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American Music Awards Of 2009
The 37th Annual American Music Awards took place on November 22, 2009 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The nominees were announced on October 13, 2009. For the first time in history, there was no host for the year's ceremony. Instead, various celebrities introduced the performers similar to the procedure at the Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift won five of six categories she was nominated for. Jay-Z and The Black Eyed Peas both won two awards. Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson accepted his awards on his behalf. Performers Presenters * Paula Abdul — welcomed the audience and presented Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group * Jason Aldean & Kristen Bell — presented Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group *Pete Wentz — introduced Daughtry *Julie Bowen & Sofia Vegara — introduced Keith Urban *Reba McEntire — introduced Kelly Clarkson *Snoop Dogg & Joe Perry — presented Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist *Alex Rodriguez — introduced Jay-Z & Alicia Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions, LLC (DCP, stylized in lowercase as dick clark productions or dcp) is an American multinational television production company founded by radio and TV host Dick Clark. The studio primarily produces Awards ceremony, award shows and other music entertainment programs, including the Golden Globe Awards (owned outright by DCP since 2023), Academy of Country Music Awards, the DCP-created American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards (presented by co-owned music magazine ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard''), ''Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'', and ''So You Think You Can Dance'' (with 19 Entertainment). Some of its earlier productions, such as ''American Bandstand'', ''New Year's Rockin' Eve'', and ''TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes'' (initially with Carson Entertainment), were hosted by Clark himself. The company was sold to a group led by Daniel Snyder in 2007 for $150 million. In September 2012, it was sold again to Guggenheim Partners, Mandalay Entertai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss You Much
"Miss You Much" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson. Composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was recorded for the singer's fourth studio album, '' Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814'' (1989). As with all tracks for the album, recording took place at Lewis and Jam's Flyte Tyme Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota, between 1988 and 1989. Lyrically, the song narrates a longing to reconnect with a romantic partner after time spent apart. "Miss You Much" was released as the lead single from ''Rhythm Nation 1814'' on August 16, 1989, by A&M Records. It topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart, becoming the second number one hit of Jackson's career. Spending four consecutive weeks atop the chart, it was the longest running number one single of 1989. It is Jackson's third longest running Hot 100 number one, behind " That's the Way Love Goes" (1993) and " All for You" (2001), which spent eight and seven weeks at number one, respectively. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire State Of Mind
"Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring American singer Alicia Keys from the former's eleventh studio album, '' The Blueprint 3'' (2009). It was released by his then-newfound record label Roc Nation and Atlantic Records on October 20, 2009. Produced by Al Shux, the song features a music sample of " Love on a Two-Way Street" performed by The Moments. Angela Hunte and Janet Sewell-Ulepic originally wrote it as a tribute to their hometown, New York City. The following month, they submitted it to Roc Nation, whose reviews were discouraging. They later took the suggestion of an EMI Music Publishing associate and resubmitted it to Jay-Z, who kept the "New York" singing part on the hook, changed the verses, and recorded it. The song's title, similar to " New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel and " N.Y. State of Mind" by Nas, is a play on and tribute to New York's nickname "Empire State". The song originally featured Hunte on the hook, but when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs at the age of 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15. After disputes with the label, she signed with J Records to release her debut studio album, ''Songs in A Minor'' (2001). Met with critical acclaim and commercial success, the album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won five awards at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. It contained the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-number one single "Fallin' (Alicia Keys song), Fallin". Her second album, ''The Diary of Alicia Keys'' (2003), was met with continued success, selling eight million units worldwide and spawning the singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You", and "Diary (Alicia Keys song), Diary" (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!). Its release earned an additional four Grammy Awards. Her 2004 duet with Usher (musician), Usher, "My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Already Gone" is a song performed by American pop singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson from her fourth studio album, '' All I Ever Wanted''. It is co-written by Clarkson and Ryan Tedder, who also produced it. The song was released as the album's third single in August 2009. Lyrically, "Already Gone" is about the breakup of a relationship; the music consists of an arrangement using a piano, drums, and string instruments. The production and release of "Already Gone" have been surrounded in controversy. Clarkson claimed that Tedder re-used the musical arrangement on the Beyoncé song "Halo", and stated that the public would incorrectly assume that she had stolen it; Tedder declared the accusations hurtful and false. After failing to prevent the song from being included on ''All I Ever Wanted'' because the track listing had already been finalized and the album was already being pressed, Clarkson then voiced her anger towards her record company bosses for subsequently deciding to relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson, April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the American Idol season 1, first season of ''American Idol'', she has established a multi-decade career in music and television and is credited with having a lasting impact on talent show, televised talent shows. Known as a vocal powerhouse and versatile performer, she was named one of the greatest singers in history by publications such as ''Rolling Stone'' and ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard''. Signed to RCA Records in 2002, Clarkson released her chart-topping debut single, "A Moment Like This", which became the best-selling single of the year in the US. Her Contemporary R&B, R&B and gospel music, gospel-influenced debut album, ''Thankful (Kelly Clarkson album), Thankful'' (2003), entered the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 at number one. Clarkson shifted genres to pop rock for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss A Girl
