The crossword solution for the term 'UNLIKELY TOP 40 SONGS' is ARIAS, which stands for the American Music Awards. The American Music Awards are an annual awards show that honors the best in music from the past year. It is one of the biggest music events of the year and celebrates the most popular songs in the United States. The award categories include Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Latin, and Contemporary Inspirational. The award for 'Unlikely Top 40 Songs' recognizes songs that have made it to the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but are not typically considered mainstream hits.