Best of...The 2000s

So, I've already revealed the best songs of the 2000s decade, but I also have thoughts about more general categories, such as the best artists, albums, etc. So, these are the people, songs, albums, that I thought were the best of the decade.

Overall Popularity:

Artist of the Decade-Usher

Female Artist of the Decade-Beyonce

Best Song-Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon: Yeah!

Best Album-Shania Twain: Up!


By Genre:

Best Pop Artist-Kelly Clarkson

Best Pop Song-"Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera

Best Rock Artist-Linkin Park

Best Rock Song-Nickelback: How You Remind Me

Best Rap Artist-50 Cent

Best Rap Song-Kayne West and Jaime Foxx: Gold Digger

Best R&B Artist-Alicia Keys

Best R&B Song-Mariah Carey: We Belong Together

Best Dance Artist-Madonna

Best Dance/Club Song-Lady Gaga: Poker Face

Best Country Artist-Carrie Underwood

Best Country Song-Carrie Underwood: Before He Cheats

Best New Age Artist-Enya

Best New Age Song-Enya: Only Time

Best Latin Artist-Shakira

Best Latin Song-Shakira and Wyclef Jean: Hips Don't Lie


Miscellaneous:

Best Comeback: Mariah Carey

Best Badass-P!nk

Best Collaboration-Beyonce and Jay-Z: Crazy in Love

Best Group/Band: The Black Eyed Peas

Best New Artists-Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Avril Lavigne

Best One-Hit Wonder-Daniel Powter: Bad Day

Best Solo Artist that was once part of a band-Gwen Stefani

Best Break-up Song-Kelly Clarkson: Since U Been Gone

Best Disney Artist: Hilary Duff

Best Artist that slowly gained popularity: Norah Jones

Best Sleeper Hit-Lady Gaga and Colby O'Donis: Just Dance


And finally, honorable mentions to artists that are just as sensational:

Britney Spears-A music veteran before she turned 30

Christina Aguilera-The best transformation

Backstreet Boys and NSYNC-Boy bands that weren't extremely annoying

Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Florence-Let the British invasion begin!...again!

Missy Elliot-Best female rapper!

Destiny's Child-Best girl group

Ciara-Princess of crunk&b

R.Kelly-Best hip-hopera ("Trapped in the Closet")

Maroon 5, The Killers, and Coldplay-Awesome rock bands