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The Stunning entered the official Irish chart at #6 beating Julie Feeney who reached #9. So they advance to the final. Really interesting final positions considering Julie Feeney only peaked at #24 on iTunes. It shows that a lot of viewers must have used the text vote format to purchase the song. On a side note they're also the only two Irish artists in the top 30 this week, their nearest rival is Kodaline at #33. So, if anything is coming from the show at least it's giving an outlet for Irish music to appear in the charts.

The Stunning peaked #6 on iTunes during the week. Julie fared less well only managing #24. It'll be interesting to see their official chart positions, but I think it's safe to say The Stunning are definitely advancing!

The first week saw 90's rockers, The Stunning go up against critically acclaimed Choice Music Prize winning (Irish equivalent to the Mercury Prize), Julie Feeney. The Stunning The song The Stunning chose, 'Run and Hide', is written by Alice Lynskey: And here is The Stunning's version: vs. Julie Feeney The song Julie chose, 'New Tattoo, is written by Tommy Moore: And here's Julie Feeney's version:

Gutted I missed this! Loved 2007 for music!

I hope it's not a sign of things to come new album-wise. It just sounds so odd.

20 Lady Gaga - Bad Romance 19 Jordin Sparks - Battlefield 18 Chase & Status (feat. Plan B) - End Credits 17 Daniel Merriweather - Red 16 Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone 15 La Roux - Bulletproof 14 Alexandra Burke (feat. Flo Rida) - Bad Boys 13 Noisettes - Never Forget You 12 Lily Allen - The Fear 11 La Roux - In For The Kill 10 Lady Gaga - Paparazzi 09 Keri Hilson (feat. Kanye West, Ne-Yo) - Knock You Down 08 Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway 07 Lady Gaga - Just Dance 06 Lady Gaga - Poker Face 05 David Guetta (feat. Kelly Rowland) - When Love Takes Over 04 Dizzee Rascal (feat. Armand Van Helden) - Bonkers 03 Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man 02 Jay-Z (feat. Kanye West & Rihanna) - Run This Town 01 Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams

I hope 'Pompeii' is massive Stateside!

20 Kylie Minogue - Get Outta My Way 19 Kelis - Acapella 18 Lady Gaga & Beyoncé - Telephone 17 Robyn - Dancing On My Own 16 Kylie Minogue - All The Lovers 15 Diana Vickers - Once 14 Swedish House Mafia (feat. Pharrell) - One (Your Name) 13 Tinie Tempah - Pass Out 12 Swedish House Mafia vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza 11 Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) 10 Katy Perry - Teenage Dream 09 Rihanna (feat. Drake) - What's My Name 08 B.o.B (feat. Hayley Williams) - Airplanes 07 Marina & The Diamonds - I Am Not A Robot 06 Alexis Jordan - Happiness 05 Example - Kickstarts 04 Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart 03 Lena - Satellite 02 Eminem & Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie 01 Cheryl Cole - Promise This

Baffled and disappointed at how bad it is. Can't see it cracking the Top 40.

Loving MØ!

I considered buying it after I watched it tonight! Although I'm sure I have the CD format lying around somewhere. :unsure:

I think it could be #1, provided there isn't much competition. She's been so unlucky in the past, but this is definitely her best since 'Starry Eyed'.

Liking 'Lifted' a lot too! I'm finally getting 'La La La' now as well. (Bit late, I know!)

There really is no stopping 'Get Lucky'!

I can imagine it benefiting quite well from featuring in a US TV show. Such a typical 'Grey's Anatomy' song!

I reckon it'll be top ten off the back of their popularity but I'm not sure it's catchy enough to have a major impact.

I'm just viewing it as a song contest. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the two songs that came from it last week!

I think if it was pitched to artists in a sort of judging role way, almost like the coaches on The Voice, it could work. Granted you're not going to get those who have records out at the moment or have forthcoming albums due soon, but I could definitely see artists like Will Young, Natasha Bedingfield, Duffy, Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Stereophonics, etc. taking part. i.e. Artists who are slightly off the radar, but not so off the radar that it's unfathomable that they'd take part.

Can't see this making the Top 40, unfortunately. Maybe if they'd capitalised on the success of The Big Reunion sooner.

I think it might just fall short of the top spot. Maybe #2 or #3. Great song though!

Last Friday saw the launch of new Irish reality TV show 'The Hit'. Apparently there has been massive interest in the show from the UK, US and around the world. So it could be appearing on a screen near you in the near future. For those who don't know anything about the series, here's a quick synopsis: The series is filmed live in front of a live audience at Dublin's O2 Arena, it's sort of an X Factor/The Voice style show for songwriters. Round 1: Room Chase (pre-recorded) Each week six amateur songwriters enter individual pods. Two established artists then begin a battle to choose two songs from the six songs. They can enter any room as long as their opponent is not in it. If they like the song they press a button outside the pod to lock it in. The catch is, if they pick a song too early they risk missing out on another potential song. Also if an artist likes a song but doesn't want to lock it in immediately they risk losing it to their apposing singer. Each singer picks two songs each. Meaning two of the original six songwriters are eliminated. *The artists then go to a recording studio with both their chosen songwriters where they get to work on recording their future single* Round 2: Live Show Both artists come out with their chosen songwriters. The artist then performs their favoured of the two songs they chose. This song will be their next single. Then, both artists' songs are released on iTunes. At the ended of the week the highest charting song in the official chart advances to the final. These rounds continue for fice weeks meaning there will be five song in the grand finale which takes place in the sixth week. Still following? Good! I know it may sound complicated, but it's so much more understandable when watching. It's also interesting to follow the chart every week to see which songs are doing well and which aren't. I've created this thread to follow the chart positions of the songs and to discuss the songs. Hopefully some of you will be interested!