Personally, I like Bottle It Up more than Love Song.
I understand.
OK, I'm gonna work on Artist Of The Year next. Get ready to see who's nominated and this will have 25 nominees! However, this will include everyone from MWC success to Billboard success
Brigitte Stavaruk of BB08 Australia
Rachel Rice of BB09 UK
Ken Hoang and Bob Crowley of Survivor:Gabon
EvelDick & Daniele Donato, Sharon Obermueller, Chelsia Hart of Big Brother
Performances from Sara Bareilles, Lights, Melissa O'Neil, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Delta Goodrem, Stephanie McIntosh, Bret Michaels and Ashley Tisdale
Sara Bareilles breaks down the Class Of 2008 new talent
Demi Lovato breaks down the Best Of Disney stars
Ashley Tisdale talks about 2009:What To Watch For
Carrie Underwood challenges Taylor Swift, you'll want to see this.
The promised ATRL skit, it's still being tweaked.
The top 6 on the Endchart, including write-ups and their runs.
Song Of The Year Award
Artist Of The Year Award
Person Of The Year Award
The Ultimate IDRL countdown
The Biggest Movies, TV, Music, Sports, News and other headlines of 2008
A complete recap of all the songs that charted this year.
A look back at the highs and lows of 2008.
The 40 people who made 2008 possible.
and more
Brigitte:What do you do to become a big-time singer?
Rachel:Get massive hits?
Brigitte:No.
Rachel:Get more sales?
Brigitte:No.
Rachel:What?
Brigitte:Win over the fans.
Rachel:Seems obvious.
Brigitte:That's what these 25 Artists did. Here's the nominees for Best Artist! (Note:We had a list before but it was scrapped)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR!
Katy Perry (Best among New singers on Hot 100)
Lea Marie (Best among New singers on MWC in consistency)
Leona Lewis (Best among New singer on Hot 100/Billboard Top 200)
Britt Nicole (Best All-Around Christian Singer)
Taylor Swift (Most consistent Country-Pop singer)
Belinda Schull (Latin Artist Of The Year)
Natalie Grant (Christian Singer Of The Year)
Carrie Underwood (Most Balanced Country Singer)
Lights (Best New Artist at MWC)
Natasha Bedingfield (Best British Singer who gave us sunshine)
Metallica (Comeback Of The Year)
Sara Bareilles (Best All-Around New Singer of 2008)
Brigitte:Wow, interesting 12 nominees remaining. Find out the winner
STILL TO COME:
Ken Hoang and Bob Crowley of Survivor:Gabon
EvelDick & Daniele Donato, Sharon Obermueller, Chelsia Hart of Big Brother
Performances from Sara Bareilles, Lights, Melissa O'Neil, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Delta Goodrem, Stephanie McIntosh and Ashley Tisdale
Sara Bareilles breaks down the Class Of 2008 new talent
Demi Lovato breaks down the Best Of Disney stars
Ashley Tisdale talks about 2009:What To Watch For
Carrie Underwood challenges Taylor Swift, you'll want to see this
Ken Hoang looks back on the top 5 most popular video games of 2008
The promised ATRL skit, it's still being tweaked.
The top 6 on the Endchart, including write-ups and their runs.
Song Of The Year Award
Person Of The Year Award
The Ultimate IDRL countdown
The Biggest Movies, TV, Music, Sports, News and other headlines of 2008
A complete recap of all the songs that charted this year.
A look back at the highs and lows of 2008.
The 40 people who made 2008 possible.
and more
Elisa:Elisa Jordana here and yes, I dance on tables. You got the Best Artist Of The Year first. Here's the top 5 Artists Of The Year!
5th Place:Carrie Underwood - 2,432,105
Carrie's run in 2008 is finished. She has #20, #50 and #66 on the Year-End chart and will finish as the 5th Best Artist of the year.
4th Place:Sara Bareilles - 2,559,377
Sara's run in 2008 ain't over yet, I promise I will try to find time to post her 2008 Endyear status along with Lights. She did so well this year.
3rd Place:Lea Marie - 2,561,302
Lea Marie edges out Sara for 3rd place. Lea's youthful style and harmony will keep her a contender for years to come. This is however the last mention of Lea on this year's song charts.
2nd Place:Lights - 2,588,288
Lights really had a year to remember with several leads. This however isn't good enough for her to be the Best Artist Of The Year! So if Lights isn't #1, who could it be?
1st Place:Belinda Schull - 2,717,992
Belinda, what more can be said? 2008 was her year!
Elisa:So we're running short on time, we'll tell you who #5 tomorrow and it's from a Canadian artist. Drama? Stay tuned! Goodnight!
NOTABLES:
6th:Leona Lewis
7th:Natalie Grant
8th:Taylor Swift
9th:Katy Perry
10th:Britt Nicole
11th:Metallica
12th:Natasha Bedingfield
HERE'S SOME MORE FACTS:
-This is the first time ever on the Endchart that an artist not in USA or Canada has won the Artist Of The Year. (Ashley Tisdale won it last year, Stephanie McIntosh 2nd)
-This is the 4th time in 7 years a Canadian artist has finished Top 5 in Artist Of The Year vote (Avril:2002, Lillix:2003, Melissa:2006, Lights:2008)
-Sara Bareilles is the highest newcomer USA artist on the Endchart at #6.
