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  • The 59th ACM Awards will air an Amazon Prime Video livestream on 5/16 7pm/e. Reba McEntire will host a 17th time! Before the show airs, I "announce" my predictions who could win the ACMs' 10 popular categories: Visual Media of the Year, Music Event of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Duo of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

    ACM Awards' Spotify playlist
    ACM Awards' Amazon Music playlist

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  • Dua Lipa has released her 3rd album, Radical Optimism. She's worked hard the past decade to pursue pop/dance music, and likes passing along relationship lessons learned along the way in her lyrics. I made a top 10 countdown of her hits, and share my album critique.

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    Top 10 Playlist

    10. “Break My Heart” (2020)
    9. “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” (2016-2017)
    8. “Electricity” feat. Silk City (Diplo & Mark Ronson) (2018)
    7. “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)” feat. Elton John (2021-2022)
    6. “One Kiss” feat. Calvin Harris (2018)
    5. “Don’t Start Now” (2019-2020)
    4. “Illusion” (2024)
    3. “New Rules” (2017)
    2. “Dance the Night” (2023)
    1. “Levitating” (2020)

    Videos:
    "New Rules" at Ellen Degeneres Show (2018)
    "Levitating" feat. DaBaby (2020)
    "Levitating" (AMAs 2020 Performance)
    "Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix) feat. Madonna & Missy Elliott

    Mentioned Media:
    INXS - “Need You Tonight”
    Lisa Stansfield's Affection (1989)

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    Ep. 95 - Dua Lipa's "Levitating" Success"
    Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)
    Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
    Ep. 203 - Barbie: The AlbumsEp. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)
    Ep. 224- Elton John - EGOT Playlist
    Ep. 225 - Grammys 2024 Predictions

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  • Taylor Swift released her 11th album on 4/19/24: The Tortured Poets Department, and an expanded double album 2 hours later: The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology! Even with 31 songs at our fingertips, reviews are mixed between Swifties and the media. This caused a 3rd Amazon Music version doing track by track commentary on the original. "Delicately" sharing my honest review, I recap Taylor's 2023 events, analyze TTPD, and which songs I like from both versions.

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    The Eras Tour

    Taylor Swift Discography

    Recommendation: The New York Times' Popcast TTPD episode: Video, Audio

    Taylor Swift - Music Notes with Jess episodes:
    Ep. 10 - Taylor Swift Top 10 & Her 30th
    Ep. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2)
    Ep. 42 - folklore (Track-by-Track)
    Ep. 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 2)
    Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)
    Ep. 136 - Taylor Swift's "22"
    Ep. 149 - Taylor Swift's "August"
    Ep. 150 - VMAs 2022 Predictions
    Ep. 162 - AMAs 2022 Predictions
    Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
    Ep. 173 - Grammys 2023 Predictions
    Ep. 191 - 2023's Hot 100 #1s Recap
    Ep. 204 - VMAs 2023 Predictions
    Ep. 206 - Back To School Playlist
    Ep. 221- Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)
    Ep. 225 - Grammys 2024 Predictions

    Album Mentions:
    Ep. 179 - Morgan Wallen Music History
    Ep. 227 - Usher Top 10
    Ep. 229 - Justin Timberlake's New Album
    Ep. 234 - COWBOY CARTER & Evolution

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  • Power vocalists Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, followed similar paths in music. They both found their voice in high school, sang cover songs online, got signed to Warner Records, and are now global pop singers with a #1 hit! I discuss the events leading up to Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" and Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things".

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    Billboard Article: Teddy Swims or Benson Boone


    Teddy Swims' "Rock With You" (2019 cover video)
    "My Bad" (2021 performance video for Kelly Clarkson Show)
    Genius.com - "Lose Control" Lyrics Meaning

    How Teddy Swims Got His Name
    The Jennifer Hudson Show (Interview)
    The Kelly Clarkson Show (Interview)

    Billboard News


    Grammys Article - Benson Boone

    American Idol Audition

    Quitting American Idol
    "Ghost Town" (Live on Ellen Degeneres' Show)
    Genius.com - "Beautiful Things" Lyrics Meaning
    Benson Boone covering "Lose Control" - BBC Radio 1 Lounge

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  • Americans were in awe of the solar eclipse on 4/8/24. Seen from Mexico, midwest U.S., and upper northeast, one of the totality spots was near the Rock and Roll of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio! They created a thematic playlist, and so did many others! I talk about some of those popular streams, and add in my picks.

