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== Specific genres ==
==Specific genres==
*[[2009 in rock music]]
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===January===
===January===
*[[January 8]] – [[Lady Gaga]]'s debut single "[[Just Dance (song)|Just Dance]]" hit number one on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] after 22 weeks – the second longest climb to number one since November 2000 (27 weeks).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269648/lady-gaga-dances-to-the-top-of-hot-100|title=Lady GaGa Dances to the Top Of Hot 100|last=Cohen |first=Jonathan|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=January 8, 2009|access-date=January 9, 2009}}</ref>
*[[January 8]] – [[Lady Gaga]]'s debut single "[[Just Dance (song)|Just Dance]]" hit number one on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] after 22 weeks – the second longest climb to number one since November 2000 (27 weeks).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269648/lady-gaga-dances-to-the-top-of-hot-100|title=Lady GaGa Dances to the Top Of Hot 100|last=Cohen |first=Jonathan|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=January 8, 2009|access-date=January 9, 2009}}</ref>
*[[January 16]]–[[February 1]] – The [[Big Day Out]] festival takes place in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], headlined by [[Neil Young]], [[The Shiny Brights]], [[The Prodigy]] and [[Arctic Monkeys]]. [[The Vines (band)|The Vines]], who are originally on the lineup, cancel all appearances due to concerns around frontman [[Craig Nicholls]]' mental health.
*[[January 16]] – [[February 1]] – The [[Big Day Out]] festival takes place in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]], headlined by [[Neil Young]], [[The Shiny Brights]], [[The Prodigy]] and [[Arctic Monkeys]]. [[The Vines (band)|The Vines]], who are originally on the lineup, cancel all appearances due to concerns around frontman [[Craig Nicholls]]' mental health.
*[[January 17]] – [[Koncerthuset]], a new concert hall, is officially opened in [[Copenhagen]], by Queen [[Margrethe II of Denmark]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wb-sg.com/projects/danishradio/|title=Danish radio|publisher=wb-sg.com|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
*[[January 17]] – [[Koncerthuset]], a new concert hall, is officially opened in [[Copenhagen]], by Queen [[Margrethe II of Denmark]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wb-sg.com/projects/danishradio/|title=Danish radio|publisher=wb-sg.com|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
*[[January 18]] – As part of the inaugural celebration of US President [[Barack Obama]], an inaugural concert entitled "[[We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial|We Are One]]" is held at the Lincoln Memorial. Performers include [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Renée Fleming]], [[Caleb Green]], [[Josh Groban]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Heather Headley]], [[Beyoncé]], [[Bettye LaVette]], [[Pete Seeger]], [[Shakira]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[James Taylor]], [[U2]] and [[Stevie Wonder]].<ref name="WAOTOIC">{{cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117939371.html?categoryid=1264&cs=1|title=We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration|access-date=2009-02-08|date=2009-01-18|publisher=RBI|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|author=Gallo, Phil}}</ref> Several of the songs performed had been used by [[Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign|Obama's presidential campaign]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10552601 | title=Masses pour into Washington to witness history in the making | author=Lamb, Nicola | newspaper=[[The New Zealand Herald]] | date=2009-01-20}}</ref>
*[[January 18]] – As part of the inaugural celebration of US President [[Barack Obama]], an inaugural concert entitled "[[We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial|We Are One]]" is held at the Lincoln Memorial. Performers include [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Garth Brooks]], [[Renée Fleming]], [[Caleb Green]], [[Josh Groban]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Heather Headley]], [[Beyoncé]], [[Bettye LaVette]], [[Pete Seeger]], [[Shakira]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[James Taylor]], [[U2]] and [[Stevie Wonder]].<ref name="WAOTOIC">{{cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117939371.html?categoryid=1264&cs=1|title=We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration|access-date=2009-02-08|date=2009-01-18|publisher=RBI|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|author=Gallo, Phil}}</ref> Several of the songs performed had been used by [[Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign|Obama's presidential campaign]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10552601 | title=Masses pour into Washington to witness history in the making | author=Lamb, Nicola | newspaper=[[The New Zealand Herald]] | date=2009-01-20}}</ref>
*[[January 20]] – Artists including [[Mariah Carey]], [[Jay-Z]], [[Alicia Keys]], [[Shakira]], [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Faith Hill]], [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Maroon 5]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Will.i.am]] perform at the [[United States presidential inaugural balls|Inaugural Ball]] for President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>{{cite web|title = At Last! The Obamas Dance Into History|url = https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Inauguration/obamas-dance-inaugural-balls-beyonce/story?id=6694753|website = ABC News|date = 2010-01-19|access-date = 2015-12-02}}</ref>
*[[January 20]] – Artists including [[Mariah Carey]], [[Jay-Z]], [[Alicia Keys]], [[Shakira]], [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Faith Hill]], [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Maroon 5]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Will.i.am]] perform at the [[inaugural ball]] for President [[Barack Obama]]<ref>{{cite web|title = At Last! The Obamas Dance Into History|url = https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Inauguration/obamas-dance-inaugural-balls-beyonce/story?id=6694753|website = ABC News|date = 2010-01-19|access-date = 2015-12-02}}</ref>


