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 Hot 100 chart are disqualified from this chart.
1. Taylor Swift - "You Belong With Me"
Courtesy Big Machine Music
Taylor Swift says "You Belong With Me" is based on the real life experience of one of her friends.
2. Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"
Courtesy RCA Records
"Use Somebody" has been a top 10 pop single for Kings of Leon throughout Europe and in Australia.
3. Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester - "Good Girls Go Bad"
Courtesy Fueled By Ramen
American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is a co-producer of "Good Girls Go Bad." The band got the offer to work with her just as she was starting her work as American Idol judge.
4. Rob Thomas - "Her Diamonds"
Courtesy Atlantic Records
Rob Thomas' wife Marisol provided some of the backup vocals for "Her Diamonds."
Watch Video5. Daughtry - "No Surprise"
Photo by Danny Clinch, courtesy RCA
Daughtry's "No Surprise" is a top 10 hit at adult top 40 radio.
6. The Fray - "Never Say Never"
Courtesy Epic
A set from the film War of the Worlds was used for The Fray's "Never Say Never" video..
7. Theory of a Deadman - "Not Meant To Be"
Courtesy Roadrunner Records
All three of Theory of a Deadman's albums have been certified platinum at home in Canada.
8. Boys Like Girls - "Love Drunk"
Courtesy Columbia Records
"Love Drunk" is the title single from Boys Like Girls' upcoming second album.
9. David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland - "When Love Takes Over"
Courtesy EMI
"When Love Takes Over" has been a #1 pop single in the UK and Ireland.
10. Jordin Sparks - "Battlefield"
Courtesy Jive Records
Jordin Sparks is currently appearing as a special guest on the Jonas Brothers concert tour.