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    Segue Song: "Ambient Piece", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

    Eclipse Playlist:

    “Eclipse” - Pink Floyd (1973)
    “Total Eclipse of the Heart” - Bonnie Tyler (1983)
    “Waiting for the Sun” - The Doors (1970)
    “Sunglasses At Night” - Corey Hart (1983-1984)
    “Cheap Sunglasses” - ZZ Top (1979, 1980)
    “Blinded By the Light” - Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (1976-1977)
    “Blinding Lights” - The Weeknd (2020)
    “Venus” - Bananarama (1986)
    “Black Hole Sun” - Soundgarden (1994)
    “Brighter Than the Sun” - Colbie Caillat (2011-2012)

    Mentioned Media:
    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Eclipse Playlist
    "Total Eclipse of the Heart" - Bonnie Tyler & DNCE (Live at 2017 eclipse sighting)
    The Doors (1991 biopic)
    "Frankenstein" - Edgar Winter Group (1973)
    "Blinded By the Light" - (Bruce Springsteen's VH1 Storytellers backstory)
    "Blinded By the Light" (VH1 Storytellers performance)"Maniac" - Michael Sambello (1983) - Flashdance
    "Venus" - The Shocking Blue (1969-1970)

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  • Two trailblazing women put out new albums 3/29: BeyoncĂ© and Sheryl Crow. Both are singing life lessons they’ve learned through their families, society, and themselves. BeyoncĂ© enforced last minute changes on her current record, and Sheryl Crow got reminded how her efforts won’t go unnoticed. In this episode, I’ll review Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER, and Sheryl Crow’s Evolution. Running the world and having some fun, let’s take music notes.

    Beyoncé's Super Bowl 2024 Verizon ad
    Act II's promo trailer

    "Daddy Lessons" feat. The (Dixie) Chicks - (CMA Awards 2016)
    "Daddy Lessons" (2016) - Lemonade visual film video

    ABC Impact x Nightline - It's Beyoncé Country

    Sheryl (2022 documentary)
    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - search

    Evolution coverage:
    i95 - The Home of Rock & Roll
    Good Morning America
    TODAY with Hoda & Jenna "Evolution" (title track performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live)
    The Kelly Clarkson Show
    Late Night with Seth Meyers

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    Ep. 116 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 1)
    Ep. 169 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2)
    Ep. 226 - Beatles Covers Playlist
    Ep. 228 - Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" & "16 Carriages"

  • Mariah Carey just turned 55, will have a Vegas residency soon, and nominated to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Honoring her incredible career, I made a top 10 of popular hits fans recognize, and shared my personal favorites in a separate playlist.

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    My Top 10 Mariah Carey favorites playlist

    Top 10 Playlist:
    10. "Touch My Body" (2008)
    9. "Vision of Love" (1990)
    8. "Emotions" (1991)
    7. "One Sweet Day" feat. Boyz II Men (1995-1996)
    6. "I’ll Be There" feat. Trey Lorenz (1992) - MTV Unplugged
    5. "We Belong Together" (2005)
    4. "Hero" (1993)
    3. "Always Be My Baby (1995)"
    2. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1994, 2019-2023)
    1. "Fantasy" (1995)


    Mentioned Media:
    "Bye Bye" - Mariah Carey (2008)
    "Best of My Love" - The Emotions (1977)
    "Lil Boo Thing" - Paul Russell (2023)
    "I'll Be There" - The Jackson 5 (1970)
    "I'll Be There" at Michael Jackson's funeral (2009)
    "When You Believe" - feat. Whitney Houston (1998)
    "Where Are You Christmas?" - Faith Hill (2000)
    "Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri Remix)" feat. Xscape & Da Brat
    "All I Want for Christmas Is You" - Vince Vance & The Vailiants (1989)
    "Genius of Love" - Tom Tom Club
    "Big Energy (Remix)" - Latto (2021-2022)
    "Fantasy (Remix)"

    The Meaning of Mariah Carey
    Rye Playland
    Seeing Them Live (guest interview)

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    Ep. 115 - Christmas Hot 100 Hits
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  • CMT has nominated 2 recent American Idol contestants for 4/7's CMT Music Awards! Gabby Barrett and Chayce Beckham competed separately during ABC's revived seasons. Gabby achieved crossover success in 2020, and Chayce's current single helped him win the show in 2021! In this episode, I review American Idol's alumni who pursued country music, as well as Gabby Barrett and Chayce Beckham's progress.

