No doubt, Tiktok’s influence might just be the strongest when it comes to making music popular. Whether it’s a classic piece or a recent release, if it’s in luck and accompanied by a Tiktok challenge, it would definitely become a trend. The 2022 Grammy nominees for the year’s 10 song of the year, seven are popularized by Tiktok through featuring their songs in videos. From dance routines, memes, and random flexes, here are this year’s biggest songs that topped the charts.

'Drivers License' by Olivia Rodrigo

"Drivers License" broke the record for most weekly streams in Spotify and Amazon Music. Nearly 2 million videos on Tiktok with The "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" star’s debut inspired trends featuring TikTokers falling backward onto a bed at the break of the song’s bridge — imitating Rodrigo’s dramatic music video performance. - Today

'Kiss Me More' by Doja Cat

Earning over a billion streams on Spotify alone, Doja Cat’s "Kiss Me More" went trending with a Tiktok dance craze having a ton of hip shaking and synchronous arm fluttering for 2.3 million inspired videos, resulting the pop singer to an 8-nomination feat. - Today

'Happier Than Ever' by Billie Eilish

Eilish’s "Happier than Ever" has TikTok videos featuring fans ranting about broken romance with the song subtly humming in the background, enthusiasts screaming the bridge into cameras, or reacting to Eilish’s live performance of the hit on her world tour has shortly amassed over 500,000 since its release on July. - Today  

'Peaches' by Justin Bieber 

Beiber’s wife and model, Hailey Bieber, started a Peaches Makeup Challenge hashtag that totaled approximately 80 million views on the app. "Peaches" might be Justin’s third trophy.  - Today

'Leave the Door Open' by Silk Sonic

Girlfriends and wives used the chorus lyrics, “I’ma leave the door open,” to imitate their husbands leaving household doors wide open: cabinets, drawers, and the toilet seat too. Silk Sonic is a super duo collaboration featuring Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak — hoping to snag their first Grammy as a group this year. - Today

'Bad Habits' by Ed Sheeran

TikTokers use the song to admit their own daily bad habits. The "Shape of You" singer himself shared his own rendition of bad habits featuring nail biting, alcohol, and too much junk food. - Today

'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' by Lil Nas X

Lil Nas uploaded teaser clips of the song on TikTok months before its release. Though, it sparked a controversy for its graphic depiction of the singer sliding down a stripper poll descending into hell. The song, however, became a meme frenzy with users showing themselves at the gates of heaven bargaining to get in while "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" is heard in the background while he slides past off camera. - Today

List Source: Today.com

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