Nothing Left to Lose

Here are some of my favorite songs in very different genres.

Sugarland "Settlin'"

The hits keep coming from country duo Sugarland. Jennifer Nettles delivers another signature performance with the follow-up to the country smash "Want To." Channeling the right amount of twang and honesty with her vocal she makes you believe she is reaching for the top. She says to "raise the bar high" and we have no reason to doubt her after 3 minutes and 27 seconds of country gold.

Gwen Stefani w/ Akon "The Sweet Escape"

Gwen gets back to the business of making fun and memorable music that made her first album a smash. The quirky sound of this single is the closest she has come to paying homage to her No Doubt days. However, Akon's high pitched chanting throughout the song may prove to be the scene stealer.

Mat Kearney "Nothing Left to Lose"

Nashville based Mat Kearney makes a strong debut on the pop scene with his single from the album of the same name. Taking you on a journey with his lyrics you can appreciate his song writing ability and talent. His gamble payed off with a solid song that stands out among the guy and his guitar genre.