Cody Johnson grew up around Sebastopol, Texas, and brought a background in rodeo and ranching into a country recording career. His work favors traditional country sounds while acknowledging connections with gospel,...
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2022
The song is a modern take on the classic breakup anthem.
View background statusTyler Hubbard is a country singer and songwriter whose solo recording career followed his work in the duo Florida Georgia Line. His self-titled solo debut arrived in January 2023 and includes 5 Foot 9 and Dancin' in...
View background statusWalker Hayes is a country performer from Mobile, Alabama. Fancy Like brought his music to a broad audience in 2021 and became part of Country Stuff the Album the following year. That album also included AA, while...
View background statusThis angry breakup song expresses frustration towards an ex-partner.
View background statusThe song celebrates self-confidence and feeling good, inspired by Lizzo's journey of self-acceptance.
View background statusThe upbeat song is inspired by the party atmosphere of Acapulco, Mexico.
View background statusThe song samples Silk's "I Can't Stop (Turning You On)" and is inspired by disco and house music.
View background statusAll Too Well (Taylor's Version)
Taylor SwiftRelease: 2021Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #76Taylor Swift began her professional recording career as a teenager in Nashville, writing or co-writing the songs on her 2006 debut album. Fearless and Speak Now developed that country-rooted catalog, while Red and...
View background statusSwift wrote this song about her insecurities and self-loathing, exploring themes of personal struggles and self-perception.
View background statusSong released with the Antifragile EP in October 2022. This recording is included in the 2022 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.
Read background and sourcesThe song reflects on personal growth and change, inspired by Styles' own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View background statusThis track is about missed romantic opportunities and regret.
View background statusBad Habits
Ed SheeranReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #13Sheeran wrote the song about the negative habits he fell into when not on tour.
View background statusBam Bam
Camila Cabello featuring Ed SheeranReported release: 2022Date needs verification
Source year-end #66The song is about moving on from a breakup, inspired by Cabello's personal experiences.
View background statusThis track celebrates self-worth and empowerment after a breakup.
View background statusBetter Days
Neiked, Mae Muller and Polo GReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #73The song expresses hope for better times ahead, particularly relevant during the ongoing pandemic.
View background statusThe song samples Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" and is a playful take on romance.
View background statusThe song samples Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" and celebrates female confidence.
View background statusThis track pays homage to Billie Eilish's style and success.
View background statusThe song is about resilience and determination in the face of challenges.
View background statusThis track discusses queer desire and was inspired by Cameron's own experiences.
View background statusThis song draws inspiration from house music and themes of resilience and personal empowerment.
View background statusBroadway Girls
Lil Durk featuring Morgan WallenRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #81Morgan Wallen grew up in Sneedville, Tennessee, where he began singing in church. His early musical surroundings included country, Christian music and rock, and he later developed an interest in hip-hop. After moving...
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Jordan Davis and Luke BryanRelease: 2021Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #49Luke Bryan grew up in a Georgia farming family, singing in church and learning guitar as a teenager. He began writing songs and leading a band before his recording career expanded with a debut album in 2007. His...
View background statusThis collaboration showcases Bizarrap's production skills and Quevedo's vocals.
View background statusThe track blends Afrobeats with pop, inspired by cross-cultural musical collaborations.
View background statusCircles Around This Town
Maren MorrisRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #100Maren Morris began performing around Texas before moving to Nashville and writing songs for other artists. Hero and My Church brought her to a broader country audience in 2016. She also recorded The Middle with Zedd...
View background statusCold Heart (Pnau Remix)
Elton John and Dua LipaRelease: 2021Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #10Elton John's career combines piano playing, singing and composition with a long songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin. The two were brought together in 1967, before the debut album Empty Sky and the...
View background statusThis track samples Mario Winans' "I Don't Wanna Know" and explores themes of relationship troubles.
View background statusScotty McCreery is a North Carolina country singer whose baritone became familiar through American Idol, which he won in 2011. His debut album, Clear as Day, appeared that year. Later songs including Five More...
View background statusThe song blends various Latin music styles and is inspired by the feeling of freedom after heartbreak.
View background statusBad Bunny is the Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. His early releases helped bring Spanish-language Latin trap and reggaeton to a wider audience, with a deep vocal delivery and frequent...
View background statusLuke Combs came from North Carolina to Nashville in 2014 and built an audience as a country singer through records such as Hurricane. His debut album, This One's for You, appeared in 2017. Songwriting about...
View background statusThis collaboration is an uplifting dance track with a positive message.
View background statusThe song was inspired by Rodrigo's personal experiences with heartbreak and the emotions surrounding getting her driver's license.
View background statusThe ballad addresses Adele's divorce and her plea for understanding from her son.
