2009 was a landmark year for music, with many artists releasing some of the decade’s most iconic and unforgettable songs – Top 100 songs of 2009. New genres emerged this year, as did new talent, while some of the industry’s most recognized musicians returned. From dance-pop choruses to heartbreaking ballads, 2009 provided a varied blend of music that made an unforgettable impression on the industry.
In this post, we’ll look at the top 100 songs of 2009. We’ll look at the tales behind these songs, how they influenced music culture, and why they still appeal with audiences today. We’ll look at the cultural and historical environment in which these songs were published, as well as how they reflect popular attitudes and beliefs at the time.
Our playlist features songs from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, and country. We’ve included chart-topping tunes from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, as well as hidden gems from indie darlings Phoenix and Animal Collective. Whether you were blaring these tunes from your vehicle stereo or dancing to them in a club, they defined the sound of 2009 and are still considered classics today.
1. JUST DANCE by Lady Gaga featuring Colby O’Donis
2. POKER FACE by Lady Gaga
3. I GOTTA FEELING by The Black Eyed Peas
4. BOOM BOOM POW by The Black Eyed Peas
5. LOVE STORY by Taylor Swift
6. I’M YOURS by Jason Mraz
7. YOU BELONG WITH ME by Taylor Swift
8. YOU FOUND ME by The Fray
9. KNOCK YOU DOWN by Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo
10. GIVES YOU HELL by The All-American Rejects
11. THE CLIMB by Miley Cyrus
12. HEARTLESS by Kanye West
13. I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO) by Pitbull
14. USE SOMEBODY by Kings of Leon
15. BLAME IT by Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain
16. RIGHT ROUND by Flo Rida
17. DEAD AND GONE by T.I. featuring Justin Timberlake
18. SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) by Beyoncé
19. DOWN by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne
20. CIRCUS by Britney Spears
21. BEST I EVER HAD by Drake
22. PARTY IN THE U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
23. KISS ME THRU THE PHONE by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em featuring Sammie
24. MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU by Kelly Clarkson
25. HALO by Beyoncé
26. FIRE BURNING by Sean Kingston
27. OBSESSED by Mariah Carey
28. DAY ‘N’ NITE by Kid Cudi
29. LIVE YOUR LIFE by T.I. featuring Rihanna
30. WAKING UP IN VEGAS by Katy Perry
31. DON’T TRUST ME by 3OH!3
32. RUN THIS TOWN by Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
33. HOT N COLD by Katy Perry
34. LOVEGAME by Lady Gaga
35. BIRTHDAY SEX by Jeremih
36. LET IT ROCK by Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne
37. SECOND CHANCE by Shinedown
38. WHATCHA SAY by Jason Derulo
39. MAD by Ne-Yo
40. GOOD GIRLS GO BAD by Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester
41. WOMANIZER by Britney Spears
42. SOBER by Pink
43. WHATEVER YOU LIKE by T.I.
44. HOTEL ROOM SERVICE by Pitbull
45. SUGAR by Flo Rida featuring Wynter Gordon
46. BATTLEFIELD by Jordin Sparks
47. PAPARAZZI by Lady Gaga
48. NEW DIVIDE by Linkin Park
49. LOVE LOCKDOWN by Kanye West
50. SHE WOLF by Shakira
51. TURNIN ME ON by Keri Hilson featuring Lil Wayne
52. GOTTA BE SOMEBODY by Nickelback
53. SO WHAT by Pink
54. BEAUTIFUL by Akon featuring Colby O’Donis and Kardinal Offishall
55. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
56. BREAK UP by Mario featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett
57. I HATE THIS PART by Pussycat Dolls
58. FOREVER by Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem
59. RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA) by Akon
60. PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME by Pink
61. MISS INDEPENDENT by Ne-Yo
62. IF I WERE A BOY by Beyoncé
63. FIREFLIES by Owl City
64. 3.00 by Britney Spears
65. SWEET DREAMS by Beyoncé
66. EVERY GIRL by Young Money
67. FALLIN’ FOR YOU by Colbie Caillat
68. CRACK A BOTTLE by Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
69. VIVA LA VIDA by Coldplay
70. NO SURPRISE by Daughtry
71. I LOVE COLLEGE by Asher Roth
72. THROW IT IN THE BAG by Fabolous featuring The-Dream
73. REPLAY by Iyaz
74. DISTURBIA by Rihanna
75. BIG GREEN TRACTOR by Jason Aldean
76. IF TODAY WAS YOUR LAST DAY by Nickelback
77. ONE TIME by Justin Bieber
78. LOVE DRUNK by Boys Like Girls
79. IF U SEEK AMY by Britney Spears
80. UNTOUCHED by The Veronicas
81. SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) by Michael Franti & Spearhead featuring Cherine Anderson
82. 21 GUNS by Green Day
83. MEET ME HALFWAY by The Black Eyed Peas
84. ALREADY GONE by Kelly Clarkson
85. COWBOY CASANOVA by Carrie Underwood
86. WE MADE YOU by Eminem
87. CHICKEN FRIED by Zac Brown Band
88. TURN MY SWAG ON by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
89. REHAB by Rihanna
90. GOODBYE by Kristinia DeBarge
91. GREEN LIGHT by John Legend featuring André 3000
92. POP CHAMPAGNE by Jim Jones featuring Ron Browz and Juelz Santana
93. MRS. OFFICER by Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
94. I DO NOT HOOK UP by Kelly Clarkson
95. DIVA by Beyoncé
96. SEXY BITCH/CHICK by David Guetta featuring Akon
97. NEED YOU NOW by Lady Antebellum
98. ADDICTED by Saving Abel
99. ROCKIN’ THAT THANG by The-Dream
100. BAD ROMANCE by Lady Gaga