Top 89 Songs of 2019

Top 89 SongsCelebrate another year of great music! Follow along as we count down the top 89 songs of the year, as chosen by you.

As the Top 89 countdown airs, results are revealed online here. Follow along and join the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #Top89!

Explore the results of our bonus categories, plus The Current staff picks:

• Top 89 of 2019: Twin Cities Concerts
• Top 89 of 2019: Best New Artists
• Top 89 of 2019: Best Sessions
• Top 89 of 2019: Best Albums
• Top 89 of 2019: Notable Local Releases
• Top 89 of 2019: Staff Picks
Results for The Current's Top 89 Songs of 2019 will post below as they are revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 31. At 5 p.m. CT, we'll look back on the top songs of the decade. Then, around 5:50 p.m., we'll dive into your favorite songs. The whole shebang will re-air at noon on Jan. 1.

  1. 1.
    Lizzo: "Juice"

    "Juice"

    Lizzo
    Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
    Lizzo's career: A timeline from the Chalice to 'Cuz I Love You'
  2. 2.
    Billie Eilish: "bad guy"

    "bad guy"

    Billie Eilish
    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
    Album of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'
  3. 3.
    Lizzo: "Truth Hurts"

    "Truth Hurts"

    Lizzo
    Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
    Lizzo sets Billboard chart record with number one hit "Truth Hurts"
  4. 4.
    J.S. Ondara: "Saying Goodbye"

    "Saying Goodbye"

    J.S. Ondara
    Tales of America
    J.S. Ondara is 'Tales of America' troubadour in The Current studio
  5. 5.
    Sharon Van Etten: "Seventeen"

    "Seventeen"

    Sharon Van Etten
    Remind Me Tomorrow
    Watch Sharon Van Etten's #Microshow at the Warming House in Minneapolis
  6. 6.
    Big Thief: "Not"

    "Not"

    Big Thief
    Two Hands
    Big Thief explore new sounds live in The Current studio
  7. 7.
    Bon Iver: "Hey, Ma"

    "Hey, Ma"

    Bon Iver
    i,i
    Album of the Week: Bon Iver, 'i,i'
  8. 8.
    Lizzo: "Cuz I Love You"

    "Cuz I Love You"

    Lizzo
    Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
    Video: Lizzo's time in Minnesota
  9. 9.
    Vampire Weekend: "Harmony Hall"

    "Harmony Hall"

    Vampire Weekend
    Father of the Bride
    Album of the Week: Vampire Weekend, 'Father of the Bride'
  10. 10.
    Lizzo: "Like A Girl"

    "Like A Girl"

    Lizzo
    Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
    Lizzo performs rare acoustic set in The Current studio
  11. 11.
    Gary Clark Jr.: "This Land"

    "This Land"

    Gary Clark Jr.
    This Land
    Album of the Week: Gary Clark Jr., 'This Land'
  12. 12.
    Jenny Lewis: "Red Bull & Hennessy"

    "Red Bull & Hennessy"

    Jenny Lewis
    On The Line
    Watch Jenny Lewis perform a #Microshow in the Clown Lounge in St. Paul
  13. 13.
    Jade Bird: "I Get No Joy"

    "I Get No Joy"

    Jade Bird
    Jade Bird
    Watch Jade Bird perform a live set at the Armory in Minneapolis
  14. 14.
    Better Oblivion Community Center: "Dylan Thomas"

    "Dylan Thomas"

    Better Oblivion Community Center
    Better Oblivion Community Center
    Better Oblivion Community Center, a new project from Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, debuts on 'Colbert'
  15. 15.
    Billie Eilish: "bury a friend"

    "bury a friend"

    Billie Eilish
    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
    Billie Eilish: 'All I can say is, be patient'
  16. 16.
    Dessa & the Minnesota Orchestra: "Velodrome - Live"

    "Velodrome - Live"

    Dessa & the Minnesota Orchestra
    Sound the Bells
    Listen/Watch - The Making of Dessa's 'Sound the Bells'
  17. 17.
    The Highwomen: "Redesigning Women"

    "Redesigning Women"

    The Highwomen
    The Highwomen
    Listen: Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Natalie Hemby are The Highwomen
  18. 18.
    Vampire Weekend: "This Life"

    "This Life"

    Vampire Weekend
    Father of the Bride
    Vampire Weekend made their Minnesota debut ten years ago today
  19. 19.
    Jenny Lewis: "Heads Gonna Roll"

    "Heads Gonna Roll"

    Jenny Lewis
    On The Line
    Review and photos: Jenny Lewis keeps fans ‘On the Line’ (in a good way) at the Palace Theatre
  20. 20.
    Lizzo: "Tempo (feat. Missy Elliott)"

