ADULT CONTEMPORARY

The week of October 31, 2009
Radio Airplay =ADULT CONTEMPORARY

This week's most popular soft rock/adult pop songs' artists, ranked by radio airplay detections as measured by Nielsen Music.

Gains in performance
You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift
N.Chapman, T.Swift (T.Swift, L.Rose)
Big Machine
2
Two Weeks Ago
2
Last Week
7 Platinum
RIAA Certification
1
Weeks at no. 1
14
Weeks on chart
Two Weeks Ago Last Week this Week Certification RIAA Pos Peak. Weeks On Chart
2 2 1
#1 1 wks
You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift
N.Chapman, T.Swift (T.Swift, L.Rose)
Big Machine
 7 Platinum 1 14
1 1 2
The Climb
Miley Cyrus
J.M.Shanks (J.L.Alexander, J.Mabe)
Walt Disney
 4 Platinum 0 32
4 3 3
Her Diamonds
Rob Thomas
M.Serletic (R.Thomas)
Emblem
 Platinum 0 23
5 4 4
Come On Get Higher
Matt Nathanson
M.Altman, M.Weinberg (M.Nathanson, M.Weinberg)
Vanguard
 2 Platinum 0 36
3 5 5
You Found Me
The Fray
A.Johnson, M.Flynn (The Fray, J.King, I.Slade)
Epic
 4 Platinum 0 39
6 6 6
GG
Fallin' For You
Colbie Caillat
R.Nowels, K.Caillat, J.M.Shanks (C.Caillat, R.Nowels)
Republic
 Platinum 0 11
7 7 7
Please Don't Leave Me
P!nk
Max Martin (P!nk, Max Martin)
LaFace
 0 17
8 8 8
Haven't Met You Yet
Michael Buble
B.Rock (A.S.Foster, A.Chang, M.Buble)
143
 Platinum 0 7
9 9 9
Love Story
Taylor Swift
N.Chapman, T.Swift (T.Swift)
Big Machine
 8 Platinum 0 52
13 11 10
No Surprise
Daughtry
H.Benson (C.Daughtry, C.Kroeger, R.Westberg, E.Dill)
RCA, 19
 Gold 0 19
15 13 11
I Want To Know What Love Is
Mariah Carey
M.Carey, J.Wright (M.Jones)
Island
 0 5
12 12 12
1, 2, 3, 4
Plain White T's
Johnny K (T.Higgenson)
Hollywood
 2 Platinum 0 26
14 14 13
Kiss A Girl
Keith Urban
D.Huff, K.Urban (M.Powell, K.Urban)
Capitol Nashville
 Platinum 0 9
18 15 14
Chances
Five For Fighting
G.Wattenberg, J.Ondrasik (J.Ondrasik, G.Wattenberg)
Aware
 0 7
17 16 15
Closer To Love
Mat Kearney
R.Marvin (M.Kearney, R.Marvin, J.Bell)
Aware
 Gold 0 14
19 17 16
Use Somebody
Kings Of Leon
A.Petraglia, J.King (C.Followill, J.Followill, M.Followill, N.Followill)
RCA
 Platinum 0 7
20 19 17
Second Chance
Shinedown
R.Cavallo (B.Smith, D.R.Bassett)
Atlantic
 3 Platinum 0 20
21 18 18
Beautiful World (We're All Here)
Jim Brickman & Adam Crossley
Not Listed (Not Listed)
Somerset
 0 11
-- -- 19
This Is It
Michael Jackson Featuring The Jacksons
M.Jackson, J.McClain, M.Warren (M.J.Jackson, P.Anka)
MJJ
 0 1
25 21 20
Battlefield
Jordin Sparks
R.B.Tedder, S.Watters, L.Biancaniello, W.Wilkins (L.Biancaniello, S.Watters, W.Wilkins, R.B.Tedder)
Jive, 19
 0 5
29 26 21
I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas
D.Guetta, F.Riesterer (W.Adams, A.Pineda, J.Gomez, S.Duhamel, P.D.Guetta, F.Riesterer)
Interscope
 Diamond 0 3
-- 24 22
Already Gone
Kelly Clarkson
R.B.Tedder (K.Clarkson, R.B.Tedder)
RCA, 19
 0 2
30 30 23
Smile
Uncle Kracker
R.Cavallo (M.Shafer, B.Daly, J.T.Harding, J.Bose)
Top Dog
 3 Platinum 0 3
-- 29 24
Say Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti & Spearhead Featuring Cherine Anderson
M.Franti, S. Dunbar, R.Shakespear (M.Franti, C.Young)
Anti-, Boo Boo Wax
 2 Platinum 0 2
24 23 25
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
Eagles
()
ERC
 0 10
22 20 26
She Is Love
Parachute
K.Kelso (W.C.Anderson)
Mercury
 Gold 0 14
23 22 27
I Look To You
Whitney Houston
C.A.Stewart, E.Kiriakou, H.Mason, Jr. (R.S.Kelly)
Arista
 0 11
26 27 28
Waking Up In Vegas
Katy Perry
G.Wells (Katy Perry, D.Child, A.Carlsson)
Capitol
 2 Platinum 0 8
27 25 29
Then
Brad Paisley
F.Rogers (B.Paisley, C.DuBois, A.Gorley)
Arista Nashville
 2 Platinum 0 11
-- -- 30
Never Say Never
The Fray
A.Johnson, M.Flynn (The Fray, J.King, I.Slade)
Epic
 Platinum 0 1
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This week's most popular soft rock/adult pop songs' artists, ranked by radio airplay detections as measured by Nielsen Music.

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ADULT CONTEMPORARY

The week of
2
LAST WEEK
14
WEEKS ON CHART
You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift
Song Lyrics
Songwriter(s)
T.Swift, L.Rose
Producer(s)
N.Chapman, T.Swift
Imprint/Promotion Label
Republic | Big Machine
Gains in performance

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Taylor Swift You Belong With Me Billboard Adult Contemporary
You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift
Song Lyrics
2  Last
1  Peak
14  Weeks
2
LAST WEEK
2
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x7
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
T.Swift, L.Rose
Producer(s):
N.Chapman, T.Swift
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Republic | Big Machine
2
Miley Cyrus The Climb Billboard Adult Contemporary
The Climb
Miley Cyrus
1  Last
1  Peak
32  Weeks
1
LAST WEEK
1
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
32
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x4
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
J.L.Alexander, J.Mabe
Producer(s):
J.M.Shanks
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hollywood | Walt Disney
3
Rob Thomas Her Diamonds Billboard Adult Contemporary
Her Diamonds
Rob Thomas
3  Last
3  Peak
23  Weeks
3
LAST WEEK
4
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
23
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
R.Thomas
Producer(s):
M.Serletic
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | Emblem
4
Matt Nathanson Come On Get Higher Billboard Adult Contemporary
Come On Get Higher
Matt Nathanson
4  Last
3  Peak
36  Weeks
4
LAST WEEK
5
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
36
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
M.Nathanson, M.Weinberg
Producer(s):
M.Altman, M.Weinberg
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol | Vanguard
5
The Fray You Found Me Billboard Adult Contemporary
You Found Me
The Fray
5  Last
2  Peak
39  Weeks
5
LAST WEEK
3
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
39
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x4
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
The Fray, J.King, I.Slade
Producer(s):
A.Johnson, M.Flynn
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Epic
6
Colbie Caillat Fallin' For You Billboard Adult Contemporary
Fallin' For You
Colbie Caillat
6  Last
6  Peak
11  Weeks
6
LAST WEEK
6
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Awards
Greatest gainer this week
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
C.Caillat, R.Nowels
Producer(s):
R.Nowels, K.Caillat, J.M.Shanks
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Republic
7
P!nk Please Don't Leave Me Billboard Adult Contemporary
Please Don't Leave Me
P!nk
7  Last
7  Peak
17  Weeks
7
LAST WEEK
7
TWO WEEKS AGO
7
PEAK POSITION
17
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
P!nk, Max Martin
Producer(s):
Max Martin
Imprint/Promotion Label:
JLG | LaFace
8
Michael Buble Haven't Met You Yet Billboard Adult Contemporary
Haven't Met You Yet
Michael Buble
8  Last
8  Peak
7  Weeks
8
LAST WEEK
8
TWO WEEKS AGO
8
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
A.S.Foster, A.Chang, M.Buble
Producer(s):
B.Rock
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Reprise | 143
9
Taylor Swift Love Story Billboard Adult Contemporary
Love Story
Taylor Swift
Song Lyrics
9  Last
1  Peak
52  Weeks
