These are the 40 current songs that the world is hearing. They are the current definition of pop music.
Most recent additions:
- Kelly Clarkson - "My Life Would Suck Without You" #14
- Britney Spears - "Circus" #19
- Katy Perry - "Thinking of You" #24
- Ne-Yo - "Mad" #25
- John Legend featuring Andre 3000 - "Green Light" #34
31. Gavin Rossdale - "Love Remains the Same"
Courtesy Interscope
The former Bush front man has his first solo hit with a comfortable, rock-edged ballad.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 18
32. Metro Station - "Seventeen Forever"
Courtesy Epic
Metro Station roll out a more reflective side to their power pop sound.
Entered chart: December 10, 2008
Peak position: 33
33. John Legend featuring Andre 3000 - "Green Light"
Courtesy Sony
This was one of the best feel good singles of the year in 2008 but seemed to get buried somehow in the end of the year rush of new releases. Now pop radio has rediscovered the song and John Legend's honey vocals combined with Andre 3000's trademark sense of humor is climbing the charts as it well deserves.
Entered chart: January 14, 2009
Peak position: 34
34. Jonas Brothers - "Lovebug"
Courtesy Hollywood Records
This is the kind of song that will give the Jonas Brothers longevity in the pop music world. It's one of the most purely charming pop singles released this year.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 16
35. New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo - "Single"
Courtesy Interscope
Who would have guessed this combination would go down so easy? Ne-Yo and producer Polow da Don pull the New Kids on the Block into the present.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 29
36. Shontelle - "T-Shirt"
Courtesy Motown
Rihanna is no longer the only pop star from the island nation of Barbados. This single drips in refined, romantic elegance.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 14
37. Pink - "So What"
Courtesy LaFace Records
This is one of the hottest sounds in current pop music. Razor sharp female attitude with a pounding martial beat. A dozen top 40 hits into her career and Pink has possibly the biggest hit of her career topping the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 1
38. Saving Abel - "Addicted"
Courtesy Virgin Records
It has been a long climb on the pop charts for the band Saving Abel, but the band is finally on their way to a major pop breakthrough.
Entered chart: November 7, 2008
Peak position: 25
39. Matt Nathanson - "Come On Get Higher"
Courtesy Vanguard
Growing word of mouth and extensive touring have finally pulled singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson into the spotlight.
Entered chart: October 30, 2008
Peak position: 39
40. Christina Aguilera - "Keeps Gettin' Better"
Courtesy RCA
Christina Aguilera embraces electro-pop here in an advertisement for her upcoming greatest hits collection.
Entered chart: October 7, 2008
Peak position: 18