===February===
===February===
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**[[Coldplay]] win three awards including Song of the Year for ''[[Viva La Vida]]''.
**[[Coldplay]] win three awards including Song of the Year for ''[[Viva La Vida]]''.
**[[Adele]] wins two awards including Best New Artist.
**[[Adele]] wins two awards including Best New Artist.
**[[Blink-182]] announce that they are to reunite for a tour and new album.<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite news|title=Report: "Blink-182 Confirm Reunion On Grammy Stage|date=February 8, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604564/20090208/blink_182.jhtml|publisher=MTV}}</ref>
**[[Blink-182]] announce that they are to reunite for a tour and new album.<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite news|title=Report: "Blink-182 Confirm Reunion On Grammy Stage|date=February 8, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604564/20090208/blink_182.jhtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20100128062600/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604564/20090208/blink_182.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 28, 2010|publisher=MTV}}</ref>
*[[February 10]] – [[Rihanna]] cancels her Malaysian concert in the [[Good Girl Gone Bad Tour]] amid reports that she accused her boyfriend R&B star [[Chris Brown (American singer)|Chris Brown]] of assault. Organizers had announced that she would shun skimpy outfits to conform with Muslim-majority Malaysia's strict rule on performers' dress.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Report: Rihanna scraps Malaysia after L.A incident |date=February 10, 2008 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269440/rihanna-scraps-malaysia-show-after-la-incident |magazine=Billboard |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709001006/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269440/rihanna-scraps-malaysia-show-after-la-incident |archive-date=July 9, 2014 }}</ref>
*[[February 10]] – [[Rihanna]] cancels her Malaysian concert in the [[Good Girl Gone Bad Tour]] amid reports that she accused her boyfriend R&B star [[Chris Brown]] of assault. Organizers had announced that she would shun skimpy outfits to conform with Muslim-majority Malaysia's strict rule on performers' dress.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Report: Rihanna scraps Malaysia after L.A incident |date=February 10, 2008 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269440/rihanna-scraps-malaysia-show-after-la-incident |magazine=Billboard |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709001006/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269440/rihanna-scraps-malaysia-show-after-la-incident |archive-date=July 9, 2014 }}</ref>
*[[February 18]]
*[[February 18]]
** [[Pet Shop Boys]] win the outstanding contribution to music award at the [[Brit Awards]], held in [[Earl's Court]], London. [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]] dominates the awards. Her album, ''[[Rockferry]]'', the U.K. top seller in 2008, wins best British album, and she also wins best British female and British breakthrough
** [[Pet Shop Boys]] win the outstanding contribution to music award at the [[Brit Awards]], held in [[Earl's Court]], London. [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]] dominates the awards. Her album, ''[[Rockferry]]'', the U.K. top seller in 2008, wins best British album, and she also wins best British female and British breakthrough
** [[Kings of Leon]] (best international group) win best international album for ''[[Only By The Night]]''.
** [[Kings of Leon]] (best international group) win best international album for ''[[Only by the Night]]''.
** [[Katy Perry]] wins best international female trophy.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=December 12, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269385/duffy-triumphs-with-three-brit-awards|title=Duffy Triumph With Three BRITS Awards|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=February 19, 2009}}</ref>
** [[Katy Perry]] wins best international female trophy.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=December 12, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269385/duffy-triumphs-with-three-brit-awards|title=Duffy Triumph With Three BRITS Awards|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=February 19, 2009}}</ref>


