This was a stellar year for musical acts like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. But what about the great pop songs that didn't dent the charts? Host Guy Raz talks to pop music critic Maura Johnston ...

We could tell early on that 2009 was going to be an outstanding year for music. Here are the top 25, as selected by All Songs Considered listeners. All Songs Considered Listeners Pick The Best Music ...

Can you believe it's been 10 years? Don't tell anyone, but the 2009 American Music Awards were a whole decade ago. In 2009, Fergie had been "Fergalicious" for three years already! And Demi Lovato was ...

Beyonce is back at the Essence Music Festival. Complete Essence Fest coverage » So far the 2009 Essence Music Festival's roster is notable for an abundance of relatively fresh faces and the absence of ...

The contemporary Catholic music scene was once relegated to a few slots at evangelical Protestant music festivals during the summer months. But this summer there are plenty of opportunities to hear ...

As the news spread on June 25, 2009 that pop star Michael Jackson had died, his music soared to the top of the charts. Amazon.com sold out of all of his CDs as well as those by the Jackson 5. Jackson ...

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's annual January festivals are all about a New Year boost. Each three-week festival's overarching theme gives musicians and listeners a chance to immerse themselves ...