Top 2010 Music Singles (So Far) -- All Genres

Variety is the spice of life, and nothing exemplifies that more than the top music singles of 2010. The first half of the year has seen plenty of great releases, but it takes a true connoisseur to be able to enjoy all music has to offer. Here we dug into 14 distinct music genres and have selected the highest-rated music singles of 2010 in each category.
'A Moment Changes Everything'
The first single from Gray's 'A Moment Changes Everything' album was originally scheduled to be on a re-release of his last album, 'Draw the Line.' Instead it made its way to a new, all-original album, and to the top of our Songwriters station.
David Gray A Moment Changes Everything
'All of Creation'
MercyMe bases their hit single and 'Generous Mr. Lovewell' album off a fictional character, who's a reminder for us to "simply need to love others well." Considering this earned the top Christian spot, we hope Jesus isn't upset Mr. Lovewell is stealing his thunder.
MercyMe All of Creation
Five Finger Death Punch's frequent live performances covering Bad Company's 1974 theme paid off -- winning over heavy metal rockers and earning this year's top Hard Rock crown.
Five Finger Death Punch Bad Company
'Cuando Me Enamoro'
Not only is our highest-ranking Pop Latino track the lead single from Enrique's new album 'Euphoria,' it's also the theme song for a Mexican soap opera that sports the same title.
Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra
'Lights Out'
RED's Jasen Rauch worked with Benjamin Burnley on this Top Alternative hit, the third single from Breaking Benjamin's 2009 album 'Dear Agony.'
Breaking Benjamin Lights Out
'Nightmare'
Avenged Sevenfold climb to the top of the Metal Mosh Pit listings with 'Nightmare,' the first music single since the tragic death of their former drummer James 'The Rev' Sullivan.
Avenged Sevenfold Nightmare
'Over'
Owning the Top Hip-Hop genre, Drake rides the first single, off his 'Thank Me Later' album, to fan and critical acclaim – even getting several artists to freestyle over the track, including Eminem, Trey Songz and Diggy Simmons.
Drake Over
'Restlessness'
Known mostly for his remixes, the relatively new producer reaches this year's Top Dance spot with this debut single featuring the singer Layla. With two more singles set for release, Laval might have more than one chart-topper by the end of 2010.
Bastien Laval Featuring Layla Restlessness
'Ritmo de Otono'
The athlete-turned-musician's latest album 'Moving Forward' spawned this Smooth Jazz number, and earned the former baseball player a Grammy nom for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Bernie Williams Moving Forward
'Rude Boy'
Rihanna sings "about the kind of street, bad boy that girls sometimes like" on her highest-charting music single from her album 'Rated R' -- rightfully earning her the Top Pop spot as well.
Rihanna Rude Boy
'The Best in Me'
Claiming this year's top ranking on Modern Gospel Radio is just another notch in the belt for Marvin Sapp -- who is currently the all-time highest-charting gospel artist in Billboard's 54-year history of tracking album sales.
Marvin Sapp Here I Am
'The House That Built Me'
The acoustic and steel guitar-dominated ballad -- reigning our Top Country station -- is about returning, as an adult, to the house that Lambert grew up in, in hopes of reconnecting with her former self.
Miranda Lambert The House That Built Me
'Tighten Up'
The last song recorded for their 2010 album, 'Brothers,' this Indie radio-topper was reportedly conceived on a mutual day-off between friends Dan Auerbach and Dangermouse, who ended up producing the track.
The Black Keys Tighten Up
'Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)'
Alicia Keys saw the remix of her fourth single from 2009's 'The Element of Freedom' (featuring Hip-Hop mogul Drake) become her first Top R&B Radio single since 2007.
Alicia Keys Un-Thinkable I'm Ready

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