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===June===
===June===
*[[June 4]]-7
*[[June 4]]-7
**[[2009 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival|Wakarusa 2009]].
**[[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival|Wakarusa 2009]].
**[[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] begin the summer stadium leg of their [[Dig Out Your Soul Tour|world tour]] with 3 sold-out homecoming concerts at the 70,000 capacity [[Heaton Park]].
**[[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] begin the summer stadium leg of their [[Dig Out Your Soul Tour|world tour]] with 3 sold-out homecoming concerts at the 70,000 capacity [[Heaton Park]].
*[[June 11]]-14 – [[2009 Bonnaroo Music Festival|Bonnaroo 2009]].
*[[June 11]]-14 – [[Bonnaroo 2009]].
*[[June 12]]-14 – The annual [[Download Festival]] takes place at [[Donington Park]] in [[Leicestershire]], UK. The main stage is headlined by [[Faith No More]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Def Leppard]], the second stage by [[Mötley Crüe]], [[The Prodigy]] and [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], the Tuborg stage by [[Meshuggah]], [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]] and [[Go:Audio]], and the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage by [[Blackhole (band)|Blackhole]], [[The Blackout (band)|The Blackout]] and [[We Are the Ocean]].
*[[June 12]]-14 – The annual [[Download Festival]] takes place at [[Donington Park]] in [[Leicestershire]], UK. The main stage is headlined by [[Faith No More]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Def Leppard]], the second stage by [[Mötley Crüe]], [[The Prodigy]] and [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], the Tuborg stage by [[Meshuggah]], [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]] and [[Go:Audio]], and the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage by [[Blackhole (band)|Blackhole]], [[The Blackout (band)|The Blackout]] and [[We Are the Ocean]].
*[[June 13]] – [[Men at Work]] are sued by Larrikin Records for their No. 1 1982 ''Billboard'' hit "[[Down Under (song)|Down Under]]" for the flute riff from a part of the song. It was claimed to be stolen from an Australian nursery song "[[Kookaburra]]".
*[[June 13]] – [[Men at Work]] are sued by Larrikin Records for their No. 1 1982 ''Billboard'' hit "[[Down Under (song)|Down Under]]" for the flute riff from a part of the song. It was claimed to be stolen from an Australian nursery song "[[Kookaburra]]".
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*[[July 3]] – [[Yahoo! Music]] announces that Taylor Swift's album ''[[Fearless (Taylor Swift album)|Fearless]]'' and [[Flo Rida]]'s single "[[Right Round]]" are the top-selling album and single, respectively, of the first half of the year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grein |first=Paul |url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/35920/chart-watch-extra-the-top-10-songs-and-albums-at-mid-year/ |title=Chart Watch Extra: The Top 10 Songs And Albums At Mid-Year |publisher=Yahoo! Music |date=July 3, 2009 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>
*[[July 3]] – [[Yahoo! Music]] announces that Taylor Swift's album ''[[Fearless (Taylor Swift album)|Fearless]]'' and [[Flo Rida]]'s single "[[Right Round]]" are the top-selling album and single, respectively, of the first half of the year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grein |first=Paul |url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/35920/chart-watch-extra-the-top-10-songs-and-albums-at-mid-year/ |title=Chart Watch Extra: The Top 10 Songs And Albums At Mid-Year |publisher=Yahoo! Music |date=July 3, 2009 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>
*[[July 6]]–12 – Australian Radio station [[Triple J]] holds its 'Hottest 100 of All Time' with [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]'s "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]" coming in first for the third consecutive time a 'Hottest 100 of All Time' has been held 1991, 1998 and 2009. This is the largest music poll in the world with more than half a million people voting.
*[[July 6]]–12 – Australian Radio station [[Triple J]] holds its 'Hottest 100 of All Time' with [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]'s "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]" coming in first for the third consecutive time a 'Hottest 100 of All Time' has been held 1991, 1998 and 2009. This is the largest music poll in the world with more than half a million people voting.
*[[July 9]]–12 – 10th [[EXIT (festival)|EXIT]] festival takes place in the [[Petrovaradin Fortress]] of [[Novi Sad]], Serbia, with more than 190,000 visitors.
*[[July 9]]–12 – 10th [[Exit (festival)|EXIT]] festival takes place in the [[Petrovaradin Fortress]] of [[Novi Sad]], Serbia, with more than 190,000 visitors.
*[[July 21]] – Shortlist announced for the 2009 [[Mercury Prize]].
*[[July 21]] – Shortlist announced for the 2009 [[Mercury Prize]].
*[[July 22]]-25 – [[2009 10,000 Lakes Festival]]
*[[July 22]]-25 – [[2009 10,000 Lakes Festival]]
*[[July 25]]–26 – [[Indietracks]] Festival, Derbyshire, UK
*[[July 25]]–26 – [[Indietracks]] Festival, Derbyshire, UK
** The [[Splendour in the Grass]] music festival is held in [[Byron Bay, New South Wales|Byron Bay]], [[Australia]], headlined by [[Bloc Party]] and [[The Flaming Lips]].
** The [[Splendour in the Grass]] music festival is held in [[Byron Bay]], [[Australia]], headlined by [[Bloc Party]] and [[The Flaming Lips]].
*[[July 30]] – Justice Peter Jacobson of the Federal Court of Australia makes a preliminary ruling that Larrikin did own copyright on the song "[[Down Under (song)|Down Under]]", but the issue of whether or not [[Men at Work]] had plagiarised the riff was set aside to be determined at a later date.[22]
*[[July 30]] – Justice Peter Jacobson of the Federal Court of Australia makes a preliminary ruling that Larrikin did own copyright on the song "[[Down Under (song)|Down Under]]", but the issue of whether or not [[Men at Work]] had plagiarised the riff was set aside to be determined at a later date.


