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- ↑ Jonathan Cohen, "Beyonce Begins Seventh Week As Hot 100 Leader", Billboard.com, January 18, 2007.
- ↑ "The Wreckers Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ↑ "The Wreckers Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "The Wreckers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.