Teenagers

by Carl Wiser

In the late '90s, it seemed like the kids were everywhere, with boy bands galore and an influx of Mickey Mouse Club alums like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. But teenagers have always had a presence in pop music, from Donny Osmond to Lil Nas X. We celebrate them in this quiz, starting with the youngest singer to top the chart. (Chart positions referenced are for the US Hot 100).
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November 12, 2021
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