Must Watch Videos–RHODES, Sawyer Fredericks, Taylor Swift–May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day! We hope that everyone is enjoying some BBQ, family and friends and hopefully nice weather. This special Memorial Day countdown for Must Watch YouTube videos features a large range. From country to pop this countdown has it covered. So after you are done celebrating this long weekend and you are headed back to work, or school check out all of the videos that we cannot stop watching this week.

Taylor Swift has packed a variety of talent into her “Bad Blood” music video, which debuted at the Billboard Music Awards. Just to name a few, fans can see Lily Aldridge, Zendaya, Haley Williams, Gigi Hadid, Ellie Goulding, Hailee Steinfeld, Lena Dunham, Jessica Alba and Selena Gomez all in the video. Swift has created a small feature film for “Bad Blood” with the help of Joseph Kahn and this one is sure not to disappoint fans.

This Memorial Day countdown also features country stars, Hunter Hayes and Luke Bryan. Hayes has released the lyric video for his next single, “21” and Bryan debuted his next single, “Kick The Dust Up” on the finale of NBC’s The Voice. Country is once again making its mark in the summer.

What are you watching this week and what is your favorite video on this countdown? Let us know which music videos you are watching and which is your favorite video out of our top ten recap.

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10. RHODES-Close Your Eyes

RHODES has released “Close Your Eyes” and this is the video to check out this week if you are looking for something different yet modern to add to your weekly playlist.

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9. Owl City ft. Aloe Blacc-Verge

Aloe Blacc launched onto the music scene with “Wake Me Up” and now Blacc has teamed up with Owl City. It seems like a musical match made in heaven when these two come together. It is not only inspiring but makes everyone want to get up and dance and celebrate.

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8. Sawyer Fredericks-Please

Season eight winner of The Voice Sawyer Fredericks is celebrating his win and has a brand new single out with a music video to match. “Please” was written for Fredericks by Ray Lamontagne.

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7. Alesso ft. Sirena-Sweet Escape

Alesso has teamed up with Sirena for the hit “Sweet Escape.” This song brings in the modern elements that are topping the charts; it has catchy lyrics, EDM influences and a beat that can take over clubs everywhere. The song is fun and the music video feels like a modern and visual representation of the EDM track.

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6. Coldplay’s Game of Thrones: Musical (Red Nose Day)

One of the most popular videos that have come out of the “Red Nose Day” campaign was Coldplay working with the cast of Game of Thrones to create a musical. The almost twelve minute long video shows behind the scenes look at rehearsals and featured some main Thrones cast members performing some hilarious original musical numbers.

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5. Ed Sheeran and Kermit-Rainbow Connection (Red Nose Day)

Red Nose Day, which was an initiative to help fight childhood hunger and assist those young adults living in poverty. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise money and awareness while having fun. Many celebrities got in on the act, including Ed Sheeran who teamed up with Kermit The Frog for this cover of “Rainbow Connection.”

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4. Hunter Hayes-21

Country star, Hunter Hayes has released his next single and it sounds more like a party anthem with a country influence than a traditional country song. “21” is fun and is perfect in time for the summer. Fans can look forward to hearing it live when Hayes joins Sam Hunt and Lady Antebellum on the “Wheels Up” tour.

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3. Luke Bryan-Kick The Dust Up

Luke Bryan debuted his latest single during the finale of NBC’s The Voice. The song once again combines his pop/country style and will soon to prove be another massive hit for the “Drunk On You” star.

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2. Rachel Platten-Fight Song

Rachel has written an anthem. The lyrics to “Fight Song” not only inspire but help to empower fans everywhere. The music video captures that natural fire and emotion that the lyrics bring out of Platten vocally and is a must watch this week.

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1. Taylor Swift-Bad Blood

Taylor Swift has packed more celebrities into this music video than most episodes of Entourage. Just to name a few of those seen in the video; Lily Aldridge, Zendaya, Haley Williams, Gigi Hadid, Ellie Goulding, Hailee Steinfeld, Lena Dunham, Jessica Alba and Selena Gomez. “Bad Blood” also features the addition of Kendrick Lamar who was not featured on the 1989 album. The video, which feels more like a short film in the hands of director Joseph Kahn, has Swift as the femme fatale ready and armed with catchy lyrics and incredible sci-fi inspired outfits.