Computer Re-format...songs erased on iPod nano

I had a similar experience...except my computer was done for so I had no other choice but to re-format.
I could not back up my songs onto a flash drive etc.
I followed instructions to copy my songs back onto iTunes from my iPod Nano -- This worked.
When I went to update my iPod again all of the songs "could not be found" with the beside every song...This basically ERASED my iPod...and now I have no songs to update or copy.
The majority of my songs were purchased...
Can someone please help me or enlighten me on any way Apple can restore the songs I purchased to me?
Thankyou

The policy on lost songs is that you have to pay to download them again:
"Once a Product is purchased and you receive the Product, it is your responsibility not to lose, destroy, or damage the Product, and Apple shall be without liability to you in the event of any loss, destruction, or damage."
You could try contacting the iTunes Music Store Customer Service and you may be able to persuade them to sanction a second free download however they are not under any obligation to do so.
You can email them from any of the links on this page: iTMS Customer Service

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