Brigitte Stavaruk of BB08 Australia
Rachel Rice of BB09 UK
Ken Hoang and Bob Crowley of Survivor:Gabon
EvelDick & Daniele Donato, Sharon Obermueller, Chelsia Hart of Big Brother
Performances from Sara Bareilles, Lights, Melissa O'Neil, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Delta Goodrem, Stephanie McIntosh, Bret Michaels and Ashley Tisdale
Sara Bareilles breaks down the Class Of 2008 new talent
Demi Lovato breaks down the Best Of Disney stars
Ashley Tisdale talks about 2009:What To Watch For
Carrie Underwood challenges Taylor Swift, you'll want to see this.
The promised ATRL skit, it's still being tweaked.
The top 6 on the Endchart, including write-ups and their runs.
Song Of The Year Award
Person Of The Year Award
The Ultimate IDRL countdown
The Biggest Movies, TV, Music, Sports, News and other headlines of 2008
A complete recap of all the songs that charted this year.
A look back at the highs and lows of 2008.
The 40 people who made 2008 possible.
I hereby credit Chickipedia for this pic
Jazmin:I'm a tool <333 Oh hi, Jazmin here. Jersey's finest is here with the jamming #5 Song of 2008. You just saw Belinda Schull win Artist Of The Year and I'm surprised. It should've been Natasha or Leona or Sara IMO.
Belinda:Jazmin, I understand what you're saying and frankly, Sara SHOULD have won.
Jazmin:Say what?
Belinda:I'm as shocked as you. Well shall we do #5?
Jazmin:Sure thing.
5. Lights "Drive My Soul" (Lights) Canada [5,055 pts] Peak:8@1 <#13 MWC> (225,770) [Airplay:#5]
Jazmin:Can we get some gadgets on there? I actually prepared this commentary on my own and well, me and Mike had mirror-like runs for this song so, here goes. Lights is making her 3rd appearance on the Endchart in 2008 and this one is Drive My Soul. Lights finishes this year at #5 and with a run to remember. This has been on for 35 shows and started off slow, but steam picked up and after 14 Video Blogs including 1 with shower curtains (#5) she then took control and scored 8 times on top with an Airplay giant for a song. The video is futuristic and very hot. Lights took the bull by the horns and rode her spaceship to victory by reaching the 5,000 pt plateau with this song. Drive My Soul still has a LOT of power left so don't be surprised if this is a favorite for 2009 Song Of The Year....because trust me, she will. Lights says so too. Lights stood out as a singer that people will agree is one of the Best Of 2008 and is probably somewhat close to being better than Leona or Sara or even Duffy. Lights says, 'I can show you that I will someday be on Britney's level. Belinda:Yeah right Lights, call me when you get there in 15 years. Sorry girl, but it's hard to get Britney-like status! You know the deal right? EXTRA:This is the highest Canadian and new singer on the chart. Lights has 2 top 25s which is impressive Enjoy the video and PLEASE DO NOT BASH IT OR IGNORE IT
Jazmin:Read to rock the lyrics? Well, I'm actually gonna perform with Lights and I am nervous. I got this guitar I'm practicing on and...well here you go
LYRICS:Performed by Lights [vocal/guitar] (red) & Jazmin Conte [vocal/guitar] (green) Both (gold)
Seems somebody put out the moon
Now the road is a minefield
I can’t follow the way she moves
I can’t see past the shadows
You make the darkness disappear
I feel found when you stand near
I know where I am when you are here
My way becomes so clear
When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You're the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?
Seems somebody burned up the signs
I can’t expect the hard curves
There's no borders
There are no lines
How can I know where to turn?
You make the street lights reappear
I feel bright when you stand near
I know what I am when you are here
My place becomes so clear
When you're gone
Will I lose control?
You’re the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?
Will I lose control?
You’re the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?
Drive my soul
When you’re gone
Will I lose control?
You’re the only road I know
You show me where to go
When you’re gone
Will I lose control?
You’re the only road I know
You show me where to go
Who will drive my soul?
Belinda:PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR FOLKS! This knocks down Kevin Rudolf's Let It Rock performance from the Rock Stadium to #2. Lights also gave us 3 memorable video blogs. ROLL THEM!
Lights:Hey, it's Lights and Sara was #6, Britt was #7 but they couldn't make it and thanks for making me #5. With that said, here's my top 3 Video blogs!
Lights:#3 is my 5th installment with shower curtains
Lights:#2 is my 8th installment with a love story
Lights:#1 is my 14th installment, watch for yourself
Lights:And that's my list. Happy holidays all <3333 I'm Lights and I'll see you soon.
Belinda:Taking us to break is Carrie v.s. Taylor
Belinda:This may be our last segment of the day. If we got time, we'll recap the runs of #6 and #5, give out the Song Of The Year and reveal why the IDRL/MWC staff don't like Beyonce.