View background statusThis reggaeton track is inspired by the effects of love and attraction.
View background status2022 Decide album track with first radio single in March 2024; distinct date fields retained. This recording is included in the 2022 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been...
Read background and sourcesEnemy
Imagine Dragons and JIDReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #15Created for the "Arcane" series, the song explores internal struggles and self-doubt.
View background statusExploring themes of using vices to escape reality.
View background statusEssence
Wizkid featuring Justin Bieber and TemsRelease: 2021Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #64A celebration of African music and culture, blending Afrobeats with R&B.
View background statusThis track is about unrequited love and longing.
View background statusBailey Zimmerman grew up in Louisville, Illinois, hearing country radio on trips with his father and 1980s rock through his mother. Those two musical settings help place the country singing and rough-edged vocal...
View background statusFancy Like
Walker HayesReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #35The country-pop song celebrates simple pleasures and unpretentious romance.
View background statusThis emotional ballad is about hoping for a relationship to work out.
View background statusJack Harlow is a rapper from Louisville, Kentucky, whose early releases led to a recording career with Generation Now and Atlantic. A steady series of projects preceded his debut album Thats What They All Say. Whats...
View background statusFlower Shops
Ernest featuring Morgan WallenRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #96Morgan Wallen grew up in Sneedville, Tennessee, where he began singing in church. His early musical surroundings included country, Christian music and rock, and he later developed an interest in hip-hop. After moving...
View background statusThis track is about the fear of being forgotten by an ex-partner.
View background statusThe song explores themes of self-discovery and mental freedom.
View background statusDoja Cat developed her music in Los Angeles, studying piano and dance before sharing recordings online. The Purrr! EP and its song So High preceded Amala, which mixed rapping, singing, pop and R&B. Online attention...
View background statusThe song is about loss and maintaining connections with loved ones who have passed away.
View background statusThis emotional ballad explores the lingering feelings for a past love while in a new relationship.
View background statusThe song is about cherishing perfect moments in a relationship.
View background statusThe song expresses anger and frustration towards an ex-partner who has moved on quickly.
View background statusThe track explores the aftermath of a toxic relationship and the process of healing.
View background statusThis track reimagines Elton John's classics "Tiny Dancer" and "The One."
View background statusWritten for the "Top Gun: Maverick" soundtrack, the song is about support and connection.
View background statusMuni Long is a performing name used by singer and songwriter Priscilla Renea, who grew up in Vero Beach, Florida. Before this phase of her own recording career, she wrote for artists including Rihanna, Ariana Grande...
View background statusWritten for the "Top Gun: Maverick" soundtrack, inspired by themes of confidence and fearlessness.
View background statusSZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
View background statusI Like You (A Happier Song)
Post Malone featuring Doja CatRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #26Doja Cat developed her music in Los Angeles, studying piano and dance before sharing recordings online. The Purrr! EP and its song So High preceded Amala, which mixed rapping, singing, pop and R&B. Online attention...
View background statusThis track samples Eiffel 65's "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" and is inspired by nostalgic dance music.
View background statusLil Baby developed within Atlanta rap, building an audience through mixtapes and the jointly credited Drip Harder project with Gunna. My Turn, released in 2020, brought that work into a larger album setting built...
View background statusThis track explores themes of anxiety and overthinking in relationships.
View background statusIndustry Baby
Lil Nas X and Jack HarlowRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #16The track serves as a celebration of Lil Nas X's success and a response to his critics.
View background statusThis romantic track is about endless love and devotion.
View background statusDrake, born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, worked as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation before his recording breakthrough. Best I Ever Had helped establish his rap career, followed by the debut studio album...
View background statusNamed after the Quentin Tarantino films, the song humorously explores revenge fantasies.
View background statusKiss Me More
Doja Cat featuring SZAReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #90The track draws inspiration from summer vibes and playful romantic encounters.
View background statusKnife Talk
Drake featuring 21 Savage and Project PatRelease: 2021Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #60Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, worked as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation before his recording breakthrough. Best I Ever Had helped establish his rap career, followed by the debut studio album...
View background statusThe country track is about finding love and ending loneliness.
View background statusThe song is about the excitement of a new relationship and was inspired by Styles' personal experiences.
View background statusThe song explores the lingering thoughts of a past relationship.
View background statusWritten as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman for the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack.
View background statusKane Brown grew up in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and developed his singing through school choir and country music. Online videos of cover performances helped introduce him to a wider audience. His early musical...
View background statusCKay is the Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Chukwuka Ekweani. He learned piano through his father, a church choir conductor, before developing electronic production and moving to Lagos. Chocolate City...
View background statusThis collaboration is an empowering anthem about moving on from toxic relationships.
