20. B.o.B. featuring Hayley Williams and Eminem - "Airplanes"
Courtesy Atlantic Records
The sound of B.o.B. turned more haunting on his second hit. Production from Alex Da Kid and a stellar vocal from Paramore's Hayley Williams helped turn this into a massive hit.
19. Ke$ha - "We R Who We R"
Courtesy RCA
18. Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"
Courtesy Capitol Records
Love songs in pop music make up a very crowded field. That makes it difficult for any individual song to stand out, but Katy Perry did it on "Teenage Dream." The quality of the song itself was demonstrated further when Glee's version became one of the biggest hits the show has had yet.
17. Nelly - "Just a Dream"
Courtesy Universal
Rapper Nelly returned to the top 5 on the pop singles chart for this time in five years with "Just a Dream." It is an R&B laced pop lament that sounds timeless the first time it is heard.
16. Far East Movement featuring the Cataracs and Dev - "Like a G6"
Courtesy Interscope
L.A. based electro hip hop collective Far East Movement came seemingly out of nowhere to launch this #1 smash celebrating drinking at clubs. The primary ultra-catchy hook is courtesy of a sample from singer Dev.
15. Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Skylar Grey - "Coming Home"
Courtesy Bad Boy Entertainment
With the help of producer Alex Da Kid and featured vocalist and songwriter Skylar Grey, Diddy has made a strong return to the pop charts. The homecoming here is a welcome re-introduction by the pop mogul.
14. Bruno Mars - "Just the Way You Are"
Courtesy Elektra
After landing in the top 5 as featured vocalist on debut singles from B.o.B. and Travie McCoy, Bruno Mars went straight to the top with his first solo hit. His "Just the Way You Are" is likely to supercede the Billy Joel classic of the same name in the minds of many pop fans.
13. Taylor Swift - "Back To December"
Courtesy Big Machine Records
Taylor Swift's second single from the Speak Now delivers an apology in song. It is a lyrically powerful creation with a bit of a rock ballad feel.
12. Neon Trees - "Animal"
Courtesy Mercury Records
Utah's Neon Trees are one of the breakout pop acts of 2010. "Animal" is based in 80s pop influences and gained one of the widest audiences of any song in the year. It reached the top 10 on alternative, rock, adult pop, and mainstream pop radio formats.
11. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
Courtesy Elektra
Although most of Bruno Mars' songs lean to the happy side of love, "Grenade" shows his heart can be broken as well. Stellar break-up lyrics along with his sure hand for a pop melody have turned this song into another top chart hit for Bruno Mars.