===August===
===August===
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*[[September 9]]
*[[September 9]]
** The entire catalogue of [[The Beatles]] is re-released as digital remasters with rare pictures, short documentaries, original and newly written liner notes with replicated original UK artwork for the first time since 1987.
** The entire catalogue of [[The Beatles]] is re-released as digital remasters with rare pictures, short documentaries, original and newly written liner notes with replicated original UK artwork for the first time since 1987.
**[[Obsessed (Mariah Carey song)|"Obsessed"]] by [[Mariah Carey]] enters the top ten and peaks at #7 on Billboard's Hot 100. The track is Carey's 27th top ten hit, lifting her into a three-way tie for fifth-most top 10s since the Hot 100 launched in 1958. She also tied with [[Janet Jackson]] for second-place among women. "Obsessed" was the lead single from her 12th studio album, ''[[Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel]]'', and went on to be certified platinum by the end of the year.
**[[Obsessed (Mariah Carey song)|"Obsessed"]] by [[Mariah Carey]] enters the top ten and peaks at No. 7 on Billboard's Hot 100. The track is Carey's 27th top ten hit, lifting her into a three-way tie for fifth-most top 10s since the Hot 100 launched in 1958. She also tied with [[Janet Jackson]] for second-place among women. "Obsessed" was the lead single from her 12th studio album, ''[[Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel]]'', and went on to be certified platinum by the end of the year.
*[[September 12]] – The first ever outdoor Sunset Strip Music Festival is held in West Hollywood, featuring performances from more than fifty bands including [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and [[Korn]].
*[[September 12]] – The first ever outdoor Sunset Strip Music Festival is held in West Hollywood, featuring performances from more than fifty bands including [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and [[Korn]].
*[[September 13]] – At the [[2009 MTV Video Music Awards]], held in New York City at Radio City Music Hall, [[Lady Gaga]], [[Beyoncé]] and [[Green Day]] win three awards. During Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video, [[Kanye West]] walks on stage and interrupts her saying that Beyoncé had one of the greatest videos of all time.
*[[September 13]] – At the [[2009 MTV Video Music Awards]], held in New York City at Radio City Music Hall, [[Lady Gaga]], [[Beyoncé]] and [[Green Day]] win three awards. During Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video, [[Kanye West]] walks on stage and interrupts her saying that Beyoncé had one of the greatest videos of all time.
*[[September 16]] – The [[Spice Girls]] reunite for dinner and drinks in London except for Victoria ([[Victoria Beckham|Posh Spice]]), who was in Los Angeles. It was the first time all four Spice Girls reunited in public since their "[[Return of the Spice Girls]] Tour" in 2007/8. This 'public reunion' sparked rumours that the girls would reform again.
*[[September 16]] – The [[Spice Girls]] reunite for dinner and drinks in London except for Victoria ([[Posh Spice]]), who was in Los Angeles. It was the first time all four Spice Girls reunited in public since their "[[Return of the Spice Girls]] Tour" in 2007/8. This 'public reunion' sparked rumours that the girls would reform again.
*[[September 17]]
*[[September 17]]
**[[Avril Lavigne]] and husband [[Deryck Whibley]] split after three years of marriage.
**[[Avril Lavigne]] and husband [[Deryck Whibley]] split after three years of marriage.
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**Winner of the [[2009 Polaris Music Prize]] announced.
**Winner of the [[2009 Polaris Music Prize]] announced.
**[[Sugababes]] singer [[Keisha Buchanan]] leaves the group, surrounding days of speculation that arguments had occurred in the band. 2009 [[Eurovision song contest]] entrant [[Jade Ewen]] replaced her, leaving no members of the group's original lineup remaining.
**[[Sugababes]] singer [[Keisha Buchanan]] leaves the group, surrounding days of speculation that arguments had occurred in the band. 2009 [[Eurovision song contest]] entrant [[Jade Ewen]] replaced her, leaving no members of the group's original lineup remaining.
*[[September 24]] – [[Chiodos]] fires their lead singer, [[Craig Owens (musician)|Craig Owens]].
*[[September 24]] – [[Chiodos]] fires their lead singer, [[Craig Owens]].
*[[September 25]]–27 – The inaugural Rotor Festival for Contemporary Music, an initiative of the International Music Institute (IMD) and the [[Ensemble Modern]], is held in [[Frankfurt am Main]], featuring music by [[Iannis Xenakis]] and [[Helmut Lachenmann]], amongst others.
*[[September 25]]–27 – The inaugural Rotor Festival for Contemporary Music, an initiative of the International Music Institute (IMD) and the [[Ensemble Modern]], is held in [[Frankfurt am Main]], featuring music by [[Iannis Xenakis]] and [[Helmut Lachenmann]], amongst others.


===October===
===October===
*[[October 5]] – The [[Backstreet Boys]] released their seventh studio album [[This Is Us (Backstreet Boys album)|This Is Us]]. Their second album as a quartet which also became their seventh consecutive top 10 album in the United States
*[[October 28]] – ''[[Michael Jackson's This Is It]]'', featuring behind the scenes footage in the days before his death, is released. It enters the chart at No. 1, and becomes the best selling documentary of all time, raising over $250 million.
*[[October 28]] – ''[[Michael Jackson's This Is It]]'', featuring behind the scenes footage in the days before his death, is released. It enters the chart at No. 1, and becomes the best selling documentary of all time, raising over $250 million.