View background statusThis reggaeton track is inspired by Puerto Rican culture and party scenes.
View background statusMeet Me at Our Spot
The Anxiety: Willow and Tyler ColeRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #74Meet Me at Our Spot appears on The Anxiety, the 2020 collaborative album by Willow Smith and Tyler Cole. The ten-song project moves between punk and dream-pop sounds. A separately released live performance followed...
Read background and sourcesThe song explores themes of loneliness and seeking connection.
View background statusMontero (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil Nas XReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song and its controversial video were inspired by Lil Nas X's journey of self-acceptance and coming out as gay.
View background statusThis track blends reggaeton with other Latin music styles.
View background statusThe quirky track is inspired by the idea of music playing in a sushi restaurant.
View background statusNeed to Know
Doja CatReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #18The song playfully explores sexual desire and curiosity.
View background statusNever Say Never
Cole Swindell and Lainey WilsonRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #92Lainey Wilson is a country singer and songwriter from Baskin, Louisiana. Her repertoire includes Things a Man Oughta Know, Heart Like a Truck and Watermelon Moonshine, alongside the albums Bell Bottom Country and...
View background statusThe song draws from Latin pop and reggaeton influences.
View background statusThis track explores feelings of emotional numbness in a relationship.
View background statusThis track explores feelings of depression and emotional numbness.
View background statusAdele is a London-born British singer-songwriter whose debut album, 19, appeared in 2008. Chasing Pavements was part of her early breakthrough, and she received the Recording Academy's Best New Artist award in 2009....
View background statusBad Bunny is the Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. His early releases helped bring Spanish-language Latin trap and reggaeton to a wider audience, with a deep vocal delivery and frequent...
View background statusKane Brown grew up in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and developed his singing through school choir and country music. Online videos of cover performances helped introduce him to a wider audience. His early musical...
View background statusOne Right Now
Post Malone and the WeekndRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #30The Weeknd is the recording name of Canadian singer and songwriter Abel Tesfaye, who grew up in Toronto's Scarborough district. House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence introduced his dark R&B approach in...
View background statusBad Bunny is the Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. His early releases helped bring Spanish-language Latin trap and reggaeton to a wider audience, with a deep vocal delivery and frequent...
View background statusPeaches
Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and GiveonReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song celebrates love and pays homage to Bieber's wife, Hailey, as well as his home country, Canada.
View background statusThis collaboration blends pop and hip-hop elements, inspired by summer vibes.
View background statusThis track is inspired by Latin American culture and celebrates freedom and joy.
View background statusThe song explores themes of anxiety and self-doubt.
View background statusFuture is an Atlanta rapper and singer whose recordings use melodic vocal processing alongside trap rhythms. His catalog developed through mixtapes, solo albums and collaborations with performers and producers...
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Gunna and Future featuring Young ThugRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #48Future is an Atlanta rapper and singer whose recordings use melodic vocal processing alongside trap rhythms. His catalog developed through mixtapes, solo albums and collaborations with performers and producers...
View background statusThe track showcases the artists' lifestyles and success in the music industry.
View background statusRock and a Hard Place
Bailey ZimmermanRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #70Bailey Zimmerman grew up in Louisville, Illinois, hearing country radio on trips with his father and 1980s rock through his mother. Those two musical settings help place the country singing and rough-edged vocal...
View background statusThe song explores themes of heartbreak and emotional pain.
View background statusMorgan Wallen grew up in Sneedville, Tennessee, where he began singing in church. His early musical surroundings included country, Christian music and rock, and he later developed an interest in hip-hop. After moving...
View background statusSave Your Tears
The Weeknd and Ariana GrandeRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #40The Weeknd is the recording name of Canadian singer and songwriter Abel Tesfaye, who grew up in Toronto's Scarborough district. House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence introduced his dark R&B approach in...
View background statusThe dreamy ballad explores themes of love and spirituality.
View background statusThe song showcases the band's heavy metal style and explores dark themes.
View background statusShe Had Me at Heads Carolina
Cole SwindellReported release: 2022Date needs verification
Source year-end #46This track reimagines Jo Dee Messina's 1996 hit "Heads Carolina, Tails California."
View background statusShe Likes It
Russell Dickerson featuring Jake ScottRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #91Russell Dickerson grew up in Union City, Tennessee, and developed a Nashville career as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His country recordings use prominent pop melodies alongside guitar-centered...
View background statusTate McRae is a singer, songwriter and dancer from Calgary, Canada. You Broke Me First brought her a wider audience in 2020, before the debut album I Used to Think I Could Fly. Think Later followed in 2023 with...
View background statusThe song explores themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
View background statusThis upbeat love song is about the excitement of a new relationship.
