: Transitioning from child star to a controversial adult pop figure, Cyrus landed two songs in the top 20—" We Can't Stop " and " Wrecking Ball "—driven by provocative performances and high-concept music videos.
: 17-year-old New Zealander Lorde emerged as a critical and commercial force with " Royals ," which spent nine weeks at #1 and decried the luxury-obsessed culture of pop. 100 Best Songs Of 2013 Billboard
: Imagine Dragons brought rock back to the top 5 with " Radioactive ," a track that set records for its longevity on the chart (87 weeks). Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line's " Cruise " signaled the rising dominance of the "bro-country" sound in the mainstream. : Transitioning from child star to a controversial
: Robin Thicke's " Blurred Lines " was named Billboard's "Song of the Summer," spending 12 consecutive weeks at #1, though it became one of the year's most controversial tracks due to its lyrical content. Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line's " Cruise " signaled