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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Heidi Newfield - "Johnny & June" (#11)

With this single, the former Trick Pony frontwoman managed to successfully start-up her solo career.  The song was a perfect choice for her as it showed off her whiskey-soaked vocals and interpretation ability. Call it a smashing success.
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Christmas Playlist: Music Videos

With Christmas only a few days away, Roughstock has collected some yuletide themed music videos from around the web.  Enjoy watching these as you drink some hot chocolate and eat a few sugar plums.
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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Carrie Underwood - "Just A Dream" (#12)

Carrie Underwood has certainly had a charmed career so far with over 10 million albums sold and seven consecutive #1 singles so far in career.  With that kind of track record, it should come as no surprise that she lands a song on our year-end 'Best Singles' list.
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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Blake Shelton - "Home" (# 13)

Using a mixture of humor and heartfelt balladry, Blake Shelton has managed to rise from a humble beginning to life in Ada, Oklahoma to become one of Country music's brightest male vocalists. He's in rare form here with our 13th favorite single of this year.
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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This (# 14)

For every silly song he sings, Trace Adkins often records two or more more serious or 'down the middle' songs like this single.  These singles allow Adkins to showcase his stellar baritone voice while singing lyrics that hit home.  That combo makes this one of 2008's bes
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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Taylor Swift - White Horse (# 15)

Over the past two and a half years country fans have seen Taylor Swift morph from 16 year-old teen star into the young adult star she is now.  It's a transformation that is complete as songs like "White Horse" announce the true arrival of a songwriting tour-de-force.
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Top 40 Singles of 2008: Zac Brown Band - "Chicken Fried (#16)

As one of 2008's genuine feel good stories, the Zac Brown Band moved from regional act to Chart toppers with this single.  While it's as polarizing as past hits with tempo and feel-good grooves, the single still stands out as one of 2008's best singles.