20 — 2009 Vh1 Top

A unique feature of the 2009 countdown was the frequency with which artists appeared in person to introduce their own videos as they hit the top spot. This was a "first" for the show's history: Reached #1 with "Second Chance" on May 16, 2009.

For millions of viewers, the weekend ritual of tuning into the countdown was the definitive way to gauge the pop cultural pulse. Hosted by the affable Jim Shearer, the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown was more than just a list; it was a curated journey through the sounds of the era. 2009 vh1 top 20

The countdown mattered because it was communal. You couldn't skip the ads; you watched the whole thing. You saw "Best I Ever Had" by Drake (his first major video appearance) play next to "Halo" by Beyoncé. A unique feature of the 2009 countdown was

The countdown is a graveyard for "where are they now?" artists. These videos defined summer 2009 but disappeared by 2010: Hosted by the affable Jim Shearer, the VH1

To understand the VH1 Top 20 in 2009, you have to understand the landscape. Rock was clinging to the mainstream (Kings of Leon, The Killers), but the dance floor was calling. Lady Gaga had just landed from Mars, The Black Eyed Peas were resurrected with a new sound, and Taylor Swift was crossing over from country to pop.

Jim Shearer held up a sparkly disco ball. “Your #1 video of 2009!”

Introduced his breakout hit "Down" at the #1 spot on October 17, 2009. Top 20 Year-End Highlights (Condensed)

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