80. Kristinia Debarge - "Goodbye"
Courtesy Island Def Jam
The song is built around the hook of Steam's classic #1 pop hit "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." It is a perfect light vehicle to launch the career of 19 year old Kristinia Debarge of the legendary R&B recording family.
79. Eminem - "We Made You"
Courtesy Aftermath
Here Eminem takes on societal celebrity obsession. The video is colorful but seems a little too much like following the same ground as he has explored in the past.
78. Flo Rida featuring Wynter - "Sugar"
Courtesy Atlantic Records
It's light, sweet, and it's another irresistible smash from Flo Rida. Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" has one of those hooks that grabbed everyone instantaneously the first time around. This type of sample-based froth is not the peak of pop artistry, but in the right mood, it certainly hits the spot.
77. Justin Bieber - "One Time"
Courtesy Island Records
The effect here is of a younger Chris Brown for pre-teens. The-Dream contributes songwriting and "Tricky" Stewart handles the production which makes it all sound contemporary and commercial. The song itself is somewhat ordinary, but it does show that 15 year old Justin Bieber does have vocal chops. Look for better things to come.
76. Uncle Kracker - "Smile"
Courtesy Atlantic
Six years after Uncle Kracker was last in the pop spotlight, he returned. He came back with one of the top feel good songs of the year. It will make you "Smile."
75. Selena Gomez - "Magic"
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The latest Disney pop princess is one of the most talented yet. 17 year old Selena Gomez headed up the pop charts this year with a new cover of Pilot's classic 1974 pop hit "Magic." It charms pre-teens and their parents alike.
74. Jay Sean featuring Sean Paul and Lil' Jon - "Do You Remember"
Courtesy Cash Money
Jay Sean followed his first #1 smash in the US with a touch of dancehall and hip hop. It is nearly as irresistible as "Down" and became a late year top 20 hit.
73. Demi Lovato - "Here We Go Again"
Courtesy Hollywood Records
Disney artist Demi Lovato rolled into the pop top 20 this year for the first time with this hit. Uptempo, energetic pop is the reason.
72. Adam Lambert - "Whataya Want From Me"
Courtesy RCA
Adam Lambert got a boost here from Pink and Max Martin. It can be seen as a bit of an answer to his critics in catchy, crunch pop-rock form.
71. Train - "Hey, Soul Sister"
Courtesy Sony
Pop-rock band Train released their biggest pop hit in six years. It is a genial, laidback sound that is very appealing to fans of Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson.
