March 2 – Elton John and Billy Joel's tour dates are mostly configured for 360-degree view in order to maximize arena capacity.

Katy Perry wins best international female trophy.

Kings of Leon (best international group) win best international album for Only By The Night.

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.

Organizers had announced that she would shun skimpy outfits to conform with Muslim-majority Malaysia's strict rule on performers' dress.

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.

Blink-182 announce that they are to reunite for a tour and new album.

Adele wins two awards including Best New Artist.

Coldplay win three awards including Song of the Year for Viva La Vida.

Lil Wayne wins four awards, including Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III.

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant win five Grammys for their duet album Raising Sand which also won Album of the Year.

At the 51st Grammy Awards which took place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles:.

Blige, Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder and Will.i.am perform at the Inaugural Ball for President Barack Obama January 20 – Artists including Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Sting, Faith Hill, Mary J.Several of the songs performed had been used by Obama's presidential campaign. 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. January 18 – As part of the inaugural celebration of US President Barack Obama, an inaugural concert entitled ' We Are One' is held at the Lincoln Memorial.January 17 – Koncerthuset, a new concert hall, is officially opened in Copenhagen, by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.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.January 8 – Lady Gaga's debut single ' Just Dance' hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 after 22 weeks – the second longest climb to number one since November 2000 (27 weeks).2009 in European music (Continental Europe).This topic covers notable events and articles related to 2009 in music.

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