Performing Arts Award
May 1 Canadian singer Bryan Adams is given the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his 30 years of contributions to the arts
Pro Wrestling
May 10 Flavor Flav guest hosts the wrestling show WWE Raw
Music Concert
May 13 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Debbie Harry, Lady Gaga, Shirley Bassey, Nile Rodgers and Chic
Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
May 28 "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" single released by Alicia Keys (Billboard Song of the Year, 2010)
- May 29 55th Eurovision Song Contest: Lena for Germany wins singing "Satellite" in Oslo
Country Singers
Jazz Singers
Opera Singers
Pop Singers
Rappers
Rock Singers