What were the biggest music trends of 2009?

The biggest music trends of 2009 were dominated by dance-pop and electro-pop, led by The Black Eyed Peas ("Boom Boom Pow," "I Gotta Feeling") and Lady Gaga ("Poker Face," "Just Dance"), with strong showings from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and the rise of artists like Kesha (Ke$ha) and Owl City, while viral phenomena like YouTube mashups and folk-pop (Mumford & Sons) also gained traction alongside hip-hop hits like Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind".
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What music was big in 2009?

Pop Hits: 2009
  • Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Beyoncé Beyoncé ...
  • I Gotta Feeling. Black Eyed Peas. Black Eyed Peas. ...
  • Poker Face. Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga. ...
  • You Belong With Me. Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift. ...
  • Right Round (feat. Ke$ha) Flo Rida. ...
  • TiK ToK. Kesha. Kesha. ...
  • Party In the U.S.A. Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus. ...
  • Fireflies. Owl City. Owl City.
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What was the #1 trending song in 2009?

The number one song of 2009, according to Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 chart, was "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas. The group also had the second biggest hit, "I Gotta Feeling," with both songs dominating the charts for much of the year. 
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What was trending in 2009?

2009 trends featured skinny jeans, fringe, and bold colors in fashion, alongside big hoop earrings, statement belts, and layered looks like leggings with tunics, while online, Michael Jackson dominated searches, and social media saw massive growth with Facebook and Twitter becoming mainstream, all influenced by pop culture moments like Twilight's New Moon. Home décor leaned towards natural materials, metallics, and functional, serene spaces, reflecting a year of economic change and a mix of high-fashion and accessible styles.
 
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What was 2009 known for?

Clockwise from top-left: Air France Flight 447 crashes in the Atlantic Ocean leaving no survivors; Barack Obama becomes the first African American to become President of the United States; protests erupt over the 2009 Iranian presidential election; US Airways Flight 1549 crash-lands in the Hudson River with no ...
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What was viral in 2009?

Top 10 Viral Videos Of 2009
  • "Surprised Kitteh!"
  • "NZ Book Council - Going West"
  • "I'm Yours (Ukulele)"
  • "Post-It Note Animation"
  • "JK Wedding Entrance Dance"
  • "Very Talkative Baby"
  • "Amazing Beatbox Kid"
  • "David After Dentist"
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What was the big thing in 2009?

2009 was a landmark year featuring Barack Obama's inauguration as the first African American U.S. President, the global outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Pandemic, the shocking death of pop icon Michael Jackson, the "Miracle on the Hudson" (US Airways Flight 1549 landing), and major economic turmoil from the Great Recession, alongside significant events like the start of Bitcoin and protests in Iran.
 
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What happened in 2009 in pop culture?

2009 pop culture was defined by the shocking death and global mourning of Michael Jackson, the meteoric rise of Lady Gaga with hits like "Poker Face," the dominance of The Black Eyed Peas ("Boom Boom Pow"), blockbuster films like Avatar and New Moon, viral hits like "David After Dentist," the rise of Twitter, and major TV moments including the "Miracle on the Hudson" and the end of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, all amidst Barack Obama's inauguration and the economic recession.
 
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What was the most googled thing in 2009?

But what did people search for on the Web? Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson and Michael Jackson. The singer burst into the headlines when he died in June and was 2009's top search term on Google, Yahoo and Bing, the three leading search engines.
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Who was the biggest popstar in 2009?

Billboard's Greatest Pop Star of 2009: Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga raised the bar for all of pop stardom in one absolutely unforgettable breakout year.
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What was the #1 rap song in 2009?

"Papers" by Usher peaked at number one for two weeks. The last song to peak at number one in 2009 was Trey Songz's song "I Invented Sex" featuring Drake.
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What was the best music video in 2009?

Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" won the award for Video of the Year, while Beyoncé and Lady Gaga were both tied for the largest number of nominations with nine, followed by Britney Spears with seven.
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What was the #1 hit song in 2009?

The number one song of 2009, according to Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 chart, was "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas. The group also had the second biggest hit, "I Gotta Feeling," with both songs dominating the charts for much of the year. 
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What was the biggest album of 2009?

Fearless, the second studio album by American country singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, was the best selling album of 2009, and ended atop the Billboard 200 year-end chart of the year. Country singer Taylor Swift's second studio album, Fearless, was the best selling album of 2009.
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Which songs defined the summer of 2009?

Track listing
  • Pink – "So What" (3:35)
  • Britney Spears – "Womanizer" (3:43)
  • Lady Gaga – "Poker Face" (3:57)
  • The Presets – "Talk Like That" (3:40)
  • Kings of Leon – "Sex on Fire" (3:23)
  • The Pussycat Dolls – "I Hate This Part" (3:39)
  • Christina Aguilera – "Keeps Gettin' Better" (3:02)
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What is 2009 famous for?

2009 was a landmark year featuring Barack Obama's historic inauguration as the first African American U.S. President, the tragic death of pop icon Michael Jackson, the global outbreak of the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic, and the dramatic "Miracle on the Hudson" (US Airways Flight 1549). Politically, it saw the start of major debates on healthcare reform, the launch of Bitcoin, and significant Iranian election protests, while culturally, films like Avatar and music from The Black Eyed Peas dominated.
 
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What was the most popular in 2009?

The Black Eyed Peas had the best-performing single of the year with "Boom Boom Pow." They also had "I Gotta Feeling" on the chart at number 4. Pop singer Lady Gaga had four songs on the chart. "Paparazzi," "LoveGame," "Just Dance," and "Poker Face" at 53, 35, 3, and 2 respectively.
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What was music like in 2009?

December 2, 2009 • This year has seen a lot of "quirky" kids' music, wherein the sweet-voiced folkies of the past were replaced by growling rocker moms and clear, intimate harmonies. The quality was high this year, with albums rooted in reggae, electronica, folk and rock aimed at young ears.
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What was special about 2009?

The inauguration of Barack Obama as the president, occurred on January 20. The nation, still recovering from the Great Recession, received various economic stimuli through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and similar legislation, which most notably gave Americans tax credits.
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What was popping in 2009?

In 2009, pop culture was dominated by Lady Gaga's rise, the Black Eyed Peas' massive hits like "I Gotta Feeling," viral videos like "David After Dentist," blockbuster movies such as Avatar, and major news events like Barack Obama's inauguration and the tragic death of Michael Jackson, alongside the growing influence of social media like Twitter. 
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What did people say in 2009?

2009 was defined by economic anxiety and pop culture moments, with popular sayings including "toxic assets," "too big to fail," "chillaxin'," "green shoots" (for recovery), and "Government Motors," plus famous quotes like "You lie!" (Joe Wilson) and "There's an app for that" (Apple), alongside slang like "birther," "aporkalypse," and "drive like a Cullen" (from Twilight).
 
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What was popular on the internet in 2009?

This year was certainly significant in the world of online social media. Facebook surpassed 350 million users -- more than the U.S. population -- and Twitter's short blogging service skyrocketed in popularity, led by celebs, tech lovers and top companies.
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How did social media evolve in 2009?

In 2009, Facebook just reached 350 million usersand was taking over Myspace as the most popular social media site. Twitter (now X) was officially gaining traction among celebrities, tech leaders and companies.
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