My Wish - Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts’ “Hot Mix” for previous “What Hurts the Most” catapulted the country group to the adult contemporary summit with one of the most endearing recorded performances of the year. New pop rerub of Flatts’ No. 1 country single “My Wish” again strips away steel guitar and amps guitars and percussion for a composition with potential to top adult pop and garner catalog airplay for years to come. These guys pretty much have it down: lovelorn lyrics, soaring choruses and songwriting that champions the idea that melody still counts for all — no question why this was the top-selling act of 2006, across all genres. A heroic song that females will flock to, again proving that country is the new pop. Billboard
