Music Stars Reflect on 2009 And Talk Plans for 2010

Billboard caught up with some of our favorite celebrities and asked them about their personal highlights from 2009 and what they’re planning for 2010.

2009 has been year filled with new faces on the music scene. Will it prove to be the year of one hit wonders, or will we be hearing more from these new artists in 2010.

Here are some highlights from the Billboard interviews:

Ke$ha says 2009 was a whirlwind for her. The “TiK ToK” singer says she, “worked really, really hard for the moment she could say she was No. 1.” But what was the highlight of her 2009? She got to leave her waitressing job. She says she told her employers, “I quit, bitches!” In 2010, look out for her album “Animal” on Jan. 5, and soon thereafter, a big tour. “I’m just trying to cover the world in glitter, one country at a time.”

Adam Lambert is so over the controversy surrounding his bawdy performance at the American Music Awards in November (“It’s all in the past,” he says). 2009′s highlight for him was the “American Idol” finale. He calls getting to sing with Queen and Kiss “totally surreal.” In 2010, Lambert will be coming to a town near you, possibly starting with a spring tour that “pulls out all the stops: costumes, fire, dancers, the whole nine yards.”

Justin Bieber’s plans for 2010 include releasing the second half of his album so the “ladies… don’t have to wait.” He says his favorite moment of 2009 was getting to perform at Wembly in London, “even though I broke my foot. I’ll never forget it.” See the cast for yourself in the video as Bieber performs “Love Me” live in New York.

Jay Sean celebrated his first Hot 100 No. 1 in 2009. He says, “how many people manage to get a No. 1? It was such a blessing.” How did he react to finding out his single “Down” had topped the chart? “I dropped the phone!” Sean lets us in on the fact that he may possibly work with Taylor Swift in the new year.

Orianthi first wowed American crowds as the dexterous guitarist for Michael Jackson. She was prominently featured in the footage that makes up the doc “This Is It.” As you might guess, the Australian says that the best moments of 2009 for her were “getting to audition for Michael Jackson’s band and working with him. It was life-changing.” Up her sleeve for 2010 is the release of her debut album, “Believe,” which features a song with Steve Vai and “guitar solos on every track,” as well as a tour in Feb. or March.

The Fray were pleased with the warm reception to their self-titled second album in 2009, they say. But the top moment? Easy. The record was nominated for a Best Pop Vocal Album” Grammy on Dec. 2.

Mash-Up: Top 25 Pop Songs Of 2009

Take a look and listen to the top 25 pop songs of 2009 thanks to this incredible mash-up by DJ Earworm called ‘The United States Of Pop 2009 (Blame It On The Pop)’.

Timbaland Presents ‘Shock Value II’ Track List Revealed

The track list for Timbaland’s upcoming album has been revealed. Check out the amazing talent he’s got lined up: Justin Timberlake, JoJo, Drake, Miley Cyrus, Nelly Furtado, Katy Perry, The Fray, Daughtry, One Republic, Keri Hilson, and Chris Brown.

When you’re one of the biggest producers in the business, I’m sure it’s easy to get whoever you want on your album.

Shock Value II is due out December 8th.

Track List:
1) Intro Ft. DJ Felli Fell
2) Carry Out Ft. Justin Timberlake
3) Loosing Control Ft. JoJo
4) Meet In The Middle Ft. Brand’Nu
5) Say Something Ft. Drake
6) Tomorrow In A Bottle Ft. Chad Kroeger & Sebastian
7) We Belong To The Music Ft. Miley Cyrus
8.) The Morning After Dark Ft. Nelly Furtado & Soshy
9) If We Meet Again Ft. Katy Perry
10) Can You Feel It Ft. Sebastian
11) Ease Off The Liquor
12) Undertow Ft. The Fray
13) Timothy Ft. Jet
14) Long Way Down Ft. Daughtry
15) Marching Ft. Onerepublic
16) The One I Love Ft. Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, & D.O.E.
17) Symphony Ft. Attitude & Brand’Nu

Kris Allen’s Upcoming Album

As we previously reported, American Idol’s Kris Allen will be releasing his debut album on November 17th, 2009.

According to Billboard.com, “Allen has been recording his debut album with The Fray’s Joe King, songwriter Claude Kelly (Akon, Leona Lewis), Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse) and David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry). Allen also hit the studio in Nashville with singer/songwriter Matt Kearney, and last week he told EW.com of writing sessions with Toby Gad (Beyoncé, Fergie) and Lindy Robbins (Backstreet Boys, Jordin Sparks).”

Sounds like an impressive list of talent for the Idol winner. Allen’s album is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

NEW MUSIC – THE FRAY “YOU FOUND ME”

If you watch American Idol, then you probably heard Matt Giraud butcher this song. So, I thought I’d share the real thing with you.

The Fray is back with an impressive new album that I recommend checking out. Their current single is ‘You Found Me’.

Here’s a video of The Fray performing ‘You Found Me’ on AOL Sessions.