===November===
===November===
*[[November 11]] - The [[Country Music Association Awards]] will take place in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], United States, from [[Bridgestone Arena]]. [[Brad Paisley]] and [[Carrie Underwood]]'s second year hosting.
*[[November 11]] – The [[Country Music Association Awards]] will take place in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], United States, from [[Bridgestone Arena]]. [[Brad Paisley]] and [[Carrie Underwood]]'s second year hosting.
*[[November 17]] – Canadian pop/R&B singer [[Justin Bieber]] becomes the first artist ever to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] when his debut album, ''[[My World (Justin Bieber EP)|My World]]'' is released.
*[[November 17]] – Canadian pop/R&B singer [[Justin Bieber]] becomes the first artist ever to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] when his debut album, ''[[My World (Justin Bieber EP)|My World]]'' is released.
*[[November 22]]
*[[November 22]]
**The AMAs feature notable performances by [[Lady Gaga]], [[Shakira]], and [[Rihanna]], but the ceremony is most remembered for the performance by [[Adam Lambert]] of his debut single "[[For Your Entertainment (song)|For Your Entertainment]]".{{cn|date=December 2023}}
**The AMAs feature notable performances by [[Lady Gaga]], [[Shakira]], and [[Rihanna]], but the ceremony is most remembered for the performance by [[Adam Lambert]] of his debut single "[[For Your Entertainment (song)|For Your Entertainment]]".{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
**[[Stan Walker]] is crowned the winner of the [[Australian Idol (season 7)|seventh and final season]] of ''[[Australian Idol]]'', defeating [[Hayley Warner]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=974581 |title=Soul singer Stan Walker wins Idol |publisher=[[Ninemsn]] |access-date=2 January 2010 |archive-date=October 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001175441/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=974581 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
**[[Stan Walker]] is crowned the winner of the [[Australian Idol (season 7)|seventh and final season]] of ''[[Australian Idol]]'', defeating [[Hayley Warner]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=974581 |title=Soul singer Stan Walker wins Idol |publisher=[[Ninemsn]] |access-date=2 January 2010 |archive-date=October 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001175441/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=974581 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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*[[December 7]] – [[Chris Brown]] makes a comeback by releasing his third studio album [[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|''Graffiti'']] months after he was charged for felony assault against female pop singer [[Rihanna]].
*[[December 7]] – [[Chris Brown]] makes a comeback by releasing his third studio album [[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|''Graffiti'']] months after he was charged for felony assault against female pop singer [[Rihanna]].
*[[December 13]] – [[Lady Gaga]] becomes the first female artist in British chart history to achieve three number 1 singles in a single year, when her song "[[Bad Romance]]" reaches the top of the [[UK Singles Chart]].
*[[December 13]] – [[Lady Gaga]] becomes the first female artist in British chart history to achieve three number 1 singles in a single year, when her song "[[Bad Romance]]" reaches the top of the [[UK Singles Chart]].
** [[Joe McElderry]] is named winner of the [[The X Factor (British series 6)|sixth series]] of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor UK]]''. [[Olly Murs]] is named runner-up, while [[Stacey Solomon]] and [[Danyl Johnson]] finish in third and fourth place respectively.
** [[Joe McElderry]] is named winner of the [[The X Factor (British series 6)|sixth series]] of ''[[The X Factor UK]]''. [[Olly Murs]] is named runner-up, while [[Stacey Solomon]] and [[Danyl Johnson]] finish in third and fourth place respectively.
*[[December 20]] – [[Rage Against the Machine]] takes the Christmas number one slot in the United Kingdom with "[[Killing in the Name]]", after a massive Facebook campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8423340.stm |title=Rage Against the Machine beat X Factor winner in charts |work=BBC News |date=December 20, 2009 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>
*[[December 20]] – [[Rage Against the Machine]] takes the Christmas number one slot in the United Kingdom with "[[Killing in the Name]]", after a massive Facebook campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8423340.stm |title=Rage Against the Machine beat X Factor winner in charts |work=BBC News |date=December 20, 2009 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>
*[[December 22]] – [[Per Eriksson (musician)|Per Eriksson]] & Niklas Sandin replace The Norrmans in [[Katatonia]].
*[[December 22]] – [[Per Eriksson (musician)|Per Eriksson]] & Niklas Sandin replace The Norrmans in [[Katatonia]].
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*[[Jairus]] (releasing album and touring)<ref>{{cite news|title=Jairus|url=http://portland.thephoenix.com/concerts/artist/jairus/|newspaper=The Portland Phoenix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505161319/http://portland.thephoenix.com/concerts/artist/jairus/|archive-date=May 5, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=May 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
*[[Jairus]] (releasing album and touring)<ref>{{cite news|title=Jairus|url=http://portland.thephoenix.com/concerts/artist/jairus/|newspaper=The Portland Phoenix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505161319/http://portland.thephoenix.com/concerts/artist/jairus/|archive-date=May 5, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=May 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
*[[Karma To Burn]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115008 |title=Karma To Burn Is Back |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503192419/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115008 |archive-date=May 3, 2009 }}</ref>
*[[Karma To Burn]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115008 |title=Karma To Burn Is Back |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503192419/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115008 |archive-date=May 3, 2009 }}</ref>
