Ke$ha, Martin Solvete f. Dragonette, Sara Bareilles, Selena, Miranda, Taio Cruz, Katy, Britney (TTWE as best single totally makes sense), Rihanna, and Paramore ^_^
I've changed my mind. Instead of doing a batch of 10, let's slow things down a bit.
Highest charting country (arguable) song this year. I really like the lyrics of this one. Gotta give it to her, her writing skills have really improved. However her acting skills...
I'm really glad I listened to this artist this year. I love his musical style which is kind of comparable to the old Jason Mraz. I really like the way he tries to rap-sing the lyrics.
Final appearance for Rihanna which means this is her highest charting single this year. There's no denying this is her best single this year, a proof of which is it's amazing run atop the Hot 100.
My favorite single from their latest era. Not really amazing, but still great. It still has that distinct Incubus sound that I have always loved. Now I need some new "Dig" or "Love Hurts."
Closing off this batch with a song I chose to send in on ATRL Song Contest. When I first heard it as an album track, I knew right away that it would be released someday as a single. Although I'm missing their old sound (which kind of resembles The Beatles on some), I think this "Above the Noise" shift of style and sound is a good effort.