Music History
May 2 Flavor Flav is arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for various driving offenses
lovestrong
May 10 Christina Perri releases her debut studio album, "lovestrong"
- May 14 56th Eurovision Song Contest: Ell & Nikki for Azerbaijan wins singing "Running Scared" in Dusseldorf
Billboard Music Awards
May 22 18th Billboard Music Awards: Eminem and Justin Bieber win 6 each;, Taio Cruz and Rihanna also win
Academy of Country Music Awards
May 25 46th Academy of Country Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert & Brad Paisley win