*[[Matchbook Romance]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Shotwell|first=James|title=Matchbook Romance Reunite!|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2009/03/16/matchbook-romance-reunite/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|date=March 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619223918/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2009/03/16/matchbook-romance-reunite/|archive-date=June 19, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Mott the Hoople]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mottthehoople.com |title=Mott The Hoople |publisher=Mott The Hoople |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Mott the Hoople]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mottthehoople.com |title=Mott The Hoople |publisher=Mott The Hoople |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Mr. Big (American band)|Mr. Big]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrbig.com/ |title=Ben Goldfarb's Site: Home Page |publisher=Mrbig.com |date=September 23, 2009 |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Mr. Big (American band)|Mr. Big]] (touring only)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrbig.com/ |title=Ben Goldfarb's Site: Home Page |publisher=Mrbig.com |date=September 23, 2009 |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
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*[[Green Day]] (first studio album since 2004)<ref name="greendayauthority.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.greendayauthority.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1230913764&archive= |title=The Green Day Authority |publisher=The Green Day Authority |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Green Day]] (first studio album since 2004)<ref name="greendayauthority.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.greendayauthority.com/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1230913764&archive= |title=The Green Day Authority |publisher=The Green Day Authority |access-date=February 1, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Guano Apes]] (first tour since 2004)
*[[Guano Apes]] (first tour since 2004)
*[[Kiss (band)|KISS]] (first studio album since 1998)<ref name="LLC2010">{{cite book|author=SPIN Media LLC|title=SPIN|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kNXPoiKBBvAC&pg=PA28|access-date=May 5, 2016|edition=1|volume=26|date=2010|publisher=SPIN Media LLC|pages=28–}}</ref>
*[[Kiss (band)|KISS]] (first studio album since 1998)<ref name="LLC2010">{{cite book|title=SPIN|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kNXPoiKBBvAC&pg=PA28|access-date=May 5, 2016|edition=1|volume=26|date=2010|page=28}}</ref>
*[[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]] (first all-new studio album since 2002)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=111&csid2=844&fid1=34700 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709130716/http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=111&csid2=844&fid1=34700 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 9, 2012 |title=Exclaim News: Mighty Mighty Bosstones At Work On New Material |work=Exclaim! |date=November 6, 2008 |access-date=February 1, 2010 }}</ref>
*[[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]] (first all-new studio album since 2002)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=111&csid2=844&fid1=34700 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709130716/http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=111&csid2=844&fid1=34700 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 9, 2012 |title=Exclaim News: Mighty Mighty Bosstones At Work On New Material |work=Exclaim! |date=November 6, 2008 |access-date=February 1, 2010 }}</ref>
*[[The Offspring]] (first full-scale tour since 2005)<ref>[http://www.kroq-data.com/wah/wah/dcvideo/avc-view.aspx?v=3411 KROQ Videos On Demand : The Offspring Interview]{{dead link|date=June 2010}}</ref>
*[[The Offspring]] (first full-scale tour since 2005)<ref>[http://www.kroq-data.com/wah/wah/dcvideo/avc-view.aspx?v=3411 KROQ Videos On Demand : The Offspring Interview]{{dead link|date=June 2010}}</ref>
*[[Pestilence (band)|Pestilence]] (first album since 1993)<ref name="Pestilence">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110029 |title=Pestilence: New Album Artwork, Songtitles, Release Date Revealed |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 2, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223015919/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110029 |archive-date=December 23, 2008 |df=mdy }}</ref>
*[[Pestilence (band)|Pestilence]] (first album since 1993)<ref name="Pestilence">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110029 |title=Pestilence: New Album Artwork, Songtitles, Release Date Revealed |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 2, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223015919/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110029 |archive-date=December 23, 2008 |df=mdy }}</ref>
*[[Polvo]] (first studio album since 1997, and first release with new drummer Brian Quast)<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/35508-polvo-sign-to-merge-ready-reunion-album/ |title=Polvo Sign to Merge for Reunion Album |work=Pitchfork Media |access-date=February 1, 2010 |archive-date=January 20, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100120094624/http://pitchfork.com/news/35508-polvo-sign-to-merge-ready-reunion-album/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Polvo]] (first studio album since 1997, and first release with new drummer Brian Quast)<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/35508-polvo-sign-to-merge-ready-reunion-album/ |title=Polvo Sign to Merge for Reunion Album |work=Pitchfork Media |access-date=February 1, 2010 |archive-date=January 20, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100120094624/http://pitchfork.com/news/35508-polvo-sign-to-merge-ready-reunion-album/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Kelly Price]] (first R&B album since 2003)<ref>{{cite magazine| url=http://tvoneblogs.com/thespin/uncategorized/kelly-price-eyes-return-to-rb-1495.htm|title=KELLY PRICE EYES RETURN TO R&B|magazine=The Spin}}</ref>