9
LAST WEEK
9
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
52
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x8
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
T.Swift
Producer(s):
N.Chapman, T.Swift
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Republic | Big Machine
10
Daughtry No Surprise Billboard Adult Contemporary
No Surprise
Daughtry
11  Last
10  Peak
19  Weeks
11
LAST WEEK
13
TWO WEEKS AGO
10
PEAK POSITION
19
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
C.Daughtry, C.Kroeger, R.Westberg, E.Dill
Producer(s):
H.Benson
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RMG | 19/RCA
11
Mariah Carey I Want To Know What Love Is Billboard Adult Contemporary
I Want To Know What Love Is
Mariah Carey
13  Last
11  Peak
5  Weeks
13
LAST WEEK
15
TWO WEEKS AGO
11
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
M.Jones
Producer(s):
M.Carey, J.Wright
Imprint/Promotion Label:
IDJMG | Island
12
Plain White T's 1, 2, 3, 4 Billboard Adult Contemporary
1, 2, 3, 4
Plain White T's
12  Last
10  Peak
26  Weeks
12
LAST WEEK
12
TWO WEEKS AGO
10
PEAK POSITION
26
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
T.Higgenson
Producer(s):
Johnny K
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hollywood
13
Keith Urban Kiss A Girl Billboard Adult Contemporary
Kiss A Girl
Keith Urban
14  Last
13  Peak
9  Weeks
14
LAST WEEK
14
TWO WEEKS AGO
13
PEAK POSITION
9
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
M.Powell, K.Urban
Producer(s):
D.Huff, K.Urban
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol | Capitol Nashville
14
Five For Fighting Chances Billboard Adult Contemporary
Chances
Five For Fighting
15  Last
14  Peak
7  Weeks
15
LAST WEEK
18
TWO WEEKS AGO
14
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
J.Ondrasik, G.Wattenberg
Producer(s):
G.Wattenberg, J.Ondrasik
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia | Aware
15
Mat Kearney Closer To Love Billboard Adult Contemporary
Closer To Love
Mat Kearney
16  Last
15  Peak
14  Weeks
16
LAST WEEK
17
TWO WEEKS AGO
15
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
M.Kearney, R.Marvin, J.Bell
Producer(s):
R.Marvin
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia | Aware
16
Kings Of Leon Use Somebody Billboard Adult Contemporary
Use Somebody
Kings Of Leon
17  Last
16  Peak
7  Weeks
17
LAST WEEK
19
TWO WEEKS AGO
16
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
C.Followill, J.Followill, M.Followill, N.Followill
Producer(s):
A.Petraglia, J.King
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RMG | RCA
17
Shinedown Second Chance Billboard Adult Contemporary
Second Chance
Shinedown
19  Last
17  Peak
20  Weeks
19
LAST WEEK
20
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
20
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
B.Smith, D.R.Bassett
Producer(s):
R.Cavallo
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic
18
Jim Brickman & Adam Crossley Beautiful World (We're All Here) Billboard Adult Contemporary
Beautiful World (We're All Here)
Jim Brickman & Adam Crossley
18  Last
18  Peak
11  Weeks
18
LAST WEEK
21
TWO WEEKS AGO
18
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
Not Listed
Producer(s):
Not Listed
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Brickhouse Direct | Somerset
19
Michael Jackson Featuring The Jacksons This Is It Billboard Adult Contemporary
This Is It
Michael Jackson Featuring The Jacksons
-  Last
19  Peak
1  Weeks
20
Jordin Sparks Battlefield Billboard Adult Contemporary
Battlefield
Jordin Sparks
21  Last
20  Peak
5  Weeks
21
LAST WEEK
25
TWO WEEKS AGO
20
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