    "Tempo (feat. Missy Elliott)"

    Lizzo
    Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
    Review and photos: Palace Theatre loses it for self-love champion Lizzo
  21. 21.
    Brittany Howard: "Stay High"

    "Stay High"

    Brittany Howard
    Jaime
    Album review: With 'Jaime,' Brittany Howard makes her declaration as a solo star | Prince: The Story of 1999 bonus feature: Brittany Howard, 'Prince always stayed true to himself'
  22. 22.
    The National: "Rylan"

    "Rylan"

    The National
    I Am Easy to Find
    The National perform an inspiring set at Rock the Garden 2019
  23. 23.
    Lana Del Rey: "Doin' Time"

    "Doin' Time"

    Lana Del Rey
    Norman F—ing Rockwell!
    Lana Del Rey on her journey from 'Born to Die' to 'Norman F---ing Rockwell!'
  24. 24.
    Wilco: "Love Is Everywhere (Beware)"

    "Love Is Everywhere (Beware)"

    Wilco
    Ode to Joy
    Interview with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco
  25. 25.
    Lana Del Rey: "The greatest"

    "The greatest"

    Lana Del Rey
    Norman F—ing Rockwell!
    Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Norman F--ing Rockwell!'
  26. 26.
    The Highwomen: "Highwomen"

    "Highwomen"

    The Highwomen
    The Highwomen
    Hear The Highwomen's new statement song, 'Highwomen'
  27. 27.
    Cloud Cult : "Best Time of My Life"

    "Best Time of My Life"

    Cloud Cult
    Best Time of My Life - Single
    Cloud Cult, J.S. Ondara, Annie Mack, and Porcupine gift The Current’s 14th Birthday Party with their music
  28. 28.
    Andrew Bird: "Sisyphus"

    "Sisyphus"

    Andrew Bird
    My Finest Work Yet
    Watch Andrew Bird in concert at the Palace Theatre
  29. 29.
    Sturgill Simpson: "Sing Along"

    "Sing Along"

    Sturgill Simpson
    Sound & Fury
    Hear 'Sing Along,' from Sturgill Simpson's new album (and anime film)
  30. 30.
    Maggie Rogers: "Burning"

    "Burning"

    Maggie Rogers
    Heard It in a Past Life
    Concert review and photos: Maggie Rogers brings sweet abandon to the Armory
  31. 31.
    The Black Keys: "Lo/Hi"

    "Lo/Hi"

    The Black Keys
    "Let's Rock"
    Step into the Black Keys' world with Jim McGuinn
  32. 32.
    Tame Impala: "Borderline"

    "Borderline"

    Tame Impala
    Borderline - Single
    Theft of the Dial: Kevin Parker and Jay Watson of Tame Impala (2015)
  33. 33.
    Dessa: "Good For You"

    "Good For You"

    Dessa
    Good For You - Single
    Hi, Dessa: My awkward transition from fan to critic and back again
  34. 34.
    The Cactus Blossoms: "Please Don't Call Me Crazy"

    "Please Don't Call Me Crazy"

    The Cactus Blossoms
    Easy Way
    Watch the Cactus Blossoms' #Microshow performance
  35. 35.
    J.S. Ondara: "Lebanon"

    "Lebanon"

    J.S. Ondara
    Tales of America
    Grammy nominee J.S. Ondara talks about his 'impossible career'
  36. 36.
    Hozier: "Almost (Sweet Music)"

    "Almost (Sweet Music)"

    Hozier
    Wasteland, Baby!
    Hozier performs a stunning set of songs on Oake and Riley in the Morning
  37. 37.
    The Raconteurs: "Now That You're Gone"

    "Now That You're Gone"

    The Raconteurs
    Help Us Stranger
    The Raconteurs mark their return: 'We have this chemistry'
  38. 38.
    Jenny Lewis: "Wasted Youth"

    "Wasted Youth"

    Jenny Lewis
    On The Line
    Interview: Jenny Lewis gets 'On the Line' to talk about new album
  39. 39.
    Angel Olsen: "All Mirrors"

    "All Mirrors"

    Angel Olsen
    All Mirrors
    Angel Olsen performs songs from 'All Mirrors' in The Current studio
  40. 40.
    Chance the Rapper: "Do You Remember (feat. Death Cab for Cutie)"

    "Do You Remember (feat. Death Cab for Cutie)"

    Chance the Rapper
    The Big Day
    'The Big Day' is finally here: stream Chance The Rapper's debut album
  41. 41.
    Clairo: "Bags"

    "Bags"

    Clairo
    Immunity
    Review and photos: Clairo turns the Varsity Theater into her own private world
  42. 42.
    Joseph: "Fighter"

    "Fighter"

