What’s Your Favorite Song from 2006 After 20 Years? Share Your Vote!
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In 2026, the music industry will mark the 20th anniversary of 2006, a year that witnessed the emergence of iconic tracks and memorable hits. As this milestone approaches, the songs of 2006 remain etched in the memories of many listeners.
To commemorate this occasion, Billboard has curated a list of 100 of the most influential tracks released during this transformative year. Among those celebrated are artists like Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Shakira, and Carrie Underwood, each contributing memorable hits that continue to resonate. Other noteworthy names include Fergie, Gnarls Barkley, My Chemical Romance, The Killers, T.I., Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland.
The year also marked the debut of several future superstars, most notably Taylor Swift, who released her first single in 2006. This year also saw new music from Aly and AJ, Danity Kane, and Paris Hilton.
As Billboard presents its staff picks for the top songs of the year, listeners are invited to reflect on their favorites. From mid-2000s dance-pop to classic hip-hop, punk rock, and anthemic country, fans are encouraged to share which song they consider the defining track of 2006. The year-end Billboard Hot 100 from two decades ago highlights memorable hits, including Rihanna’s “SOS,” Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day,” Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone’s “Ridin’,” Sean Paul’s “Temperature,” and Fort Minor and Holly Brook’s “Where’d You Go” as the top five commercial successes of the year.
Readers are encouraged to cast their votes for the 2006 song they believe stands out as the best in a poll provided below.
