Best of 2009

Top Christian Songs of 2009

Our Top Christian Songs of 2009 are nothing short of inspiration, worship, and love. Some of the songs are about enduring pain and having the belief that things will be better; others, ...(read more)

Best Albums of 2009

As the year comes to a close, all of us at AOL Radio would like to share our favorite albums of 2009. We have compiled (more specifically each listed) our favorite album picks released this year ...(read more)

Top 10 Artists of 2009

2009 brought us mixtapes, assaults, award-winning music videos, crazy costumes, memorable performances and iconic passings. But before we break into a new decade, check out the top 10 artists that ...(read more)

Top Country Songs of the Decade - 2000s

Every song from our list of top country songs from this past decade deserves to be here. Ranging from the pop-sounding 'Teardrops on My Guitar' to Brad Paisley's ballad 'Then,' many of ...(read more)

Top Latin Pop Songs 2009

2009's Top Latin pop songs span from Spanish-speaking artists with crossover appeal (Nelly Furtado and Shakira), to artists firmly entrenched in the Latin pop world (Reik and Tito El ...(read more)

Top Dance Songs of 2009

The Top Dance Songs of 2009 are cheerful, fun, and hip. This year, DJ house legends collaborated with hot artists such as Akon, Kelly Rowland, and Carlprit to create sensational dance pop ...(read more)

Top Indie Rock Songs of 2009

While indie rock used to mean a band was too small and underground to garner a mainstream following, in recent years the genre has moved more and more into the spotlight, making this ...(read more)

Top Selling Albums of 2009

The top 10 selling albums of 2009, announced by iTunes today, includes pop sensations Taylor Swift and Lady GaGa, but also the established Kings of Leon. KOL's 'Only By the Night' amazed us, ...(read more)

Top Songs Downloaded in 2009

iTunes revealed today the top 10 selling songs of 2009. And guess what? Turns out we LOVE to dance, filling our iPods and nanos with retro club beats and party tunes from the Black Eyed Peas, as ...(read more)

Top Alternative Songs of 2009

Some of the Top Alternative Songs this year were totally unexpected hits, others were obvious winners. One band produced a rock song out of a Wham! hit; another band wrote a theme song ...(read more)

Top R&B Songs of 2009

The Top R&B Songs of 2009 confront heartache, sex, and love. For people who have recently gone through a break up, it's best to have a box of tissues handy before you proceed ...(read more)

Top Metal Songs of 2009

As 2009 comes to a close, we've taken a look at the top 2009 metal songs, stemming from Berlin-based Rammstein, virtual band Dethklok and relative newcomers Five Finger Death Punch -- but ...(read more)

Top Rap Songs of 2009

Ever since hip-hop crossed over to mainstream in the '80s, rap songs have increasingly staked a claim on the radio waves. 2009 was no exception, with rap hits -- mostly in the form of ...(read more)

Top Rock Songs of 2009

The Top Rock Songs of 2009 cover rising stars Five Finger Death Punch as well as rock veterans Three Days Grace, revealing that emotional lyrics are just as imperative as the amped guitar ...(read more)

Top Country Songs of 2009

2009 brings us country songs covering everything from George Strait's heartrending 'Living for the Night' to Kenny Chesney's summer party tune 'Out Last Night.' But these songs also focus ...(read more)

Best 2009 Box Sets

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? These box sets released in 2009 feature a slew of original unreleased material, remastered hits, exclusive DVDs, and rare photos from our favorites: The ...(read more)

Top 100 Songs of 2009 - Pop Music

The Top 100 Songs of 2009 in pop music were dominated by our three favorite pop divas -- Britney Spears, Lady GaGa and Beyonce, all of which have four songs a piece on the list. And let's not forget ...(read more)

Top 10 Songs of 2009

The Top Songs of 2009 cover tracks by electropop Owl City, hip-hop dance veterans Black Eyed Peas and even alternative rockers Kings of Leon. Featuring songs that sample previous Billboard ...(read more)