#2 Like wife Beyonce Knowles, the year 2009 would be more than kind to rapper Jay-Z. Despite stiff competition from Lil Wayne and Drake, Jay-Z reigned supreme in Hip-Hop. It began when the the Brooklyn Rapper unleashed “D.O.A(Death of Autotune)” from the “Blueprint 3″, the murderous rap track caused quite a stir on the blogosphere and within the Rap community. Then there was “Run This Town” with good friends Rihanna and Kanye West. The track was a crossover success for Carter. Not to long after Jay-Z would have a third hit on his hands-the New York anthem “Empire State of Mind”. Together with Jay-Z’s flow and Alicia Key’s powerful hook on the chorus, the song skyrocketed to #1 with a 5 week run.

#1 Music lost one of its most prized artist. The legendary Michael Jackson had passed at the age 51. The shy singer and humanitarian was in the business for nearly 4 decades. And was the most successful member in the Jackson Family. Michael Jackson entertained millions worldwide with his music and impressive footwork. Not to mention a slew of timeless music videos and tours-He was undoubtedly “The King of Pop”. Michael was supposed to take part in what was supposed to be his final tour. Luckily, there was enough rehearsal footage captured for a documentary. The music extravaganza “This Is It” opened at #1 at the box office, and reminded so many out there why Michael was one of music’s best.

The hype has already been big for the 2009 American Music Awards. Now it just got even bigger.

Janet Jackson in Harper's Bazaar

Music legend Janet Jackson will open the 2009 AMA’s in a big way come November 22nd. The Official AMA’s revealed that Janet will be performing a show stopping 8 minute melody of her biggest career hits. Damita Jo and fans are heavily anticipating the “Number Ones” release which is due in stores November 17th. In September, Janet Jackson set the stage ablaze with a high energy and emotional VMA Tribute to late brother Michael Jackson.

Singer Whitney Houston

If that news wasn’t enough to get you excited, Music diva veteran Whitney Houston will the grace the grand AMA stage as well. Houston solidified her musical comeback earlier this year with the critically and fan acclaimed album “I Look to You”. The album debuted at 1 on Billboard with over 300,000 copies sold.

Other big names slated to hit the stage include the unpredictable Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Greenday, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and The Black Eyed Peas.

With a huge all star line up announced, this awards show will go down in the records books as one to remember.The 2009 American Music Awards will officially kick off on November 22nd at the Nokia theater in Los Angles, California.

Be sure to join Bizzom that night as we’ll recap the AMA event.

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