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Grammy Award-winning singer Adele presents her eagerly awaited sophomore album, which includes the single Rolling in the Deep, a bluesy-gospel-disco tune. This CD is the follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut release, 19; both albums were named after her age at the time they were written. Adele, along with British producer Paul Epworth, wrote and produced this release.

Multitalented artist Rihanna’s follow-up to Rated R is her fifth album on Def Jam Recordings. It features the singles Only Girl (In the World) and What’s My Name. Every single off her new album is the perfect Rihanna tune, tailored to her with a little West Indian vibe, a certain tone, a certain sass, and a certain energy. Loud reflects her attitude toward this new album.

Lately it seems like this is Lady Gaga’s world, and the rest of us are just living in it. Now the new queen of shock and awe looks to outdo herself with her highly anticipated third album. Gaga herself has declared that Born This Way will be the ‘greatest album of this decade.’ The hype surrounding this release is certainly off the charts. Features the single and title track Born This Way.

Rising pop star Ke$ha already has song collaboration credits with Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, the Veronicas, and Pitbull. Her debut album Animal features the singles Tik Tok; Blind; and Dancing With Tears in My Eyes.

Ever since her 2006 breakout single Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift has taken the music world by storm. Her last album, Fearless, debuted at #1 and was the best selling release of 2009. It also won Album of the Year at the American Music Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Country Music Association Awards, and the Grammy Awards. Her third album, which features the single Mine, looks destined to be the biggest release of 2010.

The title of Switchfoot’s 2011 release reveals the concept of the band’s album. Here they explore the idea that everything has two sides. The album also features hints of influences from Foo Fighters, Beck, and U2.

Two years after the release of All I Ever Wanted, Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson returns with her fifth release, which includes the single Mr. Know It All. She takes it up a notch, recording an edgy empowerment piece.

The Veggie Tales gang is joined by some very special friends as they sing some of the best loved songs of the holiday season as well as some new songs including Can’t Smile Without You.

The year’s biggest contemporary Christian hits come together in another stellar installment from the WOW series. This time the collection includes hits from Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Sanctus Real, and more.

Taylor Swift rings in the holiday season with a six-song EP featuring a mix of holiday classics and original songs.