    Joseph
    Good Luck, Kid
    Joseph sing their truth in The Current studio
  43. 43.
    Beck: "Saw Lightning"

    "Saw Lightning"

    Beck
    Hyperspace
    Album of the Week: Beck, 'Hyperspace'
  44. 44.
    Frank Turner: "Sister Rosetta"

    "Sister Rosetta"

    Frank Turner
    No Man's Land
    Frank Turner performs a solo acoustic set in The Current studio
  45. 45.
    DJ Shadow: "Rocket Fuel (feat. De La Soul)"

    "Rocket Fuel (feat. De La Soul)"

    DJ Shadow
    Our Pathetic Age
    Theft of the Dial: DJ Shadow
  46. 46.
    Gary Clark Jr.: "Pearl Cadillac"

    "Pearl Cadillac"

    Gary Clark Jr.
    This Land
    Gary Clark Jr. performs live in the UBS Forum
  47. 47.
    Aldous Harding: "The Barrel"

    "The Barrel"

    Aldous Harding
    Designer
    Aldous Harding performs an acoustic set in The Current studio
  48. 48.
    Tame Impala: "Patience"

    "Patience"

    Tame Impala
    Patience - Single
    Photos: Tame Impala unleash color, confetti at Surly Festival Field
  49. 49.
    Michael Kiwanuka: "Hero"

    "Hero"

    Michael Kiwanuka
    Kiwanuka
    Album of the Week: Michael Kiwanuka, 'KIWANUKA'
  50. 50.
    Billie Eilish: "when the party's over"

    "when the party's over"

    Billie Eilish
    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
    Review and photos: Billie Eilish draws devoted fans to the Armory in Minneapolis
  51. 51.
    Of Monsters And Men: "Alligator"

    "Alligator"

    Of Monsters And Men
    Fever Dream
    Of Monsters and Men perform an acoustic set in The Current studio
  52. 52.
    Fontaines D.C.: "Boys In The Better Land"

    "Boys In The Better Land"

    Fontaines D.C.
    Dogrel
    Watch Fontaines D.C. perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas
  53. 53.
    The New Pornographers: "Falling Down The Stairs Of Your Smile"

    "Falling Down The Stairs Of Your Smile"

    The New Pornographers
    In the Morse Code of Brake Lights
    The New Pornographers bring 'Brake Lights' to The Current studio
  54. 54.
    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: "Bright Horses"

    "Bright Horses"

    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
    Ghosteen
    Album of the Week: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 'Ghosteen'
  55. 55.
    Local Natives: "When Am I Gonna Lose You"

    "When Am I Gonna Lose You"

    Local Natives
    Violet Street
    Local Natives perform in The Current studio
  56. 56.
    Bad Bad Hats: "Wide Right"

    "Wide Right"

    Bad Bad Hats
    Wide Right
    Watch Bad Bad Hats perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas
  57. 57.
    Caamp: "Peach Fuzz"

    "Peach Fuzz"

    Caamp
    By and By
    Caamp plant a stake in The Current studio
  58. 58.
    Sharon Van Etten: "Jupiter 4"

    "Jupiter 4"

    Sharon Van Etten
    Remind Me Tomorrow
    Review and photos: Sharon Van Etten goes gale-force at First Avenue
  59. 59.
    Hozier: "Movement"

    "Movement"

    Hozier
    Wasteland, Baby!
    Interview: Hozier talks about new album 'Wasteland, Baby!'
  60. 60.
    Cigarettes After Sex: "Heavenly"

    "Heavenly"

    Cigarettes After Sex
    Cry
  61. 61.
    Alice Merton: "Funny Business"

    "Funny Business"

    Alice Merton
    Mint
    Album of the Week: Alice Merton, 'Mint'
  62. 62.
    HAIM: "Summer Girl"

    "Summer Girl"

    HAIM
    Summer Girl - Single
    HAIM, relaxed, release Lou Reed-inspired 'Summer Girl'
  63. 63.
    Black Pumas: "Colors"

    "Colors"

    Black Pumas
    Black Pumas
    Black Pumas perform in The Current studio
  64. 64.
    Sleater-Kinney: "The Center Won't Hold"

    "The Center Won't Hold"

    Sleater-Kinney
    The Center Won't Hold
    Sleater-Kinney share title cut to new album, 'The Center Won't Hold'
  65. 65.
    Vampire Weekend: "Sunflower (feat. Steve Lacy)"

    "Sunflower (feat. Steve Lacy)"

    Vampire Weekend
    Father of the Bride
    Interview: Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig talks with Jade
  66. 66.
    Cage the Elephant: "Ready To Let Go"

    "Ready To Let Go"

