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AOL Names Best New Artists of '06

Posted Dec 17th 2006 8:04PM by M. Tye Comer
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The year gone by saw celebutantes becoming pop divas, established rockers starting new bands and girl-group rejects topping the charts. But which newbies made the biggest impact, and who's going to stick around to rock '07?The AOL Music staff made our list, checked it twice, and came up with the definitive list of 2006's best new artists. Think we were on the money, or completely off base? Check it out and tell us what you think.

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Kendall

why cassie???she cannot sing and if diddy had to choose the best singer on his record label, why her...dannity kane is better...yea where is carrie underwood????

January 20 2007 at 10:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Karolina

What about the All American Rejects?
i mean, dirty little secret
move along
it ends tonight
??
wat happened to them

where's James Blunt?? i love his music!

January 13 2007 at 8:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

krazy

omigod where is kat mcphee and.......dk who else

January 12 2007 at 8:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

lola

I can't believe you omitted Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks. They both have great voices and were very successful in 2006. What were you thinking in choosing Kellie Pickler over Carrie Underwood? Taylor Hicks is one of the best and most original artists to come along in years.

January 08 2007 at 7:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Brenda

Where are Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks? Carrie was BIG last year and Taylor won the title on the most watched TV reality show of the year. His 'Do I Make You Proud' was such a powerful song. What's up with your list?

January 08 2007 at 7:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Julia

According to Billboard magazine out today Taylor Hicks had the #1 single for 2006 in "Do I Make You Proud."

Taylor Hicks should be on this list!

January 08 2007 at 6:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Julia

According to Billboard magazine out today Taylor Hicks had the #1 single for 2006 in "Do I Make You Proud."

Taylor Hicks should be on this list!

January 08 2007 at 6:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

VAL

what about ALL AMERICAN REJECTS?????? they are a great band..esp TY!!!..love the accoustics and voice variations and their videos are downright creative and funny..i'm 52 and they rock my world and make me happy when i'm down..love ya TY!!!!

January 08 2007 at 6:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chelsea

Regina Spektor! She has more music credibility than most of the artists on this list.

January 08 2007 at 6:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Julia

TAYLOR HICKS!! Without a doubt the best new music out there. How in the world could you bypass him for Ne-yo and Daughtry and others (oh, right Daughtry is the part of the screaming, tatooed, gangsta crap that keeps going on an on ). Pure crap - his music! Daughtry's tracks all sound the same. CARRIE UNDERWOOD - can you even say grammy?? Come on people - get real!!

January 08 2007 at 5:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply