Video Music Awards
Sep 9 24th MTV Video Music Awards: Rihanna f/ Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Fergie win
Farm Aid Concert
Sep 9 Farm Aid 20 held in Randall Island, New York City; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, and Jimmy Sturr [1]
Magic
Sep 25 Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's 15th studio album "Magic", made with the E Street Band
Shine
Sep 25 Hear Music/Universal Records releases "Shine", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 19th studio album
River: The Joni Letters
Sep 25 Herbie Hancock releases "River: The Joni Letters" tribute to Joni Mitchell (Grammy Album of the Year, 2008)