These are the hottest 10 pop songs of the week as determined by About Top 40. This chart is compiled consulting data from various music industry charts and sources. It is intended to indicate the hottest rising hits. Recordings that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard Pop 100 chart are disqualified from this chart.
1. Gwen Stefani featuring Akon - The Sweet Escape
In a recent interview with Elle magazine, Gwen Stefani stated that Madonna has been a huge influence on her career. She said "A lot of my influence came from her early work, like directly, like a Xerox."
2. My Chemical Romance - Welcome to the Black Parade
Some dates have already been announced for a My Chemical Romance Concert Tour, but the band promises many more dates over the next 2 years. They are referring to this year as "Tour Thousand and Seven."
3. Daughtry - It's Not Over
Has Chris Daughtry started a trend? In a recent media interview American Idol judge Randy Jackson promised more rockers for this year's season 6.
4. Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige - Runaway Love
Mary J. Blige has been confirmed as one of the headlining artists when the Essence Music Festival returns to New Orleans this summer on July 7, 2007.
5. Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around...
Justin Timberlake began his 2007 concert tour this week. Read what one About Top 40 / Pop site visitor had to say about the show.
6. Nickelback - If Everyone Cared
Don't miss the video for Nickelback's latest hit single. It is a passionate look at a few people who have made a huge impact for good in the world.
7. Jim Jones - We Fly High
Jim Jones is a New York born rapper of Caribbean descent. He is best known as a founding member of the Diplomats, otherwise known as Dipset.
8. Lil Scrappy featuring Young Buck - Money in the Bank
Lil Scrappy is one of the latest hot rappers from Atlanta. He is a protege of crunk master Lil Jon.
9. Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On
Look for Avril Lavigne's single "Girlfriend," the first from the upcoming The Best Damn Thing album, to debut on pop radio January 29, 2007.
10. Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood will be looking to add to her living room full of awards at tonight's People's Choice Awards.