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    American Idol will air Sundays and soon on Monday nights at 8pm; available to stream on Hulu.

    Carrie Underwood
    Ep. 139 - Carrie Underwood's Country Albums

    Kelly Clarkson
    Ep. 132 - Kelly Clarkson Top 20

    Kellie Pickler"Santa Baby" (Live)

    Scotty McCreery
    Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)

    Lauren Alaina
    Ep. 31 - Mothers Day Top 10 Countdown

    Trent Harmon

    Gabby Barrett
    Female Video of the Year - CMT Music Awards ballot
    "Glory Days" (2023-2024)
    Ep. 43 - Gabby Barrett's "I Hope"- Chart HIstory

    Chayce Beckham
    Breakthrough Male Video of the Year - CMT Music Awards ballot
    "23" (2021, 2024)

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  • Pop/Rock artist Eric Carmen, suddenly passed away weekend of 3/9-3/10. He was lucky to write, produce, play musical instruments, and sing like the music he admired. Making it as Raspberries' frontman and his own solo career, I tribute his life in 5 of these popular hits he was involved in.

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    Eric Carmen's website

    Tribute Playlist:

    "Go All the Way" - Raspberries (1972)

    "All By Myself" (1975)
    "All By Myself" - Celine Dion (1996)
    Celine Dion interview clip on What Happens Live (2019)

    "Almost Paradise (Love Theme from Footloose)" - Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
    "Almost Paradise" in Footloose
    "Almost Paradise" - Eric Carmen & Merry Clayton (1988)
    Footloose (1984)
    Footloose (2011)

    "Hungry Eyes" (1987-1988)
    "Hungry Eyes" scenes
    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    "Make Me Lose Control" (1988)

    Related Episode:
    Ep. 164 - Irene Cara's Top 3 Hits

  • Kacey Musgraves took a personal hiatus and setting it to new music. Her 6th album Deeper Well, will be out 3/15, scheduled an upcoming world tour, philisophically singing acoustic folk. Viewing how this could compare to Kacey's previous work, I recap her discography, read into promo singles "Deeper Well", "Too Good to Be True", and the unique merchandise she's offering on her online gift shop.

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    Saturday Night Live - 3/2/24 performances
    "Deeper Well"
    "Too Good to Be True"

    star-crossed (2021 visual film)

    The Cut's Kacey Musgraves interview (2024)

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  • Justin Timberlake's 6th album Everything I Thought It Was is coming out 3/15. He released promo singles "Selfish", "Drown", performed "Sanctified" exclusively on Saturday Night Live, and done interviews. When "Selfish"'s single was released, Britney Spears' fans spited to stream her 2011 song "Selfish". This triggered a feud and possibly resolved by Janet Jackson. A social media post Britney wrote about her, disappeared less than a day. Hear my commentary of all this and Justin's discography review.

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    Justin Timberlake's Tiktok

    Janet Jackson & Justin Timberlake's peacemaking

    "Selfish" vs. "Selfish"

    SNL 1/27 episode - "Sanctified" performance is at 34:09-39:00.

    Interviews:
    The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Classroom Instruments Medley
    The Kelly Clarkson Show

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  • Hinting some clues during the Grammys, a Verizon Super Bowl ad, Beyoncé released 2 new singles under country's genre! "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" are on upcoming album Act II, coming out 3/29. It's debatable how country sounding these songs are compared to modern or retro country. I recap where Beyoncé left off with 2022's RENAISSANCE album, discuss "Texas Hold 'Em", "16 Carriages", and its already debut charting history.