"Kiss a Girl" is a song recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in March 2009 as the second single from his 2009 album '' Defying Gravity''. The song reached number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. The song also became his highest peak on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 16, and his only top 20 on that chart to date. Urban co-wrote this song with Monty Powell. Along with eventual ''Idol'' winner Kris Allen, Urban performed the song live during the finale of the eighth season of ''American Idol'' on 20 May 2009. Content "Kiss a Girl" is a moderate up-tempo song in which the male narrator expresses a desire to fall in love with a female. Critical reception Thom Jurek of AllMusic cited "Kiss a Girl" as a standout track on the album, calling it a "tight little rocker". He said that it and "Sweet Thing", the album's first single, "are 21st century equivalents of rock & roll love songs." Jonathan Keefe of ''Slant Magazine'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Urban
Keith Lionel Urban ( né Urbahn; 26 October 1967) is an Australian and American country singer, songwriter and guitarist. Recognised with four Grammy Awards, he has also received 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Jim Reeves International Award, 13 CMA Awards, and six ARIA Music Awards. Urban wrote and performed the song " For You" from the film '' Act of Valor'', which earned him nominations at both the 70th Golden Globe Awards and at the 18th Critics' Choice Awards in the respective Best Original Song categories. Urban has released 11 studio albums (one of which was released only in Australia), as well as one album with the Ranch. He has charted 37 singles on the US Hot Country Songs chart, 18 of which went to number one, counting a duet with Brad Paisley (" Start a Band") and the 2008 single " You Look Good in My Shirt". Urban also worked with numerous artists from different music genres, such as Pink, Nelly Furtado, Jason Derulo, Julia Michaels, Peter Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give It Up To Me (Shakira Song)
"Give It Up to Me" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, taken from the US deluxe version of the former's eighth studio album ''She Wolf''. It was released on 19 October 2009, by Epic Records as the second single from the album in the US and third overall. The song was written by Shakira, Amanda Ghost, Dwayne Carter and Timbaland. Timbaland also served as the producer of the song. Musically, "Give It Up to Me" is a synthpop and hip hop song that incorporates sexually suggestive lyrics. The song features uncredited vocals from Timbaland. Upon its release, the song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its production and the collaboration with Lil Wayne and Timbaland. It peaked at number twenty-nine on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Elsewhere, the song attained moderate success in Australia, Canada, Russia, and Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer-songwriter. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Latin Music", she has had a Cultural impact of Shakira, significant impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and has been credited with popularizing Hispanophone music on a global level. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Shakira, various accolades, she has won four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, including three Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Song of the Year wins. Shakira made her recording debut with Sony Music, Sony Music Colombia at the age of 14. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, ''Magia (Shakira album), Magia'' (1991) and ''Peligro (Shakira album), Peligro'' (1993), she rose to prominence with the next two, ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). Shakira entered the English-language market with her fift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life After You (Daughtry Song)
"Life After You" is a song by American rock band Daughtry, released as the second single from their second album, ''Leave This Town'' (2009). Chris Daughtry wrote the song with Nickelback vocalist Chad Kroeger and producer Joey Moi. Two versions of the original version exist: an album version and a music video version with the crowd cheering at the end. "Life After You" received positive reviews from music critics and was a success in most of the charts. It was also featured as the soundtrack of the 2013 animated film '' Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure''. Background Chad Kroeger offered "Life After You" to Chris Daughtry while he was still on tour with Bon Jovi. Daughtry was not sure if the song suited the band, but a year later, unable to get the song out of his head, he wrote the bridge for the song. It was included in his album Leave This Town and was released as the second single from the album. Promotion The band performed the song live at the American Music A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughtry (band)
Daughtry is an American Rock music, rock band formed and fronted by namesake Chris Daughtry, who was a finalist on the American Idol (season 5), fifth season of ''American Idol''. Their Daughtry (album), self-titled debut album was released in November 2006 and reached number one on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. The album went on to sell more than six million copies in the United States, and has been certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. ''Daughtry'' was also named the best selling album of 2007 by ''Billboard'', becoming the fastest-selling debut rock album in Nielsen SoundScan history. The album produced four top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including top five hits "It's Not Over (Daughtry song), It's Not Over" and "Home (Daughtry song), Home". The band's second album, ''Leave This Town'', was released in July 2009 and debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, becoming Daughtry's se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
