This was a big highlight for me when I saw Luke in concert.
9 // Sia / Cheap Thrills
I'm not a big fan of Sia. I wasn't big on this, either. But, after I went to a concert and they played this, I ****s with this. The version with Sean Paul? I don't ****s with that.
8 // Taylor Swift / New Romantics
I'm glad this eventually became a single, but I'm mad it peaked at 46. This **** is top 3 material and it sunk below the top 40... a shame. What's also a shame was that it was given such a flop video after 6 flawless videos. Wait, I meant 5.
7 // Lady Gaga / Perfect Illusion
Perfect lead for Joanne. The haters can STFU
6 // Britney Spears f/ G-Eazy / Make Me...
I caught feels on this one. It's so smooth and flawless. I'm probably the only one that likes the video. Sure it would've been better to have the original, but, it's fine. I'm satisfied with it
I prefer the original. But whatever makes it a single...
4 // Carrie Underwood / Dirty Laundry
My 3rd favorite from Storyteller. It packs a punch during the chorus. Most speculated this or Choctaw County Affair would become a single following Church Bells. I think she made the right choice. However, me and her need to square up about that stupid video...
3 // Ariana Grande / Into You
The Run Away With Me of 2016. But, which one is better? I'd say this. It should've peaked in the top 10. It was SO CLOSE.
2 // Carrie Underwood / Church Bells
My 2nd favorite from Storyteller and my favorite country song of 2016. The explosive intro alone destroys careers. She gave phenomenal performances of this song at the ACMs, ACCAs and CMTs. But, she really ****ed it up by not giving it a proper video. By the way, this song is amazing live. The drum solo gave me LIFE.
Like "Love Me Like You Do" in 2015, I knew this was going to be my song of the year. It's perfect pop, not to mention it has a perfect video. Definitely deserved to peak higher than #7. And deserved VMAs.
This ends the top 40 portion of this best of. The next countdown will begin Dec. 19 - Top Artists