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OneRepublic - "All the Right Moves"

"All the Right Moves" is the first single from the OneRepbulic album Waking Up. It was written and produced by Ryan Tedder.

Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance"

Bad Romance is the first single from Lady Gaga's re-release of the album the Fame called the Fame Monster. It was produced by RedOne

Adam Lambert - "Time for Miracles"

Time for Miracles is Adam Lambert's first post-American Idol single. It is featured in the film 2012. The song was produced by Rob Cavallo

John Mayer - "Who Says"

Who Says is John Mayer's first single from his album Battle Studies. It was co-produced by Steve Jordan.

Black Eyed Peas - "Meet Me Halfway"

Meet Me Halfway is the Black Eyed Peas' third single from the album The E.N.D. It was produced by will.i.am and Keith Harris and features a lead vocal from Fergie

Leighton Meester featuring Robin Thicke - "Somebody to Love"

Somebody to Love is the first single from Leighton Meester's first solo album. She is the acting star of the TV show Gossip Girl and a pop singer. She first hit the charts with guest vocals on Cobra Starship's Good Girls Go Bad.

Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying"

Live Like We're Dying is Kris Allen's first single recorded after winning American Idol. It is a song originally recorded by the Irish pop band the Script.

Allison Iraheta - "Friday I'll Be Over U"

"Friday I'll Be Over U" is Allison Iraheta's first post-American Idol single. It was produced by Max Martin.

Britney Spears - "3"

"3" is the first single from Britney Spears' greatest hits package 'The Singles Collection.' It was produced by Max Martin and has generated some controversy due to its lyrical content.

Justin Bieber - "One Time"

"One Time" is Justin Bieber's first single. He is a 15 year old Canadian singer discovered via YouTube.

Owl City - "Fireflies"

Fireflies is the first hit single by synthpop artist Adam Young. He records under the name Owl City.

Susan Boyle - "Wild Horses"

"Wild Horses" is Susan Boyle's first single from her 'I Dreamed a Dream' album. It was performed publicly for the first time on the finale of 'America's Got Talent.'

Beyonce - "Sweet Dreams"

Sweet Dreams is a Beyonce single from the album I Am...Sasha Fierce. She worked with the songwriting and production team the Runaways. It has a strong electronic pop feel.

Leona Lewis - "Happy"

Happy by Leona Lewis is the first single from her second album Echo. It was produced by Ryan Tedder and co-written by Tedder, Lewis and Evan Bogart

Jason DeRulo - "Whatcha Say"

Whatcha Say is the debut single from Jason DeRulo. He worked with J.R. Rotem as producer on the record.

Lady GaGa - "Poker Face"

Lady GaGa stormed to the top of the chart with her first hit single "Just Dance." Her second chart hit is "Poker Face."

Lady GaGa - "Paparazzi"

Paparazzi is the fourth Lady GaGa single from the album The Fame. It was co-written and produced by Rob Fusari.

Michael Franti and Spearhead - "Say Hey (I Love You)"

Michael Franti and Spearhead's single "Say Hey (I Love You)" is their breakthrough top 40 pop hit. Its style is based in reggae but is a fusion of a wide number of other musical styles.

Madonna - Celebration

Celebration is the lead single from Madonna's greatest hits collection also titled Celebration. The song was produced by dance music producer Paul Oakenfold.

Whitney Houston - "Million Dollar Bill"

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Selena Gomez and the Scene - "Falling Down"

Falling Down is Selena Gomez' first official single from her debut album Kiss and Tell. The song will also be included in the movie Wizards of Waverly Place starring Selena Gomez. It is uptempo teen pop.

Miley Cyrus - "Party in the USA"

Party in the USA is the first single from the EP The Time of Our Lives by Miley Cyrus. The song was produced by Lukasz Gottwald, aka Dr. Luke, and Claude Kelly.

Backstreet Boys - "Straight Through My Heart"

Straight Through My Heart is the lead single from the Backstreet Boys album This Is Us. It was produced by RedOne.

Cobra Starship - "Good Girls Go Bad" featuring Leighton Meester

"Good Girls Go Bad" is a breathrough hit single for Cobra Starship. Actress Leighton Meester is featured on vocals. The song was co-produced by Kara DioGuardi and Kevin Rudolf.

Kelly Clarkson - "Already Gone"

Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" is the third single from her album 'All I Ever Wanted.' It was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder

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