If you were among the scores who hadn’t yet defected from MySpace in 2007, you may remember Colbie Caillat as one of the top unsigned (and heavily promoted) artists on that site.

I’m just getting to know this talented singer’s work, and I highly recommend you do, too. Her best-known single is “Bubbly.” It was all over pop radio months ago. And despite the heavy-rotation, I never tired of her upbeat and bright delivery.

Her tracks are loaded with hooks galore and great choruses that WILL get stuck in your head. But that’s not a bad thing. She is the type of artist who puts a smile on your face. Her phrasing and emphasis on the offbeat (reggae influence?) elicit head nods and smiles, not groans.

Caillat’s making quite a push toward fame these days. If you’re an avid watcher of So You Think You Can Dance, the track “Battle” will sound familiar. It was featured on last night’s episode. And she’s making plenty of tour stops and public appearances. She’ll be in Dallas tomorrow, and you have TWO opportunities to see her. In addition to Friday’s concert with Howie Day and Trevor Hall at The Palladium, she will be signing autographs and meeting with fans from 2 to 3 p.m. at Best Buy in Farmers Branch. Find out more about that appearance on her blog.

Quick-shot thoughts

• Sounds a bit like: A more-talented and mature Miley … with a dash of Fergie’s raspiness, less the high-note wailing.

• She’s got good friends: Among them, Jason Mraz, Trevor Hall, Josh Reeves and Kara DioGuardi (yes, of American Idol). Caillat pitched in on Mraz’s “Lucky,” and Reeves/DioGuardi helped with the songwriting duties on Breakthrough.

Check back next week for a concert review and video photoplay from Caillat’s concert. If you go to a show definitely post your reviews and photos on neighborsgo.com. They may appear in an upcoming edition of the paper!