Billboard’s 21 Under 21: Music’s Hottest Minors

They’re young, they’re on a white-hot winning streak, and most importantly, they’re just getting started: These are Billboard.com’s “21 Under 21,” selected not only for their tender age but also for their potential to rule the pop culture zeitgeist over the next 12 months.

Whether it’s a country star whose every song lyric demands hours of analysis (Is she singing about Joe, Taylor or Kanye?!), a beloved breakout character on TV’s hottest high school musical, or a newcomer who landed a record deal on the strength of one Lady Gaga cover, expect them all to to keep us watching — and listening — in the year to come. On to the countdown of our picks!

No. 13: Chris Colfer

Birthdate: May 27, 1990 (age 20)

Why He’s Hot: He portrays underdog diva Kurt Hummel on Fox’s “Glee,” but make no mistake — Colvis, California’s Chris Colfer is a bona fide champ in every way. Colfer’s flaming falsetto helped inspire 12 million people to tune in to the season 2 premiere of “Glee” in September, and “Defying Gravity,” his duet with Lea Michele (Rachel) remains the second most downloaded song from the show’s catalog. With new Gleeks being born every day, we’re confident Kurt’s coming out party is just getting started.

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