1. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (#2) [+1] [1^st Week At #1]

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber (2^nd of 5 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello (–5)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Remind Me To Forget by Kygo featuring Miguel (+5)

New Entrants
– We only have one new entrant for this week. NF brings his second song to the countdown with his new single Lie. So, I can say that the song is a step up from its predecessor. The difference here is that it doesn’t having the annoying chipmunk voice. It’s just NF singing. I do like the piano work here somewhat. The lyrical content here is good for the most part. What it talks about is someone just simply not being honest in a relationship. Overall, it’s a pretty good song. Though it may not stick with me in the long run, I’m alright with seeing this one gain some ground.

I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight, I’ma Let Blurbs Be Right
– We’ll begin with our one exit. We would like to say good-bye to Finesse. And with no new Bruno Mars singles coming soon, that means that the 24K Magic era has come to a close. It all goes back to the fall of 2016 when Bruno made his comeback with the title track from the album, and then the next year we had That’s What I Like which was one of his biggest hits for 2017. Though Versace On The Floor didn’t take off, we did have Finesse which brings back the new jack swing sound I fell in love with back then. I’ll be grieving for its departure while I wait to see what he has in store soon. Farewell, Finesse. You will be missed.

– New Rules is still going strong here on this countdown even though it has faded elsewhere. Question is: can this song possibly last a year on the countdown? Only time will tell on that.

– Remind Me To Forget makes a big jump in its second week of its tenure. Sounds like people are starting to embrace Kygo after It Ain’t Me became a huge hit for him last year. I hoping this one will follow suit.

– Before introducing Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Ryan Seacrest mentioned that the Backstreet Boys are going on a tour soon. Wow, I’ll bet people are going to be crazy about them again, just like they did back when they were still popular. That aside, it’s nice to see this one gain some momentum as it enters the Top 20 this week.

– Before introducing Better Now, Ryan Seacrest mentioned that Post Malone doesn’t really make the music and that he just sings. Let me guess, he has people who knows what sounds good to the audience. With his recent singles having been successful, I guess they know what they’re doing.

– It’s about time that Never Be The Same has dropped out of the Top 10. I’m hoping it leaves the countdown soon, but it’ll probably hang around for a long while and slowly continue its descent.

– Again, I’m probably one of the few people around here that still really likes The Middle, even though some people will disagree. I’m glad this was a #1 hit here. Too bad it’s no longer in the Top 5. It was fun while it lasted.

– Before introducing In My Blood, Ryan Seacrest mentioned that fans of Shawn Mendes are planning on doing something special for his birthday, which is actually coming up next month. Whatever they do for him, I’m sure it’s going to be very nice. Shawn would definitely appreciate that.

– Delicate entering the Top 5 isn’t much of a surprise given that the song is still going strong, at least somewhat. I certainly wouldn’t mind it hitting #1 in the near future. It’s not Taylor’s best by any means, but it’s still a good song that basically reminds me of some of her songs from 1989.

– On that note, this is the second week in a row in which we have a new #1 song, and a great one at that! No Tears Left To Cry has taken the well-deserved spot that I was waiting for! It’s probably one of her best lead singles for an album since Problem. Ariana has been a favorite of mine ever since, so I’m glad the song was able to take the top spot this week!

Breakouts/On The Verge:

• Fake Love by BTS
• I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha
• Nevermind by Dennis Lloyd

Extras/Optional Extras:

• IDGAF by Dua Lipa
• What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber
• Rude by Magic!
• Let Me by ZAYN
• Work From Home by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign
• Shut Up And Dance by Walk The Moon
• Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani
• 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid

Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. I Like Me Better by Lauv
19. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
18. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello

1 – Bad:
16. I Like It by Cardi B. featuring Bad Bunny and J. Balvin

2 – Mediocre
:None!

3 – Decent:
15. Better Now by Post Malone
14. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B.
13. Alone by Halsey featuring Big Sean & Stefflon Don

4 – Good:
None!

5 – Great:
12. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
11. Nice For What by Drake
10. Sit Next To Me by Foster The People
9. Mine by Bazzi
8. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani
7. Delicate by Taylor Swift
6. Back To You by Selena Gomez
5. Growing Pains by Alessia Cara
4. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
3. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
TIE: 1. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Backstreet Boys

Total Score: 75/100 = 75% (C)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Fantasy by Mariah Carey (1995)

Most Missed Song: Into You by Ariana Grande

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Jumpsuit by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay (#11)

My Top 5 Picks
TIE: 1. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Backstreet Boys
TIE: 1. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
3. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande
4. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
5. Growing Pains by Alessia Cara

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. I Like Me Better by Lauv
2. All Night by Big Boi
3. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie 
4. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
5. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Glorious by Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey: Macklemore’s big return also helped gave Skylar Grey a brief presence. Almost everything about this is just amazing, and we got to hear what Skylar is really capable of with her voice. Plus, the lyrics talking about wanting to start again is just mesmerizing on every level.
The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil’ Wayne: I’d say this is one of Bebe’s more decent songs. Only problem I have is that I’m not huge on Lil’ Wayne’s contribution. But I’ll certainly take this over Meant To Be any day.