    "Texas Hold 'Em" lyrics
    "Texas Hold 'Em" visualizer
    "Texas Hold 'Em" short promo

    "16 Carriages" lyrics
    "16 Carriages" visualizer

    Beyoncé's website
    Beyoncé's Billboard charting history

    Mentioned media:
    "Follow Your Arrow" - Kacey Musgraves (2013)
    "The Gambler" - Kenny Rogers (1978)
    "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Taylor Swift (2012)
    "Old Town Road (Remix)" - Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)

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    Ep. 146 - Beyoncé's "BREAK MY SOUL"
    Ep. 223 - Ariana's "yes and?" / J. Lo's "Can't Get Enough"

  • Usher just performed a fantastic Halftime Show at the Super Bowl, has a new album, tour, and wife! Covering all this, I countdown 10 of his then and now hits I recommend.

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    Euro Hero Synth 2 - Apple Libarary Audio

    Usher Top 10 playlist
    10. “Think of You” (1994-1995)
    9. “Love in This Club” / “Love in This Club Part II” feat. BeyoncĂ© & Lil Wayne (2008)
    8. “Boyfriend” (2023)
    7. “U Remind Me” (2001)
    6. “There Goes My Baby” (2010)
    5. “Standing Next to You - Usher Remix” - Jung Kook feat. Usher (2024)
    4. “Confessions (Interlude)" / "Confessions Part II” (2004)
    3. “Without You” - David Guetta (2011)
    2. “OMG” feat. will.i.am (2010)
    1. “Yeah!” feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris (2004)

    Usher & Keke Palmer clip
    "Confessions" parody - NFL / Apple Music
    Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" on My Tarantata (2010)
    Hitch - "Yeah!" dance scene

  • I'm posting this episode on 2/9/64 - the 60th anniversary when The Beatles made their US debut, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show! Influencing classic rock, teen demographics, British Invasion artists, and media promotion, The Beatles’ music success lives on. Celebrating “all my loving” of their songs, I made a playlist of 9 Beatles cover songs done by famous musicians. Comparison to the originals, let’s take music notes.

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    “Got to Get You Into My Life” - Earth, Wind, & Fire (1978)
    “With a Little Help from My Friends” - Joe Cocker (1968-1969)
    “Something” - Frank Sinatra (1970)
    “Come Together” - Gary Clark Jr. & Junkie XL (2017)
    “Here Comes the Sun” - Sheryl Crow (2007)
    “Blackbird” - Billy Preston (1972) (9:27-12:42)
    “Taxman” - Power Station (1996)
    “Ticket to Ride” - The Carpenters (1969-1970)
    “Tomorrow Never Knows” - Phil Collins (1981) (38:08-43:00)

    The Ed Sullivan Show performances
    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Twitter post
    Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band - film cameos

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  • For the 66th Grammy Awards, I've chosen to analyze 5 of its popular categories: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. More entries have been added to diversify genres, and artists' chances of winning in the general field. Before the show, I'm "announcing" my personal picks and who I think will win in each. Preview this episode and our social media to view the predictions ballot, and then check back the following night for the results!

    Grammys - Pre-show ceremony will air 3:30pm/e on YouTube,
    Main show - 8pm/e on CBS and Paramount+.
    Grammys' live Twitter posts: https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad

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    Ep. 222 - Tyla's "Water"

  • Miami Vice actor Philip Michael Thomas, coined the term EGOT: someone who'd be lucky to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony. The latest celebrity joining this high honor, is Elton John! Representing the music he's won these awards, listen and take music notes of this special playlist.

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    "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973)
    Farewell from Dodger Stadium (2022) concert,
    book
    "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (2022)- video

    "That's What's Friends Are For" - Dionne and Friends (1986)

    "Basque" - James Galway, Vincent Fanuele, feat. Elton John (1991)

    "Candle in the Wind 1997" (1997)

    "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (1994)
    "Can You Feel the Love Tonight - (The Lion King scene)
    The Lion King

    "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" - feat. Taron Egerton (2019)
    Rocketman

    "The Gods Love Nubia" - Aida Ensemble, Heather Headley, Schele Williams (2000)
    Aida Broadway showing
    Adam Pascal

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  • Both released on 1/12 as comeback singles, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez defend their recent significant other changes before the media. Analyzing the same theme and genre style, take music notes of Ariana Grande's "yes and?", and Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough".

