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Top 10 Sports Songs

Both fans and players alike know all the sport songs by heart -- and we're not talking about cheesy tunes like 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' or 'Who Let the Dogs Out,' but rather songs heard at national sports games that encourage fist pumping and yelling; classic songs like 'Enter Sandman' and 'Get Ready For This' blasting from the PA system. So whether you are throwing a sports event party or you just need a natural surge of energy in the morning (note: listen to 'Eye of the Tiger'), check out our Top 10 Sports Songs, as rated by AOL listeners.

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'Lose Yourself'

Eminem

This Grammy Award-winning song was featured in the critically-acclaimed flick '8 Mile' as well as Eminem's 2005 greatest hits album, 'Curtain Call: The Hits.' Eminem wrote the song on the movie set of '8 Mile' to describe his character in the film. The song is often played on PA systems to prep sport teams up before they hit the field.

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Top 10 Football Songs

The Top 10 Football Songs are those that you're likely to hear blaring out of the stadium speakers at college and pro football games. High-intensity rock and rap songs seem to work best when it comes to getting the adrenaline pumping and bringing fans to their feet, and many of these songs have been adopted by individual football teams as their signature tunes. Check out our selections for the Top 10 Football Songs.

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'Kickstart My Heart'

Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe created a football favorite with 'Kickstart My Heart.' The high-octane rock song from the band's best-selling album 'Dr. Feelgood' was penned by bassist Nikki Sixx. The song's opening sounds of a motorcycle speeding down the highway -- actually created on guitar by Mick Mars -- are a great way to get fans fired up.

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10 Best Alternative Songs of 2011

The Top 10 Alternative Songs of 2011 contain a mix of old (Foo Fighters) and new (Foster the People) but it is fan favorite Coldplay that won the attention of our listeners this year. Check out the 10 alternative songs that rated highly on AOL Radio this year.

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'All I Ever Wanted'

Airborne Toxic Event

The second track from the album, "All At Once," by Airborne Toxic Event has the band staying true to their melodic brooding sound, reminiscent of a modern day Bob Dylan. 'All I Ever Wanted' takes the band a step forward with a more striking guitar sound mixed with indie sensibilities. For those who wanted something different sounding, this song was it.

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10 Best Country Songs of 2011

The Top 10 Country Songs of 2011 on AOL Radio features two songs by arguably Nashville's biggest superstar this year, Blake Shelton, as well as a list of other favorites in the genre. So where do other country stars such as Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw rank on our list of the best of the year? Find out below!

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'A Little Bit Stronger'

Sara Evans

Sara Evans grabbed a little magic from Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and scored her first number one since 2005 with 'A Little Bit Stronger.' Scott was one of the co-writers and sang harmony on the record. The lyrics told of a woman's ability to move on after a long relationship and it resonated with country fans who gave Evans a standing ovation when she played it at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3. On May 24, at the songs' peak, Sara performed it on the finale of 'Dancing with the Stars.'

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10 Best R&B Songs of 2011

The Top 10 R&B Songs of 2011 features our look back at the year of R&B, including the return of Lil Wayne and the anticipated releases of Drake's 'Take Care' and Beyonce's '4.' So which tracks made our Top 10 R&B Songs of 2011? Find out below!

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'Pieces of Me'

Ledisi

This Grammy-nominated song is the title track off the R&B singer's fifth album of the same name. The soulful ballad is an empowering anthem reminiscent of Whitney Houston's 'I'm Every Woman.'

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10 Best Rock Songs of 2011

The Top 10 Rock Songs of 2011 reflect really what was a mix of old and new successes over the past year. 2011 saw the return of favorites such as the Foo Fighters and Seether, while bands like Korn and Sum 41 experimented -- and succeeded -- in evolving their sound. Meanwhile the demand for rising acts such as Adelita's Way proves that there is plenty of promise left to be heard in the genre. Below are the 10 songs of 2011 which became favorites on AOL Radio's rock stations.

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'All Signs Point to Lauderdale'

A Day to Remember

This single off A Day to Remember's fourth studio album, 'What Separates Me from You,' is one of three songs from the band that was a favorite among AOL Radio rock listeners in 2011. However it was 'All Signs Point to Lauderdale' which stood out from the others, having a solid mix of rock, punk, metal and big hooks that caught our attention.

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10 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2011

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs of 2011 continues our look back at the best in AOL Radio in 2011. It was a big year for Kanye West, Drake and Lil Wayne as they each have multiple appearances on our list as both main and featured artists. Read below to see which hip-hop tracks were most loved by AOL Radio listeners.

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'Out of My Head' Feat. Trey Songz

Lupe Fiasco

'Out of My Head' is the third single off Lupe Fiasco's 'Lasers' and tells of the similarities between getting a memorable tune stuck in your head with getting wrapped up in daydreams over a woman. The song had no problem getting stuck in AOL Radio's listeners' heads which is why it has earned its spot on the Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs of 2011 list.

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