Thursday, January 08, 2009

Billboard Hot 100, 1/17/2009

1. Just Dance - Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis
2. Single Ladies - Beyonce

Lady Gaga climbs a notch to score the first new #1 single of 2009. The Yonkers, NY-born 22 year-old has been a blogosphere sensation the last few months, drawing comparisons to Christina Aguilera most notably. "Just Dance" has had a slow ascent to #1--it's been on the Hot 100 for 22 weeks. It's also a global smash, having already hit #1 in Canada and Australia and looking good to be the UK's #1 single this weekend. Gaga knocks Beyonce's "Single Ladies" from #1 after 3 weeks. If Beyonce doesn't return to the top, the single's 3-week run will be her shortest stay at the top.

4. Love Story - Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's "Love Story" climbs another notch to #4 this week, earning the airplay gainer. The single is a bona fide crossover hit--it's top 10 at top 40 radio and almost there at AC and Hot AC. It's also her highest-charting single to date.

7 I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
9 Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf Featuring Lil Wayne

Not much to say here--just that these singles are both back in the top 10.

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