My Life Would Suck Without You
Kelly Clarkson

Music highlights, February 2009

Sunday, February 08, 2009

At the 51st Grammy Awards which took place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles: Alison Krauss and Robert Plant win five Grammys for their duet album Raising Sand which also won Album of the Year. Lil Wayne wins four awards, including Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Crack a Bottle, performed by Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, sets a new record for opening week download sales in the United States, at 418,000 copies. The previous record (335,000) was set by "Live Your Life".

Friday, February 13, 2009

Drake releases third official mixtape So Far Gone, which receives universal acclaim. Goes on to become recognized as one of the best modern mixtapes and Drake's launch into mainstream success.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Duffy dominates the Brit Awards, held in Earl's Court, London. Her album, Rockferry, the U.K top seller in 2008, won best British album, and she also won best British female and British breakthrough