*[[Kelly Price]] (first R&B album since 2003)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://tvoneblogs.com/thespin/uncategorized/kelly-price-eyes-return-to-rb-1495.htm|title=KELLY PRICE EYES RETURN TO R&B|magazine=The Spin|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=January 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110109165036/http://tvoneblogs.com/thespin/uncategorized/kelly-price-eyes-return-to-rb-1495.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Rancid (band)|Rancid]] (first studio album since 2003, and first release with new drummer [[Branden Steineckert]])<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.punknews.org/article/31462 |title=Tim Armstrong (Rancid) provides track for documentary series |publisher=Punknews.org |date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
*[[Rancid (band)|Rancid]] (first studio album since 2003, and first release with new drummer [[Branden Steineckert]])<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.punknews.org/article/31462 |title=Tim Armstrong (Rancid) provides track for documentary series |publisher=Punknews.org |date=December 2, 2008}}</ref>
*[[Ratt]] (first album since 1999)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103523 |title=RATT Begins Work On New Material; New Album Due In Early 2009 |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907200027/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103523 |archive-date=September 7, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
*[[Ratt]] (first album since 1999)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103523 |title=RATT Begins Work On New Material; New Album Due In Early 2009 |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907200027/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103523 |archive-date=September 7, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
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==Bands on hiatus==
==Bands on hiatus==
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{{unreferenced section|date=December 2023}}
* [[+44 (band)|(+44)]]
* [[+44 (band)|(+44)]]
* [[Bloc Party]]
* [[Bloc Party]]
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==Albums released==
==Albums released==
{{Main|List of 2009 albums}}
{{Main|List of 2009 albums}}
*[[Susan Boyle]]'s album ''[[I Dreamed a Dream (album)|I Dreamed a Dream]]'' became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks of release.<ref name="billboardsales">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3if0dcc1217c8006b427967700ce1156f2 |title=Global Recorded Music Market Down 7.2% |magazine=Billboard |first=Andre |last=Paine |date=April 28, 2010 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |archive-date=May 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503192101/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3if0dcc1217c8006b427967700ce1156f2 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="reuterssales">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63R1K220100428 |title= Global music sales fell 7 percent in 2009, Boyle tops chart |work=Reuters |first=David |last=Holmes |date=April 28, 2010}}</ref><ref name="worldsales">{{cite web |url=http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/American_Idols_Future_Guaranteed_Sans_Cowell_20100120 |title='American Idol's' Future "Guaranteed" Sans Cowell |publisher=broadwayworld.com |first=BWW |last=News Desk |date=January 20, 2010 |access-date=June 17, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815174304/http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/American_Idols_Future_Guaranteed_Sans_Cowell_20100120 |archive-date=August 15, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Susan Boyle's debut album world's best-selling record|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Susan-Boyle-s-debut-album-world-s-best-selling-record/H1-Article1-537950.aspx|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=May 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503062752/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Susan-Boyle-s-debut-album-world-s-best-selling-record/H1-Article1-537950.aspx|archive-date=May 3, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Susan Boyle]]'s album ''[[I Dreamed a Dream (album)|I Dreamed a Dream]]'' became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks of release.<ref name="billboardsales">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3if0dcc1217c8006b427967700ce1156f2 |title=Global Recorded Music Market Down 7.2% |magazine=Billboard |first=Andre |last=Paine |date=April 28, 2010 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |archive-date=May 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503192101/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3if0dcc1217c8006b427967700ce1156f2 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="reuterssales">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63R1K220100428 |title= Global music sales fell 7 percent in 2009, Boyle tops chart |work=Reuters |first=David |last=Holmes |date=April 28, 2010}}</ref><ref name="worldsales">{{cite web |url=http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/American_Idols_Future_Guaranteed_Sans_Cowell_20100120 |title='American Idol's' Future "Guaranteed" Sans Cowell |publisher=Broadway World |first=BWW |last=News Desk |date=January 20, 2010 |access-date=June 17, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815174304/http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/American_Idols_Future_Guaranteed_Sans_Cowell_20100120 |archive-date=August 15, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Susan Boyle's debut album world's best-selling record|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Susan-Boyle-s-debut-album-world-s-best-selling-record/H1-Article1-537950.aspx|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=May 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503062752/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Susan-Boyle-s-debut-album-world-s-best-selling-record/H1-Article1-537950.aspx|archive-date=May 3, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Best-selling albums globally==
==Best-selling albums globally==
The best-selling records in 2009 in the world according to [[IFPI]]:<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2010/04/30/music-sales-boyle-jackson.html |title=CBC News – Boyle, Jackson top worldwide album sales |publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=April 30, 2010 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>
The best-selling records in 2009 in the world according to [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|IFPI]]:<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/boyle-jackson-top-worldwide-album-sales-1.958657 |title=CBC News – Boyle, Jackson top worldwide album sales |publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=April 30, 2010 |access-date= June 7, 2012}}</ref>


