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I will attend my first concert of the year this evening at Vanderbilt University. Jennifer Knapp (above) will share a bill with comedian Lianna Carrera.

Top 10 Songs of 2010

My Favorite Tracks of the Year:
~ in alphabetical order by artist ~

1. Who Would Jesus Love - Ray Boltz

2. Shake It - Michael Franti and Spearhead

3. The Immortals - Kings of Leon

4. Dive In - Jennifer Knapp

5. Shiver - Megan McCormick

6. Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons

7. Firework - Katy Perry

8. Changed Forever - tobyMac

9. I Was Made for Sunny Days - The Weepies

10. And the Birds Sing - Tyrone Wells

Best of 2010

FAVORITE 3 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR: The Black Keys - Brothers; Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown; Tyrone Wells - Metal & Wood

 

BEST NEW ARTIST: Megan McCormick (above)

 

BEST CONCERT: *tie* The Civil Wars, 3rd & Linsley, Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 24 & Julie Lee, The Station Inn, Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 3

 

BEST BACK-FROM-THE-DEAD ALBUM: Jennifer Knapp - Letting Go

 

Top 10 Songs of 2009

NOTE: Before I post my top 10 songs of 2010, I thought it was high time to post my top 10 of '09. I had a particularly difficult time nailing down my 10 favorite tracks of 2009, but hindsight has finally proven helpful, I suppose.

My Favorite Tracks of the Year:
~ in alphabetical order, by artist ~

1. That Year - Brandi Carlile

2. Poison & Wine - The Civil Wars

3. Sleeping Beauty - Phillip LaRue

4. Solider - Ingrid Michaelson

5. You and No Other - PawnShop Kings

6. Marrow - St. Vincent

7. The One Who Sees Me - Shannon Stephens

8. Get on Your Boots - U2

9. The Spirit Vs. the Kick Drum - Derek Webb

10. Gentle Hours - Yo La Tengo