2009 UU-BRU Internet Radio Archives

Malibu, California native Colbie Caillat's feel good hit, "Fallin' For You", helped take people's minds off their worries, even it was for only a few minutes. Her breezy hit became her first chart topper and the year's biggest hit on UU-BRU Internet Radio. American Idol alumni dominate the year end chart with six of the top ten spots. American Idol 7 champion David Cook continued his reign as UU-BRU Internet Radio's top act for a second consecutive year with a pair of number one hits including "Permanent" (#9), his heartfelt tribute to his late brother. Former American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks also landed in the year's top ten, as did AI5's Elliott Yamin with two songs that were promoted as singles in Japan, but not the United States. American Idol 8 was represented with winner Kris Allen at #19 and #21 and Danny Gokey who took "Endless Love" to number one (#30), making it the first song to top the chart three different times following duets by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie in 1981 and Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey in 1995. With her flamboyant stage presence and catchy hooks, Lady Gaga placed ten songs on the chart during 2009, making her the year's top new act. She was also the top female act, just beating Whitney Houston, who's triumphant comeback was capped by "Million Dollar Bill", her third year end #2 song (1987, 1993). President Barack Obama's historic election inspired several artists including John Legend ("If You're Out There" at #39) and Bruce Springsteen ("Working On A Dream" at #25). For the second year in a row, Kings Of Leon placed two songs in the year end top 40 from "Only By The Night", the number one album of 2009.