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“While “American Idol” has produced its share of stars, Julianne Hough is the first artist to emerge from “Dancing With the Stars,” the hit show on which she has made a name for herself as a two-time champion. Her solid debut proves she’s also capable in the recording studio. “That Song in My Head” does just what the title implies—it sticks in your head, as does “You, You, You.” While the set is mostly G-rated, “Hide Your Matches” is filled with smoking sensuality. On “Hello,” she admonishes a pal for her bad choices in men while “Help Me, Help You” finds her assisting a friend struggling with alcohol addiction. Some of Nashville’s top songwriters contributed and Hough handles their offerings with the grace and style that “Dancing With the Stars” viewers have come to expect. —Ken Tucker”