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    Page Six articles: https://pagesix.com/2023/12/29/entertainment/ariana-grande-slams-assumptions-about-dalton-gomez-ethan-slater-drama/

    https://pagesix.com/2024/01/12/entertainment/ariana-grande-slammed-as-homewrecker-as-she-addresses-ethan-slater-backlash-in-yes-and/

    "Can't Get Enough" song samples

    Media Mentions:
    "Cold Hearted" - Paula Abdul (1988-1989)
    "Vogue" - Madonna (1990)
    "No Tears Left to Cry" (2018) / "thank u next" (2019) - Ariana Grande
    In Living Color debut (1993)
    Selena (1997)
    “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2000-2001) / “If You Had My Love” (1999) - Jennifer Lopez

    Ariana Grande Top 10 playlist

  • South African singer Tyla, gained international attention posting a back to camera dance on her TikTok account. Performing her song "Water" at live performances, users reposted videos of themselves dancing the choreography. This became known as a "#waterdancechallenge", and caught the Recording Academy's attention to give a Grammy nomination in a new category! Later making a "Water" music video and invited on TV shows, this single has streamed high expectations! Learn Tyla's background, music impact, and current accomplishments.

    "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

    "Water" - live performances
    The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
    The Voice (U.S. Season 25 Finale)
    New Years Rockin' Eve

    Genius.com Interview
    Rolling Stone - The Breakdown
    Jennifer Hudson Show

    #WaterDanceChallenge montage

    Song Influences:
    "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" - C+C Music Factory (1990-1991)
    "Lose My Breath" - Destiny's Child (2005)
    "Rock The Boat" - Aaliyah (2001)

  • Here are the last 20 to complete our Top 40 Songs of 2023's year-end list! Enjoy!

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    Full playlist

    20. “Rescued” - Foo Fighters
    19. “Lost” - Linkin Park
    18. “Rich Men North of Richmond” - Oliver Anthony Music
    17. “Madman’s Eyes” - Dave Matthews Band
    16. “If He Wanted to, He Would” - Kylie Morgan (2022-2023)
    15. “Stuck” - Thirty Seconds to Mars
    14. “Lavender Haze” - Taylor Swift (2022-2023)
    13. “It Matters to Her” - Scotty McCreery (2021, 2022-2023)
    12. “Curtains” - Ed Sheeran
    11. “Need a Favor” - Jelly Roll
    10. “What Was I Made For?” - Billie Eilish
    9. “Praising You” - Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim
    8. “Angry” - The Rolling Stones
    7. “Flowers” - Miley Cyrus
    6. “Golden Hour” - JVKE (2022-2023)
    5. “Tennessee Orange” - Megan Moroney (2022-2023)
    4. “Dance the Night” - Dua Lipa
    3. “Attention” - Doja Cat
    2. “Running Out of Time” - Paramore
    1. “bad idea right?” - Olivia Rodrigo

  • Happy New Year! Highlighting 2023's amazing music year, I'm sharing 40 of my favorites in this 2-part episode! Here's what I discuss for songs 40-21:

    40. “GOATED” - Armani White feat. Denzel Curry
    39. “If I Die Young Pt. 2” - Kimberly Perry
    38. “TRUSTFALL” - P!nk
    37. “Standing Room Only” - Tim McGraw
    36. “Dummy” - Portugal. The Man (Taco Bell ad)
    35. “Dancin’ in the Country” - Tyler Hubbard (2022-2023)
    34. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” - Fall Out Boy
    33. “Made You Look” - Meghan Trainor
    32. “Until I Found You” - Stephen Sanchez (2021-2023)
    31. “Special” - Lizzo (2022-2023)
    30. “Bury Me in Georgia” - Kane Brown (2021, 2023)
    29. “On My Mama” - Victoria MonĂ©t
    28. “Mountain With A View” - Kelsea Ballerini
    27. “What He Didn’t Do” - Carly Pearce (2021-2023)
    26. “Now And Then” - The Beatles
    25. “TK421” - Lenny Kravitz
    24. “Last Night” - Morgan Wallen
    23. “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” - Sam Smith, Calvin Harris, Jessie Reyez (2022-2023)
    22. “Character Development” - Allison Ponthier
    21. “Fast Car” - Luke Combs