top songs of summer 2009

I was sitting here updating my iTunes and making CDs and decided to research the "official" songs of Summer 2009. I found a couple lists, but none seemed to be very updated.

This are the Top 5 songs that are played on the radio this season from Rhapsody:

1. LoveGame--> Lady Gaga
2. Waking Up in Vegas--> Katy Perry
3. 1901--> Phoenix
4. Don't Trust Me--> 3OH!3
5. Hot Revolver--> Lil Wayne

These are the top songs according to People Magazine:

• I Gotta Feeling--> Black Eyed Peas
• LoveGame--> Lady Gaga
• Goodbye--> Kristinia DeBarge
• Battlefield--> Jordin Sparks
• Please Don't Leave Me--> Pink
• Best I Ever Had--> Drake
• Birthday Sex--> Jeremih
• Use Somebody--> Kings of Leon
• 21 Guns--> Green Day
• Man in the Mirror--> Michael Jackson

And apparently these are the top country songs:

1. Livin For the Night--> George Strait
2. Summer Nights--> Rascal Flatts
3. Small Town USA--> Justin Moore
4. Indian Summer--> Brooks & Dunn
5. Alright--> Darius Rucker

I can't 100% agree with any of these lists. Somewhat-working in radio gives me the knowledge of the 5 songs you're guaranteed to hear every hour:

• Halo--> Beyonce
• Don't Trust Me--> 3OH!3
• That's Not My Name--> Ting Tings
• I Gotta Feeling and/or Boom Boom Pow--> Black Eyed Peas
• LoveGame--> Lady Gaga
• and Taylor Swift.. Whether it be Love Story or You Belong With Me

Now, because you care and like to know my opinion, I shall come up with my own list of top songs for Summer 2009. [This is based on a combination of good representation of what we have heard AND great songs.]

Honorable Mention: When Love Takes Over--> Kelly Rowland and David Guetta
A lot of people probably don't agree with me, but if you ever go to McFadden's in DC [like I do every Friday night] then you'll hear this song and magically transport to this super-fun place and hear everyone banging on the walls to the beat.

10. Don't Trust Me--> 3OH!3
"Do the Helen Keller, and talk with your hiiiiiiiips." How can you not think of this summer when you hear that line? It's on repeat everywhere I go. [The line, that is.. Not the entire song.]

9. Goodbye--> Kristinia DeBarge
Unfortunately this song didn't play on the radio enough, I don't think. This girl is great, and it's a great song and should have been blasted constantly. That's really the only explanation I have.

8. Waking Up in Vegas--> Katy Perry
A song about going out, getting plastered, and waking up in the morning like WTF. The definition of summer? Plus, it's Katy Perry. She had the #2 song of last summer and she's undeniable.

7. Good Girls Go Bad--> Cobra Starship ft. Leighton Meester
This song is coming into play at the end of the summer, but it's a good, up-beat song to get you pumped up. Add in the rumor/pictures of Leighton, the Gossip Girl star, having a sex tape, and you got yourself a song worth talking about and listening to.

6. Sideways--> Dierks Bentley
I love country songs in the summer. There's nothing better than driving down the highway, windows down, blasting country music and singing at the top of your lungs. Another song about going out and drinking, with a good sound-- A++.

5. LoveGame--> Lady Gaga
Like Katy Perry, she's irresistible. I don't know that there is going to be a time where we don't have a Gaga song on constant rotation at the radio stations anytime soon. People love 'em all. Add in a girl taking a ride on a disco stick and well... It's a nice raunchy song that kids won't understand.

4. Out Last Night--> Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney is the definition of summertime right up there with Jimmy Buffet. Like I said before- Songs about going out are also the definition of summertime. Two definitions in one?! Shoot... It's a no-brainer!

3. Boom Boom Pow/I Gotta Feeling--> Black Eyed Peas
Going an hour at the beginning of the summer without hearing Boom Boom Pow would have been a miracle... Now that's the case with I Gotta Feeling. The best part about it: I still love both of the songs!

2. The Way You Make Me Feel--> Michael Jackson
Let's be real for a second... Michael Jackson IS this summer. His death was the most tragic day of the summer, and to this day everyone is still talking about him, his death, his scandals, whatever they're digging up at the moment. This is my favorite song of his.

