Synth-pop (1981), which produced a series of hit singles. These included "Don't You Want Me", which reached number one in the UK at the end of 1981. Synth-pop reached its commercial peak in the UK in the winter of 1981–2, with bands such as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Japan, Ultravox, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode and even Kraftwerk, enjoying top ten hits. In early 1982 synthesizers were so dominant that the Musicians Union attempted to limit their use. By the end of 1982, these acts had been joined in the charts by synth-based singles from Thomas Dolby, Blancmange, and Tears for
Country pop Know It All", Hunter Hayes' "Wanted", and Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise". Sam Hunt has also earned significant crossover appeal. His 2014 debut album "Montevallo" reached #1 on Top Country Albums and #3 on the "Billboard" 200. His 2017 single "Body Like a Back Road" reached #1 on Hot Country Songs, #6 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and #11 on Adult Top 40. In 2018, many country achieved international pop hit singles in collaborations with mainstream pop artists. This included Chris Stapleton who collaboration with Justin Timberlake on UK & Hot 100 top ten single "Say Something"; Urban-pop star Bebe Rexha