettable.” A masterpiece jazz ballad that delicately sings of the depths of love.
31	(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding		The final song released in their lifetime, a chart-topping, melancholic masterpiece
32	Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne		A classic song by a representative heavy metal band
33	Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)Phil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic, a heart-stirring ballad
34	Kiss From A RoseSeal		Seal’s classic song “Kiss from a Rose”
35	Time To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman		A classic duet by Bocelli and Brightman
36	Don’t Take Your Love AwayAvant		Speaking of ballads that defined the 2000s, it would be...
37	Stand By MeBen E. King		Timeless love songs that resonate in people's hearts
38	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		The ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
39	The Longest TimeBilly Joel		The classic song from Billy Joel’s 1983 album
40	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman
41	One LoveBob Marley		Reggae god: a song of peace and rebirth
42	Rock Wit’chaBobby Brown		Bobby Brown’s captivating R&B song
43	Bed of RosesBon Jovi		A moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
44	I’ll Be There For YouBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's classic, a timeless, unfading sound
45	These DaysBon Jovi		Bon Jovi is a popular rock band.
46	End Of The RoadBoyz II Men		Boys II Men’s classic song “End of the Road”
47	On Bended KneeBoyz II Men		“On Bended Knee” is a poignant love song about wishing to get back together.
48	Water Runs DryBoyz II Men		A Boyz II Men ballad that suits the sea
49	No Matter WhatBoyzone		A song composed by Weber was a hit with Boyzone.
50	JACKIE BROWNBrent Faiyaz		Shake the soul with a deeply resonant, heart-stirring singing voice.
51	My HometownBruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen’s hometown and upbringing
52	Marry YouBruno Mars		An impulse in Las Vegas that adds a sparkle to our anniversary
53	Talking to the MoonBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s classic heartbreak ballad
54	(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams		Iconic power ballads by Canadian singers
55	SailingChristopher Cross		Christopher Cross's classic song “Sailing”
56	What I Put You ThroughConor Maynard		A poignant singing voice, a masterpiece that deeply portrays the feelings of love
57	Never SurrenderCorey Hart		From Canada, a song about not giving up that boosts emotions
58	A Song For YouDonny Hathaway		A legend of the soul world, music that transcended cultural barriers
59	The Last WaltzEngelbert Humperdinck		Engelbert Humperdinck’s “...
60	HeroEnrique Iglesias		In the tumultuous 2000s, a heartwarming ba…
61	I’m A Fool To Want YouFrank Sinatra		Sinatra’s 1951 classic. A masterpiece jazz ballad about unrequited love, set against the backdrop of his relationship with his ex-wife Ava.
62	My WayFrank Sinatra		Spoken of as a milestone in popular music…
63	Lost in the FireGesaffelstein & The Weeknd		A sad love song in the electro style
64	Better TogetherJack Johnson		Surf music singer from Hawaii
65	Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt		James Blunt's 'Goodby…'
66	Broken StringsJames Morrison ft. Nelly Furtado		Morrison’s ballad becomes a big hit in Europe
67	HallelujahJeff Buckley		The classic song “Hallelujah” that captivates with vocals and guitar
68	Made to LoveJohn Legend		A gem of a love song that sings of destined love
69	ImagineJohn Lennon		John Lennon's signature song, a highly popular classic
70	WomanJohn Lennon		A heartwarming classic filled with love for women
71	Missing YouJohn Waite		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
72	Glimpse of UsJoji		A poignant song by a Japanese singer active on the global stage
73	FaithfullyJourney		A moving ballad that’s a classic hit by Journey
74	GhostJustin Bieber		Singing of lost love and thoughts for someone dear
75	I’ll Show YouJustin Bieber		A powerful song that portrays the growth of society and the individual
76	MirrorsJustin Timberlake		A moving ballad depicting deep love and mutual understanding
77	My LoveJustin Timberlake		A soul-stirringly beautiful melody and sophisticated...
78	What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” is a hopeful masterpiece imbued with a wish for peace.
79	Lets get it onMarvin Gaye		Marvin Gaye, a pioneer of neo-soul
80	The Way You Look TonightMichael Bublé		Summary (20 characters): A jazz classic about love, modernly arranged by Michael Bublé in 2003.
81	Heal The WorldMichael Jackson		A song to make the world a better place
82	Hold My HandMichael Jackson		A heartwarming pop song that conveys a message of love and unity…
83	7 SummersMorgan Wallen		A heartfelt ballad that evokes summer memories
84	Last NightMorgan Wallen		A Morgan Wallen song depicting the struggles of love
85	SmileMorgan Wallen		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
86	L-O-V-ENat King Cole		The Appeal of Nat King Cole’s Classic Song ‘L-O-V-E’
87	Nothing Without LoveNate Ruess		Also known as the lead vocalist of Fun...
88	Every Time You Go AwayPaul Young		Paul Young’s classic, a US No. 1 hit
89	Glory of LovePeter Cetera		An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
90	A Groovy Kind Of LovePhil Collins		Phil Collins' emotionally resonant movie classic
91	One More NightPhil Collins		Phil Collins's wistful night ballad
92	Love My LifeRobbie Williams		A classic song celebrating self-love and gratitude
93	TrueSpandau Ballet		Spandau Ballet’s classic “True” is a masterpiece.
94	Earned ItThe Weeknd		A sensual R&B love song, the pinnacle of allure
95	Rolling StoneThe Weeknd		A masterpiece of Western pop ballads where poignancy and sensuality intersect
96	Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland		A poignant ballad of regret and reconciliation, a worldwide hit
97	PILLOWTALKZAYN		One Direction’s Zayn, sexy music
98	HeavenBryan Adams		The hit song “Heaven” by a Canadian singer tops the Billboard chart.
99	I Do It For YouBryan Adams		A classic by Bryan Adams becomes a movie theme song.
100	Human NatureMichael Jackson		A classic song about the struggles of a superstar