They usually put the people who were on their covers that year in the top spots. They promoted Austins coverS a lot, so not surprise really.
Everyone deserved.
Also this generations teen idols are pretty pathetic and boring except Taylor,1D, and Ariana.
Too bad there isn't another JT, Britney, Christina, Beyonce, Rihanna as someone mentioned
What is this based on? Earnings? If so how is Austin #2? Hits? If so how is Austin still #2?
The annual TV list is always based on the searches made on the site & fan's activity.
Usually people who were on the cover take the top spots, cause they were promoted a lot.