December 18, 2009 12:47 EST
Michael Jackson lived on. Green Day and Bruce Springsteen rocked out. Lady Gaga turned heads. Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift triumphed. Adam Lambert shocked. Phish, No Doubt and Blink-182 reunited. Lil Wayne, Amy Winehouse and T.I. had their day in court. It all happened in 2009, and we've got the photos to prove it.
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Billboard 200 Albums of the Year
Critics' Picks: Best Albums of 2009
Readers Poll: Best Albums of 2009
Video: Artists' Favorites of the Year and Decade
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Billboard 200 Albums of the Decade
Critics' Picks: Best Albums of the 2000s
Readers Poll: Best Albums of 2000s
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