Over the past decade, musicial artists have produced albums with very different styles and sounds. Pop music definitely defined my music choices at the beginning of the decade, with bands like O-Town and BBMak. As my music taste evolved, I began to listen to edgier rock bands like The Killers and Franz Ferdinand. Stemming from my Southern roots, I have recently gone on a country kick, listening to favorites like Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Brooks and Dunn. The softer musical stylings of Norah Jones, Josh Groban, will remain permanent fixtures in my playlist because they emanate smooth and unique sounds.

20) BBMak: “Sooner or Later” (2000)

19) ‘N Sync: “No Strings Attached” (2000)

18) Mandy Moore: “I Wanna Be With You” (2000)

17) O-Town: “O-Town” (2001)

16) Michelle Branch: “Spirit Room” (2001)

15) The Killers: “Hot Fuss” (2004)

14) Bon Jovi: “Have a Nice Day” (2005)

13) Maroon 5: “Songs About Jane” (2003)

12) Brooks and Dunn: “Cowboy Town” (2007)

11) Franz Ferdinand: “Franz Ferdinand” (2004)

10) Faith Hill: “Cry” (2002)

9) Carrie Underwood: “Some Hearts” (2005)

8) Lifehouse: “You and Me” (2005)

7) Green Day: “American Idiot” (2004)

6) Keith Urban: “Golden Road” (2002)

5) Brad Paisley: “Mud on the Tires” (2003)

4) Coldplay: “Rush of Blood to the Head” (2002)

3) Norah Jones: “Come Away with Me” (2002)

2) Matchbox Twenty: “More Than You Think You Are” (2002)

1) Josh Groban: “Closer” (2003)