So much has happened this year and life has been crazy which has taken me away from my daily writing, but I've got some time on my hands and figured I'd better close out the year right. To start it all off, I've compiled a list of my favorite songs of the year. These are the songs that I've had on repeat all year, and the ones that have really special memories attached to them. 2015 was an awesome year in music, despite Rihanna never giving us ANTi, so let's take a look back at some of the songs that ruled the airwaves (and those that should've).

20. Tinashe, "Player"
The first real taste of the Joyride Tinashe's about to take us on next year is a slice of urban heaven.

19. Hilary Duff, "Sparks"
Hilary's comeback was a bit slow, but once she dropped 'Sparks' the pop diva we all used to know and love made her ultimate return.

18. Carly Rae Jepsen, "I Really Like You"
She may not be the queen of subtlety, but Carly Rae knows how to craft an anthemic earworm of a track.

17. Lana Del Rey, "High By the Beach"
2015 saw the return of Lana's pop noir sound, and this could not be a better summation of why Lana is a pop goddess.

16. Selena Gomez, "Good for You"
Selena seized the opportunity in 2015 and became the true pop star she was always destined to be. Although the album was a hit or miss, she crafted some of the sexiest and slinkiest pop hooks of the year.

15. Adam Lambert, "Ghost Town"
Adam's never had a mass appeal, but this year he finally found his stride as he delved into new sounds, 'Ghost Town' being a prime example.

14. Janelle Monae, "Yoga"
I'd never been a fan of Janelle, but this song was just too damn catchy and sexy to pass over.

13. Giorgio Moroder featuring Britney Spears, "Tom's Diner"
You knew this list wouldn't be complete without Britney. She may only be the featured artist on this one, but her reinterpretation of 'Tom's Diner' is one of the biggest achievements of the year.

12. Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber, "Where Are Ü Now"
Who knew that Skrillex and Diplo would be the ones to revive the Bieb's career?

11. Madonna, "Living for Love"
Madonna had a massively shaky start to her year, but her #RevolutionOfLove campaign soared with one of her best songs in years.

10. Tinashe, "All Hands On Deck"
The R&B queen slayed everything with this track. The choreography is just always on point, and I can't wait to see her blow up in 2016.

9. Rihanna, "Bitch Better Have My Money"
ANTi is nowhere in sight, but Rihanna still ruled the year with this song and it's iconic music video.

8. Justin Bieber, "What Do You Mean?"
With his new found sound courtesy of Skrillex and Diplo, Bieber made his comeback with this infectious joy. And let's not forget T. Kyle's tongue-popping reimagining of the track.

7. Madonna, "Ghosttown"
Madonna's second single from Rebel Heart is a thing of beauty, and its heartfelt message makes it one of the leaders of the pack.

6. Demi Lovato, "Cool for the Summer"
Before 2015 I hated Demi Lovato, but somehow this year I turned into a stan, and it was all thanks to this Song of the Summer.

5. Ellie Goulding, "Love Me Like You Do"
She may have recorded it for the Fifty Shades of Grey but it became one of my most-played songs of the year. It's the perfect pop song with an incredibly infectious hook.

4. Carly Rae Jepsen, "Run Away With Me"
When it comes to pop music, Carly Rae Jepsen just gets it. Her '80s-infused pop is simply delicious, and 'Run Away With Me' is one of the best-written songs of the year.

3. Years & Years, "King"
This London trio hit it big in 2015 with the release of their lead single 'King', and ever since then they've just been getting bigger and bigger. Don't miss their cover of 'Toxic' which is perfect.

2. Justin Bieber, "Sorry"
Justin Bieber? Again? Sorry, he's just so damn good. Every song on the album is perfect, and 'Sorry' is one of the best.

1. Adele, "Hello"
C'mon, who else did you think would take the top spot? With the uttering of the simplest salutation in the world, Adele made the biggest comeback in music history. She broke every possible record with this song, and it launched the biggest first week sales for an album in history. Even though all these other songs are great, nothing else really matters except for this one.

Honorable Mention:

Christine and The Queens, "Christine"
Despite being released in 2014, Christine and The Queens took my year by storm. Introduced to me by a special someone, Christine's music, especially this song, has become one of the soundtracks of my life this year.