    Cage the Elephant
    Social Cues
    Album of the Week: Cage The Elephant, 'Social Cues'
  67. 67.
    The Highwomen: "The Chain"

    "The Chain"

    The Highwomen
    The Kitchen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    Coffee Break: Supergroups
  68. 68.
    Bon Iver: "Naeem"

    "Naeem"

    Bon Iver
    i,i
    Concert review: Bon Iver light up St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center
  69. 69.
    Billie Eilish: "all the good girls go to hell"

    "all the good girls go to hell"

    Billie Eilish
    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
    Music News: Billie Eilish releasing hotly-anticipated debut album
  70. 70.
    Pedro the Lion: "Yellow Bike"

    "Yellow Bike"

    Pedro the Lion
    Phoenix
    Watch Pedro the Lion's #Microshow performance, featuring new songs from 'Phoenix'
  71. 71.
    The Beths: "Happy Unhappy"

    "Happy Unhappy"

    The Beths
    Future Me Hates Me
    Listen to The Beths tear through songs on 'Future Me Hates Me' at Rock the Garden
  72. 72.
    Soccer Mommy: "lucy"

    "lucy"

    Soccer Mommy
    lucy - Single
    Interview: Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison talks new music, 'The Matrix,' and Bruce Springsteen's romantic nostalgia
  73. 73.
    Andrew Bird: "Bloodless"

    "Bloodless"

    Andrew Bird
    My Finest Work Yet
    Album of the Week: Andrew Bird, 'My Finest Work Yet'
  74. 74.
    Dessa: "Grade School Games"

    "Grade School Games"

    Dessa
    Grade School Games - Single
    Premiere: Dessa's new song "Grade School Games"
  75. 75.
    Better Oblivion Community Center: "Didn't Know What I Was In For"

    "Didn't Know What I Was In For"

    Better Oblivion Community Center
    Better Oblivion Community Center
    Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue
  76. 76.
    Charlie Parr: "Jubilee"

    "Jubilee"

    Charlie Parr
    Charlie Parr
    Charlie Parr uses injury to reassess and record
  77. 77.
    White Reaper: "Might Be Right"

    "Might Be Right"

    White Reaper
    Might Be Right
    White Reaper bring their unwavering rock sound to The Current
  78. 78.
    Big Thief: "UFOF"

    "UFOF"

    Big Thief
    U.F.O.F.
    Album of the Week: Big Thief, 'U.F.O.F.'
  79. 79.
    Vampire Weekend: "Unbearably White"

    "Unbearably White"

    Vampire Weekend
    Father of the Bride
    Album of the Week: Vampire Weekend, 'Father of the Bride'
  80. 80.
    The Head and the Heart: "Missed Connection"

    "Missed Connection"

    The Head and the Heart
    Living Mirage
    The Head and the Heart perform an acoustic set at The Current
  81. 81.
    The Highwomen: Crowded Table

    Crowded Table

    The Highwomen
    The Highwomen
    Album of the Week: The Highwomen, 'The Highwomen'
  82. 82.
    26 BATS!: "Do What You Do"

    "Do What You Do"

    26 BATS!
    Onyx
    'If it’s good, it’s good': Bailey Cogan and 26 BATS! let loose and defy genre
  83. 83.
    The Avett Brothers: "High Steppin'"

    "High Steppin'"

    The Avett Brothers
    Closer Than Together
    Get to know the Steppers in 'High Steppin' - the dancers in the new Avett Brothers' video
  84. 84.
    The Comet Is Coming: "Summon The Fire"

    "Summon The Fire"

    The Comet Is Coming
    Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
  85. 85.
    Sleater-Kinney: "Hurry On Home"

    "Hurry On Home"

    Sleater-Kinney
    The Center Won't Hold
    Watch Sleater-Kinney in concert at the Palace Theatre
  86. 86.
    Courtney Barnett: "Everybody Here Hates You"

    "Everybody Here Hates You"

    Courtney Barnett
    Everybody Here Hates You - Single
    Watch Courtney Barnett deliver hit after hit at Rock the Garden
  87. 87.
    Spoon: "No Bullets Spent"

    "No Bullets Spent"

    Spoon
    No Bullets Spent
    Everything Hits: Spoon release an old-school greatest hits album into a digital age
  88. 88.
    Calexico and Iron & Wine: "Father Mountain"

    "Father Mountain"

    Calexico and Iron & Wine
    Years To Burn
    Sam Beam and Joey Burns on Iron & Wine and Calexico's latest collaboration, 'Years to Burn' | Calexico and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert
  89. 89.
    Brittany Howard: "History Repeats"

    "History Repeats"

    Brittany Howard
    Jaime
    Watch Brittany Howard live in concert at the Palace Theatre
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