So once again, we find ourselves at the end of the second week of December. And does anyone know what that means? That’s right! Let the annual parade of “Best of” lists begin!
If you’re looking for a recap of 2009 that puts the year’s top songs in some historical perspective, you could do a lot worse than tuning in to Fuse’s “Top 40 of ’09: The Year in Music.”
For several weeks now, viewers have been casting votes for the top video of the year at Fuse.tv. Winners from the network’s bracket-style tournament will be featured in the show, which debuts Saturday at 4 p.m. EST, along with interviews, clips and a look at some of the headlines that shaped the musical landscape of 2009.
Artists in competition for the top spot include Britney Spears, Paramore, Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, Kelly Clarkson, Metallica, Papa Roach and many more.
Encore showings of the special will air December 15 at 7 p.m. EST and Dec. 31 from 12 p.m. EST until New Year’s Day.
Friday, December 11
Selena Gomez & the Scene – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
Howie Mandel – “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
Shirley Caesar – “The Tavis Smiley Show”
Billy Gardell, Heather McDonald, Chris Hardwick – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun
Joe Perry – “Late Show with David Letterman”
Tony Bennett – “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien”
Ray Romano, Mighty Mighty Bosstones – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Snoop Dogg – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
They Might Be Giants – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”
Anya Marina – “Last Call with Carson Daly”
Saturday, December 12
The Decemberists, Explosions in the Sky – “Austin City Limits” – rerun
Bon Jovi – “Saturday Night Live”