Madonna's career: 2009


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In an unprecedented move, Madonna extended her Sticky & Sweet era with an additional tour leg in the summer of 2009. When the tour wrapped up early September, Madonna released her Celebration compilation album as final release under her Warner contract. In her personal life, she enjoyed life as a single mum, further extending her family by adopting Malawian baby girl Mercy James.

Albums released in 2009


Celebration
Celebration
(Sep. 2009)


Singles released in 2009


Celebration Celebration (Sep./Oct. 2009)
Revolver Revolver
(Dec. 2009)

Tours & Performances in 2009


Sticky & Sweet Tour
Sticky & Sweet Tour
(July - Sep. 2009)


Awards & Nominations in 2009


Billboard Touring Awards:
Award for Top Tour (highest-grossing) (Sticky & Sweet Tour)
Award for Top Draw (highest-attended) (Sticky & Sweet Tour)
Award for Top Manager (Guy Oseary)

Grammy Awards:
Nomination for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (4 Minutes)
Nomination for Best Dance Recording (Give It 2 Me)

Guinness World Records:
Most US top 10 entries
Most number ones on the US Dance/club play chart
Longest run of Top 20 hits by a solo artist (64 hits)

International Dance Music Awards:
Nomination for Best Solo Artist
Nomination for Best Pop Dance Track (4 Minutes)

People's Choice Awards:
Nomination for Favorite Combined Forces (4 Minutes)

RIAJ Gold Disc Awards:
Award for International Artist Of The Year
Award for International Ringtone Clip Of The Year (Miles Away)
Award for International Full Song Ringtone Of The Year (Miles Away)
Award for International PC Download Of The Year (Miles Away)


Books released in 2009



Pictures of 2009


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