View background statusOriginal single and Born Pink album release in September 2022. This recording is included in the 2022 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.
Read background and sourcesSilk Sonic is the recording duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. They introduced the project in 2021 with Leave the Door Open, followed by Skate and the album An Evening with Silk Sonic. The collaboration presents...
View background statusThe song reflects on personal growth and overcoming challenges.
View background statusA mellow R&B track about the comfort of a loving relationship.
View background statusThe song is a heartfelt ballad about lost love and longing.
View background statusThe song, which represented the UK in Eurovision 2022, is about human connection.
View background statusStay
The Kid Laroi and Justin BieberReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #3The song is about the desire to maintain a relationship despite challenges.
View background statusStay With Me
Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and PharrellReported release: 2022Date needs verification
The collaborative track blends various musical styles, inspired by 1980s funk and pop music.
View background statusThe song reflects on change and growth during difficult times.
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Nicky Youre and DazyReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #29The upbeat song is inspired by the feeling of driving with the windows down on a sunny day.
View background statusThis song samples Rick James' "Super Freak" and is inspired by playful, provocative themes.
View background statusKodak Black emerged from Pompano Beach, Florida, combining detailed first-person rap with melodic hooks and a delivery influenced by blues. The mixtape Project Baby appeared in 2013, followed by No Flockin and the...
View background statusJessica Darrow performs the role of Luisa Madrigal in Disney's Encanto, the character associated with Surface Pressure. In Disney's cast interview, Darrow describes Luisa's strength as both physical and emotional,...
Read background and sourcesSweetest Pie
Megan Thee Stallion and Dua LipaReported release: 2022Date needs verification
Source year-end #62This collaboration blends rap and pop, celebrating female empowerment.
View background statusParmalee is a country band from North Carolina whose recording lineup combined brothers Matt and Scott Thomas with Barry Knox and Josh McSwain. Matt supplied lead vocals and guitar, Scott played drums, Knox handled...
View background statusThats What I Want
Lil Nas XReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #14This track explores themes of love and desire in the LGBTQ+ community.
View background statusThe song is a romantic country ballad inspired by intimate moments in a relationship.
View background statusThis track explores themes of long-distance relationships and emotional struggles.
View background statusThe song draws from Bad Bunny's personal experiences and Puerto Rican culture.
View background statusTo the Moon is built around Sam Tompkins's performance of Bruno Mars's Talking to the Moon. Jnr Choi used that covered vocal within his own rap recording, which reached listeners as a jointly credited single. The...
Read background and sourcesThis collaboration celebrates female empowerment and success in the rap industry.
View background statusJason Aldean is a country singer from Macon, Georgia, whose recordings combine prominent rock guitars with country melodies and touches of hip-hop rhythm. His long working relationship with producer Michael Knox...
View background statusThe song explores themes of infidelity and societal expectations.
View background statusThe retro-inspired love song is about finding a soulmate.
View background statusCreated for the "Elvis" movie soundtrack, sampling Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog."
View background statusThe song critiques unrealistic beauty standards promoted by the fashion industry.
View background statusWait for U
Future featuring Drake and TemsReported release: 2022Date needs verification
Source year-end #11This track samples Tems' "Higher" and explores relationship struggles.
View background statusThe song reflects on a failed relationship and lingering feelings.
View background statusWe Don't Talk About Bruno
Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and the Encanto castRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #24We Don't Talk About Bruno belongs to the original song program written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for Disney's Encanto. The film follows the Madrigal family in a magical Colombian setting, with characters voiced by its...
Read background and sourcesWhat Happened to Virgil
Lil Durk featuring GunnaRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #83What Happened to Virgil brings Gunna into Lil Durk's 7220 album. The official artist upload credits Chopsquad DJ as producer and places the track within Alamo's 2022 hip-hop release. Its full collaboration credit...
Read background and sourcesThis country track is about finding meaning and purpose in life through love.
View background statusWhere Are You Now
Lost Frequencies and Calum ScottReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song explores themes of lost love and longing.
View background statusOriginal streaming release August 2022; subsequent 2023 radio promotion does not change the recording release. This recording is included in the 2022 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration...
Read background and sourcesThe song reflects on past relationships and personal growth.
View background statusAn empowering anthem celebrating femininity and strength.
View background statusThe song explores themes of heartbreak and using alcohol to cope with emotions.
View background statusYou Right
Doja Cat and the WeekndReported release: 2021Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #45The song explores the temptation of pursuing a new relationship while still attached to another.
View background statusYou Should Probably Leave
Chris StapletonRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #79Chris Stapleton is a Kentucky-born singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music draws on country, soul, blues and R&B. Before his solo breakthrough, he built a Nashville songwriting career with material recorded by...
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