L.Biancaniello, S.Watters, W.Wilkins, R.B.Tedder
Producer(s):
R.B.Tedder, S.Watters, L.Biancaniello, W.Wilkins
Imprint/Promotion Label:
JLG | 19/Jive
21
The Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Billboard Adult Contemporary
I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas
26  Last
21  Peak
3  Weeks
26
LAST WEEK
29
TWO WEEKS AGO
21
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Diamond
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
W.Adams, A.Pineda, J.Gomez, S.Duhamel, P.D.Guetta, F.Riesterer
Producer(s):
D.Guetta, F.Riesterer
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Interscope
22
Kelly Clarkson Already Gone Billboard Adult Contemporary
Already Gone
Kelly Clarkson
24  Last
22  Peak
2  Weeks
24
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
22
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Songwriter(s):
K.Clarkson, R.B.Tedder
Producer(s):
R.B.Tedder
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RMG | 19/RCA
23
Uncle Kracker Smile Billboard Adult Contemporary
Smile
Uncle Kracker
30  Last
23  Peak
3  Weeks
30
LAST WEEK
30
TWO WEEKS AGO
23
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
M.Shafer, B.Daly, J.T.Harding, J.Bose
Producer(s):
R.Cavallo
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | Top Dog
24
Michael Franti & Spearhead Featuring Cherine Anderson Say Hey (I Love You) Billboard Adult Contemporary
Say Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti & Spearhead Featuring Cherine Anderson
29  Last
24  Peak
2  Weeks
29
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
24
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
M.Franti, C.Young
Producer(s):
M.Franti, S. Dunbar, R.Shakespear
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Republic | Boo Boo Wax/Anti-
25
Eagles I Don't Want To Hear Anymore Billboard Adult Contemporary
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
Eagles
23  Last
23  Peak
10  Weeks
23
LAST WEEK
24
TWO WEEKS AGO
23
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
ERC
26
Parachute She Is Love Billboard Adult Contemporary
She Is Love
Parachute
20  Last
17  Peak
14  Weeks
20
LAST WEEK
22
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
W.C.Anderson
Producer(s):
K.Kelso
Imprint/Promotion Label:
IDJMG | Mercury
27
Whitney Houston I Look To You Billboard Adult Contemporary
I Look To You
Whitney Houston
22  Last
22  Peak
11  Weeks
22
LAST WEEK
23
TWO WEEKS AGO
22
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Songwriter(s):
R.S.Kelly
Producer(s):
C.A.Stewart, E.Kiriakou, H.Mason, Jr.
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RMG | Arista
28
Katy Perry Waking Up In Vegas Billboard Adult Contemporary
Waking Up In Vegas
Katy Perry
27  Last
26  Peak
8  Weeks
27
LAST WEEK
26
TWO WEEKS AGO
26
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
Katy Perry, D.Child, A.Carlsson
Producer(s):
G.Wells
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
29
Brad Paisley Then Billboard Adult Contemporary
Then
Brad Paisley
25  Last
25  Peak
11  Weeks
25
LAST WEEK
27
TWO WEEKS AGO
25
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
B.Paisley, C.DuBois, A.Gorley
Producer(s):
F.Rogers
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Arista Nashville
30
The Fray Never Say Never Billboard Adult Contemporary
Never Say Never
The Fray
-  Last
30  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
30
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Songwriter(s):
The Fray, J.King, I.Slade
Producer(s):
A.Johnson, M.Flynn
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Epic
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