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* "[[Sober (Pink song)|Sober]]" – [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] <small>(#8)</small>
* "[[Sober (Pink song)|Sober]]" – [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] <small>(#8)</small>


=== United Kingdom ===
===United Kingdom===
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{{main|2009 in British music charts}}


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*''[[Música en espera]]''
*''[[Música en espera]]''
*''[[Michael Jackson's This Is It]]'' premiered on October 28, 2009.
*''[[Michael Jackson's This Is It]]'' premiered on October 28, 2009.
*''[[Nodame_Cantabile#Live-action films|Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I]]''
*''[[Nodame Cantabile#Live-action films|Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I]]''
*''[[Notorious (2009 film)|Notorious]]''
*''[[Notorious (2009 film)|Notorious]]''


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*[[January 18]] – João Aguardela, 39, Portuguese rock singer, musician and composer
*[[January 18]] – João Aguardela, 39, Portuguese rock singer, musician and composer
*[[January 28]] – [[Billy Powell]], 56, American keyboardist ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]])
*[[January 28]] – [[Billy Powell]], 56, American keyboardist ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]])
*[[January 29]] – [[John Martyn (musician)|John Martyn]], 60, British singer/songwriter
*[[January 29]] – [[John Martyn]], 60, British singer/songwriter
*[[January 31]] – [[Dewey Martin (musician)|Dewey Martin]], 68, Canadian drummer ([[Buffalo Springfield]])
*[[January 31]] – [[Dewey Martin (musician)|Dewey Martin]], 68, Canadian drummer ([[Buffalo Springfield]])
*[[February 1]] – [[Lukas Foss]], 86, American pianist, conductor and composer
*[[February 1]] – [[Lukas Foss]], 86, American pianist, conductor and composer
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*[[August 13]] – [[Les Paul]], 94, American jazz guitarist and inventor of solid-body electric guitar and multi-track recording
*[[August 13]] – [[Les Paul]], 94, American jazz guitarist and inventor of solid-body electric guitar and multi-track recording
*[[August 18]] – [[Hildegard Behrens]], 72, German opera singer
*[[August 18]] – [[Hildegard Behrens]], 72, German opera singer
*[[August 28]] – [[Adam Goldstein|DJ AM]], 36, American turntabalist and celebrity disc jockey ([[Crazy Town]])
*[[August 28]] – [[DJ AM]], 36, American turntabalist and celebrity disc jockey ([[Crazy Town]])


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===September–October===
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*[[September 11]] – [[Jim Carroll]], 60, American writer and punk singer (Jim Carroll Band)
*[[September 11]] – [[Jim Carroll]], 60, American writer and punk singer (Jim Carroll Band)
*[[September 14]] – [[Patrick Swayze]], 57, American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter
*[[September 14]] – [[Patrick Swayze]], 57, American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter
*[[September 16]] – [[Mary Travers (singer)|Mary Travers]], 72, American folk singer ([[Peter, Paul and Mary]])
*[[September 16]] – [[Mary Travers]], 72, American folk singer ([[Peter, Paul and Mary]])
*[[September 17]] – [[Leon Kirchner]], 90, American composer
*[[September 17]] – [[Leon Kirchner]], 90, American composer
*[[September 19]] – [[Roc Raida]], 37, American turntablist ([[The X-Ecutioners]])
*[[September 19]] – [[Roc Raida]], 37, American turntablist ([[The X-Ecutioners]])

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  • March 2 – Elton John and Billy Joel's tour dates are mostly configured for 360-degree view in order to maximize arena capacity. The duo's previous tour, in 2003, grossed $USD 45.8 million from only 24 sellouts according to Billboard Boxscore.[10]
  • March 22
    • Fleetwood Mac embark on their first world tour in five years, with a possible new studio album to follow.[11]
    • Lady Gaga's single "Poker Face" gives her a second number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining there for a further two weeks. It goes on to become the biggest-selling single of 2009 and the biggest-selling digital single ever in the UK.
  • March 27 – Rapper T.I. is sentenced to a one-year and one day prison sentence on federal weapons charges.[12][13]

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  • October 5 – The Backstreet Boys released their seventh studio album This Is Us. Their second album as a quartet which also became their seventh consecutive top 10 album in the United States
  • October 28 – Michael Jackson's This Is It, featuring behind the scenes footage in the days before his death, is released. It enters the chart at No. 1, and becomes the best selling documentary of all time, raising over $250 million.

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The best-selling records in 2009 in the world according to IFPI:[73]

Position Album Title Artist
1 I Dreamed a Dream Susan Boyle
2 The E.N.D. The Black Eyed Peas
3 This Is It Michael Jackson
4 Fearless Taylor Swift
5 The Fame Lady Gaga
6 Crazy Love Michael Bublé
7 No Line on the Horizon U2
8 Thriller Michael Jackson
9 Number Ones Michael Jackson
10 My Christmas Andrea Bocelli

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