1. Summer Nights--> Rascal Flatts
Does this really need an explanation? It's called Summer Nights. It's by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics are fantastic, the beat is super fun, and it won't ever get old! It's the title of my playlist for all of these songs, and the lyrics are the titles of all my Facebook photo albums for these couple of months. Love, love, love it, and you better agree!

What would you add?! How would your list go?! Add it below, or vote for your faves! I'll post the results on Thursday to bring back the day of Top 10's.



Now I shall go sing.

love,
elizabethany

tunes on [thursday] 060409

Alright, alright, I'M SORRY!! It's two days late but hey... I'm gettin' 'em to ya! It's been a hectic week but at least this is still a daily feature that I do every week no matter what!

Tunes on Tuesday, Let's GOOOO!



T.I.--> Hell of a Life



I feel like there is too much going on in this for me to pay attention to it for very long. Call it ADD, call it boring, call it whatever you want, but I don't have the attention span.


Wale ft. Lady Gaga--> Chillin'



I kinda like this song... And not because he's reppin' the DMV. He IS doing big things, though. I just kind of like the song, and the video, for some reason.


Paradiso Girls ft. Lil Jon and Eve--> Patron Tequila



These girls are from 3 different countries! How neat! And EVE! Lil Jon!! I didn't know you guys were still alive!! It's a fun song! I enjoy. I think the more I listen the more I like.. Maybe. Ask me again tomorrow.


T.I.--> Remember Me



I used to really like TI.. Something happened, apparently. This song is better than the first one, but I think my favorite about it is Mary J. Blige's part.


Tina Parol--> Who's Got Your Money



Hmmm... It's catchy, but doesn't something sound very familiar? It seems kind of like a lame song, too. I won't turn it off if it comes on, but I won't put it on either.


Sugar Ray--> Boardwalk



No, not kidding. Sugar Ray is really back. How lame is this song?! C'mon now boys... You go from "Every Morning" to this?! You've lost your mind.


Rob Thomas--> Her Diamonds



This song isn't anything special to me, but I don't hate it. It's just whatever. His voice is always pretty.


Rascal Flatts--> Summer Nights



If you haven't heard this song yet, and you love country, Rascal, or summertime songs, you need to listen now. I love this song, obvi... I like all three of those things!


Jimmy Wayne--> I'll Be That



Aw, what a precious little song. I think that's all I have to say about it.


Trace Adkins--> All I Ask For Anymore



This is slow, and very country, as Trace normally is. I like his funny songs a lot better.


Okay, that's all for now, friends! Until next week...!

love,
elizabethany

because you want to know: the ACM's

So the Academy of Country Music Awards were last night! They were overall pretty good! I'm happy with them!

The opening was pretty sweet. They had a LOT of people perform a little bit of each of their songs. [I'd like them all collaborating better, though.] Brooks and Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift...! It could have done without Miss Swift, but I'm just a hater, really.



"Now that's what I call a stimulus package!" --Reba hosted the show. She did a fine job, but some of her lines were a little lame and awkward. I heard on the radio today the DJ saying "She should be a talk-show host!" I disagree. She did have some funny moments, though...

"It seems like everyone is making country music now... Michael Phelps is teaming up with Willie Nelson. They're covering the Doobie Brothers."

Some performers worth noting:

Trace Adkins, Til The Last Shot's Fired [Absolutely amazing.]



Miley Cyrus, The Climb [I know, I know. But I like this song! And she didn't act all crazy for once.]



Sugarland, What I'd Give [She is an incredible singer!]



Carrie Underwood, I Told You So [Check out this DRESS!]



Rascal Flatts and Jamey Johnson also had great performances. Jamey's "In Color" went from black and white, to color, and back again throughout the whole thing. So good.

As for winners.. Julianne Hough [Dancing With the Stars pro-dancer] got Top New Artist, and she was super excited.



Carrie wins for the night, though. Not only did she get Top Female, but she's also Entertainer of the Year. She seems to remain humble, which I didn't expect, but I love it.



It's been a while since a lady took it home! I'm proud of her though! That spin is so cute, too!

And, as usual, everyone looked great on the red carpet. Here's some quick photos.

So, yeah! Good show overall! If you missed it, you missed OUT!

love,
elizabethany

countdown: awesome albums coming!

TWO albums that I will definitely buy the actual copy of are coming out in the next 8 days.

Rascal Flatts/Unstoppable

Day26/Forever In A Day-- 8 days!!

Seriously, I don't buy full albums very often, but I will ALWAYS buy these groups' no matter what... On opening day! And I think all of you guys should, too!

Rascal has never let anyone down. They're always great. And! Former American Idol contestant Chris Sligh helped co-write some songs! Nice!

Day26 needs more support, I feel. People underestimate them, which is stupid. So go out and buy it! Plus, they say it's a HUGE club album this time, which is exciting!

So budget your money wisely! [How I'll afford them, I'm not sure... But I'll make it happen!]

love,
elizabethany

people's choice?

So, the People's Choice Awards were the other night.. And, well, I have some things to say about it, of course.

First and foremost.. The nominees for a majority of the awards were terrible. I don't think they represented the year at all. A few examples:
-Favorite Comedy-- 27 Dresses, Get Smart, and Mama Mia!... Where's Step Brothers? Or Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
-Fave Female Movie Star-- Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, and Keira Knightly.... I mean, they're great people and all, but aren't there better people for 2008? Like, lots of them?
-Fave Funny Male star-- Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, and Steve Carell.... Again, all funny people, but besides Steve, we've had a LOT of Adam and Jim. Now a lot of people are into the Jonah Hills, any Superbad character time, or Will Ferrell at least..

I just feel like it wasn't much of a "people's choice" if all of the choices weren't really there. HOWEVER, I AM happy with Ellen winning Talk Show Host, Chris Brown winning Male Singer, Rascal Flatts winning Group, Will Smith as Male Action Star [because at least he is still making TONS of GREAT movies], and Tina Fey as Funny Female. And, of course, the 32987 awards that The Dark Knight got. Those, were most certainly well deserved.

Anyways, on to the show.

Queen Latifah hosted, and let's just say, she's a WHOLE LOTTA WOMAN! She's pretty, and definitely comfortable in her own skin, and man can she work it!

Her opening was pretty funny, I thought. She did the whole "Yes we can is the answer tonight." And then went on to ask Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Kid Rock, and Hugh Laurie if it was going to be a good time. All answers were pretty funny, I must admit.. Even though they all were "Yes We Can."

There were only two performers, which was a little disappointing. I was really happy with the past couple of awards shows and how they had a LOT of performers. But, at least these two were both people I LOVE.. Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts.

Carrie was awarded favorite person under 35, and performed "I Know You Won't," a powerful ballad from her latest album, Carnival Ride. I've decided it's impossible for her to look anything less than perfect. She always looks amazing, no matter what. She also always sounds amazing, no matter what song she is singing. Even though the song was pretty slow and no one knew it, she was able to pull it off.

The Rascal Flatts sang "What Hurts the Most" and "Life is a Highway." They sound a bit different live than they do on their singles, but it's okay.. It works. They sound raw and alive and amazing! :) It was cool to have them sing multiple songs, both of which were very popular in a variety of music cultures. So, Bravo, boys!

What was funny during their performance, though, was Jordin Sparks. She was LOVIN' it! They showed her just standing up out of her seat, by herself, dancing and singing to their performance. It was a little weird, and funny, but cool at the same time. I just want to know if she was officially in her own world, or if she's not afraid to get up and have a good time. [Really, she was geeking out the WHOLE show.]



Speaking of having a good time, Miss Kate Hudson... Hmmm.. For those of you who watched.. Did anyone else think she was completely hammered when she received her award?! First she starts hootin' and hollerin'.. Then she was rambling on and on and "I feel a song coming on" and then went on to talk about her son who was born on that day and she didn't know where he was but hopefully he was in bed. Umm, that's weird. Shouldn't you know what he's doing?! Maybe? There were other awkward comments too, but I forgot them by now.



Yeah. She's hammered. It's official.

All in all, I can't say I LOVED the show, but I didn't hate it, either. I was certainly entertained, and some of my people won [YAY ELLEN AND RASCAL!] so I'm happy.

Let me know what you thought, though! Right after you take a look at these pictures:

love,
elizabethany