If you know me, you know music plays a HUGE role in my
life. It’s the soundtrack to my
writing. It’s my escape when I need time
to myself. It’s the background noise
when I’m cleaning house or doing laundry. With that in mind, I decided to compile a
listing of some of the singles that got played on repeat around here over the
past year. Some of them undoubtedly were
released in 2011, but I’m thinking about when they stuck their claws in my
consciousness. In no particular order…
1)
One More Night, Maroon 5; this could be my
favorite song by them thus far, which is saying something, because I’ve liked
nearly every single they’ve released
2)
Give Your Heart a Break, Demi Lovato; I thought
this was teeny-bopper music at first, and then it wouldn’t leave my mind
3)
Skyfall, Adele; she’s been the soundtrack for
the past two years, but thanks to kismet she is forever a part of the James Bond
pantheon. Hearing it on the big screen
was incredible
4)
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), Kelly Clarkson;
I’m glad Kelly is in my life, and I hope she will be around for many years to
come
5)
Home, Philip Phillips; enough said
6)
Safe, Miranda Lambert; probably too long a track
to merit a single release, but her fourth album is worth the purchase for this
song
7)
Creepin’, Eric Church; I wasn’t prepared to like
him that much, but he’s growing better with age. Some killer imagery in this song
8)
Til My Last Day, Justin Moore; earnest songs,
voice full of gravel, heart of gold. Everyone
needs a little more twang in their life
9)
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, Luke Bryan; another
singer who is growing on me over time. He seems to improve on each single
10)
Beer Money, Kip Moore; I don’t drink beer, but I
appreciate the sentiment
11)
Pontoon, Little Bit Town; just pure summer fun
12)
Don’t Leave Her (If you can’t let her go)/She’s
Got This Thing About Her/I’m Gonna Change That, Chris Young; his entire Neon
album is amazing
13)
Anything by Jason Aldean; seriously, the top
male voice in modern country music
14)
Too Close, Alex Clare; great sound, and proof
that good pop music is still possible
15)
Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain), Gary Allan; one
of the best singers/songwriters in any genre, period. Some people write songs for a living, while
others actually live them. This song is
uplifting in the best way possible, and has become my personal anthem for the
New Year
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