The landscape of pop music has changed greatly in recent years. Part of it has to do with general trends, and part of it has to do with the emergence of new media. Regardless, some new names have emerged recently and the music world is better off for it.

There are a handful of new superstars on the scene that seemingly came out of nowhere. Three years ago, these names were unknown, yet now they’re some of the most recognized ones in the world.

This article is going to focus on some of the names you should expect to see continuing their success at the top of the charts in 2010. Let’s see who to look out for this year.

If you’re a teenager or a parent of one, you’ve surely heard the music of the Jonas Brothers. They’re like the Hanson of this decade, only it seems that they have more staying power. People love the Jonas Brothers and their concert sales are indicative of how big they really are.

How about Lady Gaga? Whether it was Poker Face, Bad Romance, or any other one of her hits, she was all over the place last year. Her shows sell out, and her music videos are highly anticipated.

Many believe that Lady Gaga will be the biggest name in pop music during the course of the next decade, and they could very well be right. Her music is catchy and original, and her image makes things even more interesting.

Taylor Swift’s music may be a bit more low key than Lady Gaga’s, but it’s still excellent nonetheless. She has the looks and the personality to go with her musical talent, and this is never a bad thing when it comes to commercial success.

Lastly, let’s go with another newcomer to the scene. Adam Lambert wowed millions of Americans during his stint on American Idol. While he ultimately lost the competition to Kris Allen, this second place finisher will likely be the more popular artist going forward.

Lambert has an absolutely huge fan base, and his debut release received some pretty high marks from critics. Expect to see more of this glam-rock singing talent for a while.

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