Contributor: Marcus Yoars

‘Saw’ touts torture as a “treat”—something that should automatically send most morally minded moviegoers running for the exits.

It bowed as the No. 1 country disc. The single “Jesus, Take the Wheel” became a hit.

Peaked at 2 on the pop chart. “Run It!” spent over a month as the No. 1 pop single.

Album climbed as high as 3. “Lovers & Friends” was a Top-5 pop single.

This Top-40 CD spawned a pair of modern rock hits featuring vocals by frontman/actor Jared Leto.

The Season 5 American Idol champ hit No. 2.

Came in at No. 1. “We Belong Together” became a Top-10 hit.

Entered the pop chart at No. 2

Million-seller topped the country and pop charts. “Feels Like Today” was a Top-10 country single.

It entered the pop and R&B charts at No. 1, selling nearly 600,000 copies its first week.

Disc topped out at No. 2. “When You Were Young” was a Top-20 pop/No. 1 rock single.

Top-10 album. “What You Waiting For?” was the first hit single.

This No. 1 album enjoyed first-week sales of 465,000 copies.

No. 1 pop and R&B disc. “I Love My B–ch” elevated to Top-20 R&B status.

This million-seller spent several weeks at No. 1.